Jonathan Roxmouth Explained

Jonathan Roxmouth
Birth Date:25 February 1987
Birth Place:Randburg, South Africa
Yearsactive:2006 - present

Jonathan Roxmouth (born 25 February 1987) is a South African musical theater actor and singer, best known for his role as the Phantom in several productions of The Phantom of the Opera, including the world tour. He also played Che in the international tour of Evita.

Early life

Roxmouth was born in Randburg, South Africa.[1] He attended Northcliff High School, where he participated in annual theater productions. While in high school, Roxmouth also acted in musicals at the Natal Playhouse.[2] Growing up, he participated in the Randburg Eisteddfod and earned diplomas in creative verse, light music/jazz, and voice.

Career

He began his professional career in 2006, playing Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel in the Barnyard Theatre Group's production of Grease, and has been acting in stage and musical productions since.

Stage roles

DurationProductionRoleTheatreAwards
2006GreaseVince Fontaine/Teen Angel
  • Barnyard Theatre
2007The Buddy Holly StoryBuddy
  • Barnyard Theatre
2007-2008The King and ILun Tha
  • Packed House Productions
2006-2008Rock Me, AmadeusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Barnyard Theatre
2008The Barnyard Theatre with Matthew StewardsonLackey to Matthew Stewardson
  • Barnyard Theatre
2008A Handful of KeysTwo of four hands
  • Award Productions
  • Naledi Nomination for Best Performance in a Breakthrough Role
  • Fleur Du Cap Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Cabaret or Revue
2008-2009Beauty and the BeastGaston
  • Hazel Feldman/Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical
  • Best Comedy Performance shared with Sibu Radebe
  • Fleur Du Cap for Best Performance in a Musical
2009A Handful of KeysOne of two madmen
  • Award Productions
2010GreaseDanny Zuko
  • Naledi Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Musical
2009-2011CatsMunkustrap
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
2011Jesus Christ SuperstarJudas Iscariot
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap for the best supporting interpretation
2011,
2012
Topsy-TurvyVarious characters
  • Essential Vibes,
    Montecasino Theatre Productions
2011-2012The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap Award for Best Performance in a Musical
  • Artes Legends Award
  • Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical (Male)
2011-2012The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom
  • Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Manila, Philippines
  • Broadway World Philippines Award for Best Actor (musical)
2012-2013Noël and GertieNoël Coward
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap nomination
  • Naledi Award nomination for Best Performance in a Musical
2013A Handful of KeysVarious
2013Hats Off!
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Revue
2014Sunset BoulevardJoe Gillis
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
2015West Side StoryTony
  • Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
  • Fleur du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Musical
2015From The Footlights[3] Various
  • Teatro, Monte Casino
2015Sweeney Todd
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical (Male)
2016Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour DreamcoatPharaoh
  • Pieter Torien Productions
2017West Side StoryTony
  • Joburg Theatre
2017-2018EvitaChe
  • International Tour
2018Great Balls of FireJerry Lee Lewis
  • Teatro, Monte Casino
2018ChicagoBilly Flynn
  • World Tour
2019-20,2024-The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom
  • World Tour

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017-01-21. Roxmouth reminisces about his Randburg days. 2021-07-01. Randburg Sun. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2015-05-21. Profile: Jonathan Roxmouth. 2021-07-01. What's on in Joburg. en-GB.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Roxmouth Official Website. Jonathan Roxmouth Online. 2015-12-03. en-US.