John Owen-Jones is a record-breaking, award-winning West End and Broadway performer, who has also enjoyed success as a recording artist. Having published six studio albums and worked extensively across television, stage performing and radio around the globe, John is a revered and seasoned actor. Famed for his performances in Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, John is booked to perform as a singer worldwide, with a plethora of concerts across the globe under his belt. When looking for a talented singer to perform at your next event, book the award-winning John Owen-Jones today.
Beginning his musical theatre training aged 19, John studied at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Since his studies, John has established himself as a prominent actor and singer, performing in renowned theatre productions across the country. John remains well known for his record-breaking performances in The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, today remaining the youngest actor to have played Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. He has also recorded songs for Les Misérables Live! the album as the character Jean Valjean, has been voted the Best Ever Valjean and voted the Best Ever Performer in Les Misérables by international fans of the show. He was also honoured with the Manchester Evening Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2010, for his performance in the 25th-anniversary production of Les Misérables.
Other prominent acting roles include performing as The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of The Opera 2000 times – more than any actor in the history of the West End Show. He has also released six of his own studio albums and two compilation albums, titled Hallelujah, John Owen-Jones, Unmasked, Music of the Night, Bring Him Home, Rise, Spotlight and The Christmas Album. He has also made appearances on a range of radio shows, audiobooks and voiceovers, as well as having directed and produced a range of live events and solo concerts worldwide. Performing at venues such as the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the Carnegie Hall in New York and The Royal Albert Hall in London, John commands the stage with professionalism and perfection.
Most recently, John has launched his own podcast, titled The Last Show On. With a highly accredited theatre career to his name, John continues to be highly sought after as a talented and professional singer for a range of events. Having commanded thousands of audiences with his performances in Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, John has impeccable stage presence and is guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages. With a perfected and polished voice, John is a classically trained singer whose incredible vocals bring the house down. Whether he be performing a classic number from Les Misérables or one of his carefully crafted original songs, book John Owen-Jones today for unforgettable event entertainment.