Vocal coach and vocal technician Carlo Thomas has taught at the Carlo Thomas Vocal School in Sarasota, Florida, since 2002. Prior to taking on his role as a vocal coach, he enjoyed an extensive career on Broadway, including a role in Harold Prince's The Phantom of the Opera.

1. By Carlo Thomas, Vocal Coach

2. Introduction
 Vocal coach and vocal technician Carlo Thomas has taught
at the Carlo Thomas Vocal School in Sarasota, Florida,
since 2002. Prior to taking on his role as a vocal coach, he
enjoyed an extensive career on Broadway, including a role
in Harold Prince's The Phantom of the Opera.
French author Gaston Leroux wrote his novel The Phantom
of the Opera between 1909 and 1910. Since that time, the
book has been adapted for television, film, and the stage on
countless occasions. One of the most notable adaptations
of the book came in the form of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
musical, which premiered in London’s West End during
1986 and on Broadway in 1988.

3. Phantom of the Opera
 The musical adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera has
arguably gone on to become the most popular version of
the story, even more so than Leroux’s original novel.
Arriving at the 42nd Annual Tony Awards in 1988,
Phantom of the Opera received an impressive 10
nominations and took home seven awards. Among the
musical’s most enduring wins are Michael Crawford’s Tony
for best actor in a musical, Maria Bjornson’s award for
costume design, and Harold Prince’s honor as best director
of a musical. The production also received a considerable
show of support in the form of the Tony for best Broadway
musical of the year.