"Mr. Szot sings with a power that sweeps you off your feet.”- Stephen Holden, The New York Times
After a triumphant summer in St. Louis at Opera Theatre (starring in Light In the Piazza at Opera Theatre and South Pacific at the Muny, and making his Blue Strawberry debut), Tony-Award winner Paulo Szot returns to Blue Strawberry in February with a brand new show. Paulo Szot premieres a breathtaking lineup of song selected to surprise and delight, alongside his traditional repertoire and classic standards that have made him a global sensation. Backed by a group led by Musical Director Luke Frazier, Paulo brings his operatic power and charm to every song.
For his Broadway debut in South Pacific, Paulo Szot won the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Theatre World Award. On Broadway. He has also starred as Billy Flynn in Chicago, originated the role of Lance in the hit musical & Juliet, and brought his commanding presence to the underworld as Hades in Hadestown.
Paulo is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning baritone. He has captivated audiences across the globe and performed major roles at the world's most prestigious concert halls and opera houses, including ten seasons with the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, and the Paris Opera.