BROADWAY WORLD
American baritone Christian Pursell’s Escamillo was one of the best in recent memory. Vocally, he lacked nothing: consistent in all ranges, with gorgeous tones and effortless top notes. He was the embodiment of virility, entirely convincing as the drop-dead gorgeous, danger-craving rock star hero who would bring any red-blooded woman to her knees.
ERICA MINER
