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Davis Gaines is a renowned American actor and singer, best known for his performances in musical theater productions. He was born on January 21, 1959, in Orlando, Florida, to parents who were both musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. Gaines grew up in a musical household and began singing at a young age. Gaines attended the University of Florida, where he studied music and theater. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in musical theater. He made his Broadway debut in 1989, playing the role of Raoul in the hit musical "The Phantom of the Opera." Gaines received critical acclaim for his performance and went on to play the role for over 2,000 performances. In addition to his work on Broadway, Gaines has also performed in numerous regional theater productions. He has appeared in productions of "Les Miserables," "Hello, Dolly!," "Camelot," and "Man of La Mancha," among others. He has also performed in concerts and cabaret shows across the country. Gaines has received numerous awards and accolades for his work in musical theater. In 1990, he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his performance in "The Phantom of the Opera." He has also been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "The Phantom of the Opera" and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in "She Loves Me." In addition to his work in musical theater, Gaines has also performed in opera productions. He made his opera debut in 1994, playing the role of Don José in "Carmen" with the Los Angeles Opera. He has also performed in productions of "La Bohème" and "The Merry Widow." Gaines is also a recording artist and has released several albums. His debut album, "Against the Tide," was released in 1994 and features songs from musical theater and pop standards. He has also released albums of Christmas music and songs from the Great American Songbook. In recent years, Gaines has continued to perform in musical theater productions and concerts. He has also worked as a voice actor, providing the voice of the character of Scar in the Broadway production of "The Lion King." Throughout his career, Gaines has been praised for his powerful voice and his ability to bring depth and emotion to his performances. He has become one of the most respected and beloved performers in musical theater, and his contributions to the art form have been significant.

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