Take 10 with LES MIZ's Incoming Jean Valjean- John Owen-Jones!

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Les Miserables will end its acclaimed run on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Imperial Theater (239 West 45th Street). John Owen-Jones, who is currently starring as The Phantom in Mackintosh's London production of The Phantom of the Opera, and has played Valjean both on Broadway (in 2007) and in London, will succeed Alfie Boe in the role beginning March 1 for the duration of the show's Broadway run.

After training at London's Central School of Speech and Drama, John Owen-Jones, at 26, became the youngest actor ever to play the role of Jean Valjean in the West End production of Les Miserables. He is one of a handful of actors to have played the role of Valjean both in the West End and on Broadway (in 2007). John was chosen by Cameron Mackintosh to reprise the role for world premiere of the 25th Anniversary new production of Les Miserables in its UK tour in 2010 (the basis for the current Broadway production). John was also part of the Valjean quartet featured in the finale of the Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Arena, London.

John comes to Les Miz directly from starring in the original London production of The Phantom of the Opera, where he is the longest-running Phantom in The Phantom of the Operawith nearly 2,000 performances in the role. He was asked to reinterpret the role in theCameron Mackintosh's new production of the musical for its 25th anniversary UK tour in 2012, making him the only actor to have the opportunity to reinvent Valjean and The Phantom - two of the greatest roles in musical theatre history. He has performed as a soloist in concerts around the world from Bangor to Bangkok. John has released four albums. The independently released 'Hallelujah' (2006) and on the Sain label 'John Owen-Jones' (2009) and 'Unmasked' (2011). His latest album 'Rise' was released on March 2.

In celebration of the big news, we're inviting you to take your afternoon coffee break with ten standout performances from Owen-Jones!