The most well-known role played by American actor Gaten Matarazzo is that of Dustin Henderson in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." Matarazzo has established himself in the theater in addition to his work in movies and television. He said that since he had previously portrayed Gavroche, another character from the musical "Les Misérables," he wanted to play Valjean.

When asked about his goals in the performing arts, Matarazzo mentioned that he was interested in both stage productions and the difficult role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's well-known musical "The Phantom of the Opera." He emphasized the commitment required to play such a challenging role by pointing out that playing the Phantom necessitates intensive vocal preparation and training.

He uses the example of building a magnificent skyscraper to demonstrate the rigorous preparation required to become a successful actor in a lead role. In the same way that building a tall structure requires meticulous planning, exact engineering, and sturdy foundational materials, performing in well-known musicals demands a great deal of vocal skill, emotional depth, and training. Matarazzo's ambition to play these parts demonstrates his dedication to honing his craft and challenging himself creatively.

Gaten Matarazzo encourages aspiring actors to set high standards and put in a lot of effort to achieve them by sharing his goals and the difficulties that come with them. This gives an insight into the demanding world of professional theater.