About the artist
Roger Bart is an American actor and singer best known for his work on Broadway and for voicing Hercules in Disney's animated film Hercules. A veteran stage performer, he built his reputation through musical theatre roles that showcase a bright, expressive tenor voice suited to both comedic and emotionally earnest material. His Genius catalogue reflects this dual identity, pairing anthemic songs like «Go the Distance» with reprises and ensemble numbers typical of stage and screen musicals.
Beyond his animated film work, Bart has appeared in numerous Broadway productions and television series, bringing a theatrical sensibility to everything he records. Songs such as «It Works» and «Henchmen are Forgotten» point to his comfort with character-driven storytelling through song, a hallmark of musical theatre performers who move fluidly between spoken dialogue and song.
His recorded output sits at the intersection of pop and show-tune traditions, valued less for chart success than for the way it captures memorable moments from stage and screen productions. Tracks like «Always There» and «21st Century» further illustrate his range across different theatrical and animated projects.