Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on February 19, 1964)

Happy Birthday, Hugh Panaro! From revolutionizing hearts as the original Marius in Les Misérables' first U.S. national tour, to swooping dramatically across Broadway stages as everyone's favorite masked mentor—the Phantom himself—you've truly made every note count (and shattered chandeliers by hitting notes we didn't think possible).

Here's hoping your birthday features fewer operatic tragedies and more cake-filled comedy this year. After all those years belting high Cs and melting souls under candlelit lairs at The Majestic Theatre with unmatched charisma, you've definitely earned some restful applause...plus extra frosting! Enjoy turning another page—just watch out for falling theatre props today!