# 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. 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 Opera | The 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 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 | Various | Teatro, Monte Casino | |
| 2015 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Sweeney Todd | 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 | |
| 2019-20, 2024- | The Phantom of the Opera | The Phantom | World Tour | |