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. 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. 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 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 Pieter Toerien Productions 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 OperaThe Phantom Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Manila, Philippines 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 Pieter Toerien Main Theatre, Johannesburg York Theatre, New York City Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall, London Madinat Theatre, Dubai 2013 Hats Off! Pieter Toerien Productions Fleur du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Revue 2014 Sunset Boulevard Joe Gillis Pieter Toerien Productions2015 West Side Story Tony Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town Fleur du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Musical2015From The FootlightsVarious Teatro, Monte Casino2015Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd Pieter Toerien Productions Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical (Male)2016Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour DreamcoatPharaoh Pieter Torien Productions2017West Side StoryTony Joburg Theatre2017-2018EvitaChe International Tour2018Great Balls of FireJerry Lee Lewis Teatro, Monte Casino2018ChicagoBilly Flynn World Tour2019-20, 2024-The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom World Tour2025ChicagoBilly Flynn Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
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