August 2 - November 24, 2001 at the Westchester Broadway Theatre - (Elmsford, NY):
Tom's 4 month run playing the dual roles of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde resulted in a total of 91 performances!
The musical is an evocative tale of romance and the epic battle between good and evil. Jekyll & Hyde brings new life to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story. A whirlwind odyssey pitting man against himself is set into motion when the brilliant Dr. Jekyll's medical experiment backfires, giving life to Edward Hyde, his evil alter ego. Click here to read an electronic version of the book. This is a production of the Frank Wildhorn version, which ran for over three "killer" years on Broadway.
Tom had received a fair amount of e-mail concerning his portrayal of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. If you would like to send Tom an e-mail you may click this link. Go to the FAQ's Page for Tom's replies to frequently asked questions about the show.
The show was directed by Robert Cuccioli -- who received a 1997 Drama Desk Award, a 1997 Outer Critics Circle Award, and a 1997 Tony Nomination for the playing the roles of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde on Broadway.
• Show pictures can be seen on the Jekyll & Hyde Photo Page•
"This is the 'Jekyll & Hyde' to see. If Robert Cuccioli, the original Jekyll/Hyde, had been replaced by Tom Schmid ... "Jekyll & Hyde" might still be on Broadway in New York"
by, Cynthia O. Topps for The Times Herald-Record
August 17, 2001
"Tom Schmid, the actor from Brainerd, Minnesota will enthrall you as Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde as he brilliantly depicts the story of the man who dared to cross the line between good and evil. Schmid's transformation from the good guy, Dr. Jekyll, to the bad guy, Edward Hyde, is chilling."
by, George J. Dacre for the Rockland Review
August 17, 2001
"Tom Schmid is amazing as Jekyll and Hyde. The Minnesota native is able to make the transformation from the proper scientist to the hunched over snarling beast with just changes in his body language and voice right before the audience. The moment Hyde appears you feel his presence. There is no mistaking Schmid's true ability as an actor... Tony-worthy performances."
by, Daniel Gesslein for the Bronx News
August 12-22, 2001
"Schmid's performance as Jekyll & Hyde is charged with emotion and resounding vocal aptness. The actor, who is a native of Brainerd, Minnesota, captures the essence of good and uncontrollable evil. Schmid's energy and moving emergence into his character is a wonder to witness. A vast array of feeling is portrayed by this gifted performer who masters the sensitive with the sinful, the wicked with the wholesome. Schmid's astounding vocal and acting talent culminates and is wonderfully showcased in Jekyll & Hyde's 'Final Transformation.'"
by, Patrick B. McCarthy for The Sound & Town Report
August 17, 2001
"In the demanding role of Jekyll/Hyde, Schmid pulls out all the stops. He cleverly uses his steady tenor for Jekyll and allots Hyde a deeper baritone range, though in both cases he displays an impressive voice with enough sinew to sail easily over the music. Hearts surely flutter when he effortlessly tosses off the show’s big number: 'This Is The Moment.'"
-- Click here to read the review!
by, Chesley Plemmons for The News-Times
August 12, 2001
"Jekyll & Hyde requires a gifted singing actor for the title role(s). In Tom Schmid, the WBT has such an actor. Schmid has the ringing vocal instrument to fully exploit such stunning Wildhorn-Bricusse numbers as "This is the Moment" and the tour-de-force "Confrontation." He endows Dr. Jekyll with passion and (flawed) nobility, while his Hyde is appropriately brutish."
by, Robert Hirschfeld for TravelHost
October 7, 2001
"In the exhausting leading role, Tom Schmid is exceptional. He handles the myriad of transformations convincingly and inspires the entire cast to a high level of performance."
by, Anne Dibden for Women's News
September, 2001
"Schmid ... proves to be an exciting performer ... his charisma and strong lyric baritone voice proves a perfect fit for the dual role of Dr. Jekyll and the evil Mr. Hyde. You'll thrill to his acting ability and especially to his presentation of the song 'This is the Moment.'"
by, Kappy Kapner for Suburbanite
September 5, 2001
"The cast could not be better. In the title roles Tom Schmid has a glorious baritone voice supplemented by superior acting talent especially in the second act when his Hyde overwhelms the good Jekyll."
by, Don Collester for Journal America
September, 2001
"Tom Schmid is so effective in this consuming role as Jekyll/Hyde. His simultaneous transformation between good and evil is not done with mirrors. One has to see it to believe it!"
by, Kathy Grantham
for North Country News
August 29 - September 4, 2001
"Here's hoping that Schmid, a law school graduate who is a member of the Minnesota bar, will stay on the stage for a while at least. With his lean, expressive face, powerful voice and excellent timing, he plays the tortured mad scientist with aplomb."
by, Jackie Lupo for The Scarsdale Inquirer
August 17, 2001
"Run to this 'Hyde' ... Flawless is the best word to describe the new staging of 'Jekyll & Hyde' at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Everything about it is as good as it could be. 'This Is the Moment,' Jekyll's decision to go ahead with his experiments, reaches two climaxes — first in Schmid's stirring performance and then as a set change when Jekyll's cluttered lab of test tubes and Bunsen burners rises into view."
-- Click here to read the review!
by, Edward Buroughs
for The Journal News
August 12, 2001
"Tom Schmid in the dual leading role sings beautifully."
by, E. Kyle Minor for The Record-Review
August 31, 2001
For tickets to current shows at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, call (914) 592-2222 or order online by clicking here. For more information check out the Westchester Broadway Theatre's web site.
Click here for driving directions to the theatre!Train travelers should take the MTA's Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central Terminal to Tarrytown. Taxis should be at the Tarrytown Station, and they can take you to the theatre.
Call the MTA at 212-878-7000 or click here for train schedules and information.
If taxis are not waiting at the station, call 914-366-8294 to hail a cab.
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