Jonathan Roxmouth

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.

Jonathan Roxmouth
Born (1987-02-25) 25 February 1987
Randburg, South Africa
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • musician
Years active2006 - present
Websitejonathanroxmouth.com

Early life

Roxmouth was born in Randburg, South Africa.[1] He attended Northcliff High School, where he participated in annual theater productions.[1] 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.[1]

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
Duration Production Role Theatre Awards
2006 Grease Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel
  • Barnyard Theatre
2007 The Buddy Holly Story Buddy
  • Barnyard Theatre
2007-2008 The King and I Lun Tha
  • Packed House Productions
2006-2008 Rock Me, Amadeus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Barnyard Theatre
2008 The Barnyard Theatre with Matthew Stewardson Lackey to Matthew Stewardson
  • Barnyard Theatre
2008 A Handful of Keys Two 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
2008-2009 Beauty and the Beast Gaston
  • 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
2009 A Handful of Keys One of two madmen
  • Award Productions
2010 Grease Danny Zuko
  • Naledi Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Musical
2009-2011 Cats Munkustrap
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
2011 Jesus Christ Superstar Judas Iscariot
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap for the best supporting interpretation
2011,
2012		 Topsy-Turvy Various characters
  • Essential Vibes,
    Montecasino Theatre Productions
2011-2012 The Phantom of the Opera The 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)
2011-2012 The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom
  • Broadway World Philippines Award for Best Actor (musical)
2012-2013 Noël and Gertie Noël Coward
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap nomination
  • Naledi Award nomination for Best Performance in a Musical
2013 A Handful of Keys Various
2013 Hats Off!
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Fleur du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Revue
2014 Sunset Boulevard Joe Gillis
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
2015 West Side Story Tony
  • Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
  • Fleur du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Musical
2015 From The Footlights[3] Various
  • Teatro, Monte Casino
2015 Sweeney Todd Benjamin Barker
  • Pieter Toerien Productions
  • Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical (Male)
2016 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Pharaoh
  • Pieter Torien Productions
2017 West Side Story Tony
  • Joburg Theatre
2017-2018 Evita Che
  • International Tour
2018 Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Teatro, Monte Casino
2018 Chicago Billy Flynn
  • World Tour
2019 The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom
  • World Tour

References
  1. "Roxmouth reminisces about his Randburg days". Randburg Sun. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. "Profile: Jonathan Roxmouth". What's on in Joburg. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. "Jonathan Roxmouth Official Website". Jonathan Roxmouth Online. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
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