“As Horton the Elephant, Sam Zeller finally gets a role that permits the musical theater star to show a softer, gentler side than Jean Valjean, Judd Fry, or Miles Gloriosus. He acts the part with warmth, lovability, and charm, and gets to sing the shows two loveliest songs, “Alone in

“Perhaps the most underrated song is Jud’s “Lonely Room,” and Zeller’s gut-wrenching version of the dark and moody number proves it can be the show’s most memorable moment.” –The Daily Breeze “Of even greater note is Zeller’s amazing work as Jud. Here, the actor digs deep into Jud Fry’s profoundly

“I have seen Les Miserables several times over the years, including Broadway, and several national touring companies, and have never seen Jean Valjean played with the emotional intensity that Sam Zeller demonstrated – powerful yet vulnerable, just as I imagine Victor Hugo must have envisioned his character. And Zeller’s voice

“Sam Zeller, musical theater’s most talented muscleman, gives yet another standout performance as Roman warrior Miles Gloriosus, garbed in plumes and blessed with sky-high self-esteem. Zeller has a big beautiful booming baritone, and the mightiest thighs ever seen on a Downey stage.” –StageSceneLA.com “Zeller is a raucously funny scene-stealer as

“…impressive are Zeller’s two amusing turns, as separate villainous characters.” –BackStage West “Sam Zeller makes for a perfect tough guy gangster as Bugs Moran.” –StageSceneLA.com

“Sam Zeller is cast straight out of the animated film as Belle’s boastful suitor, Gaston. Although he’s the “villain” of the show, the audience guffaws and snorts at his strutting strolls, muscle-man poses, conceited “mugs” and big, booming voice. The word “ham” was coined for this actor, and the crowd