John Smitherman
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John Smitherman's talent for crossing stages has led to a unique and diverse resume. Ranging from Opera to French Melodie to Musical Theatre to Rock 'n' Roll, he has done it all. On the opera stage, John has performed leading roles in IL PAGLIACCI, OTELLO, MADAMA BUTTERFLY, and LE NOZZE DI FIGARO to name only a few. In Musical Theatre he has performed over 100 different roles, including Curly in Oklahoma, Ravenal in SHOWBOAT, Danny Zuko in Grease, and Lt. Joe Cable, along side Jamie Farr (of M.A.S.H. fame) in SOUTH PACIFIC. As a concert artist, he has performed all over the southeastern portion of the United States from New York City to Miami. He has been the Tenor soloist for many of the major oratories and cantata, such as Dubois' SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST, Haydn's CREATION, Handel's MESSIAH, and the American debut of Paesillo's MASSE DU SACRE DE NAPOLEON. In addition to his CDs "Live" and "Opera Passion," John can be heard on the original cast recording of FLAGLER, EMPIRE BUILDER.

This past millenium, John Smitherman was honored by being chosen as one of the THREE AMERICAN TENORS. This title has led to performances all over the world from Australia to Alaska. He has been refered to as the "Mario Lanza of this century" and has won countless awards for his singing and acting. Mr. Smitherman has recently completed two highly acclaimed productions as the title role in JEKYLL & HYDE. "The Best Jekyll/Hyde out of all of them"(NY Press)and Archibald Craven in THE SECRET GARDEN. "...Can hold a note as well as Pavorotti"(NY Press)

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