Howard McGillin is an American stage, screen and television actor. He is known for originating the role of John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and for portraying the world's longest running title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera from 1999 to 2009 on Broadway.
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.