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BIO


James Francis-Johnston's credits include the British premiere of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as a stage show at the Theatre Royal, York, The Artful Dodger in Oliver!, a Chinese policeman in Aladdin at Weston-super-Mare and most recently, General Tom Thumb in Barnum with Michael Crawford at the Victoria Palace, London. He has just finished a television production of Barnum to be screened at Christmas this year. His television work includes The Real Price of Fame for the BBC and It's Not Where You Start It's Where You Finish for Tyne Tees.

He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000 season) for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Pirates of Penzance at the Open Air Theatre. He was nominated for a 1999 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for his 1998 supporting performance in Oklahoma!

STAGE CREDITS

[London Fringe]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1998
Will Parker

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1997
Hindley/Mr. Earnshaw

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Marine

Dragon Acrobat


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Actor in a Musical

Jimmy JohnstonThe Pirates Of Penzance

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Jimmy Johnston, Oklahoma!

News


Fra Fee to Join The Shamrock Tenors Live In London At The Adelphi Theatre This Month

Direct from performing to 35,000 people at West End Live in London's Trafalgar Square the Irish Music Supergroup SHAMROCK TENORS will be “LIVE IN LONDON” at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 30 July.
THE SHAMROCK TENORS Make Their West End Debut At The Adelphi Theatre In July

Join the SHAMROCK TENORS as they make their West End debut at the Adelphi Theatre in July. Experience the magic of Irish music live in London.
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! with Hugh Jackman to Play Cinemas Around The Globe This Month

The Olivier Award-winning 1998 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, starring then-newcomer Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman) as Curly, will screen in more than 840 cinemas around the globe for two days only on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19.
1998 Production of OKLAHOMA! Starring Hugh Jackman is Coming to Cinemas This Summer

The National Theatre’s acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is headed to cinemas worldwide this summer. Starring then-newcomer Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman) as Curly, this riveting stage revival was filmed following its record-breaking 1998 run in London.
Photos: Theatre Royal Plymouth Presents NHS THE MUSICAL

Theatre Royal Plymouth is presenting the brand-new production of NHS The Musical by Nick Stimson and Jimmy Jewell. Stephen Fletcher directs Sabrina Aloueche (Politician), Jordan Castle (Porter), Peter Caulfield (Doctor), Alice Frankham (Jillian), Jimmy Johnston (Arthur), Justina Kehinde (Consultant) and Neil Stewart (Robert).
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For NHS THE MUSICAL

Theatre Royal Plymouth presents NHS The Musical by Nick Stimson and Jimmy Jewell. Stephen Fletcher directs Sabrina Aloueche (Politician), Jordan Castle (Porter), Peter Caulfield (Doctor), Alice Frankham (Jillian), Jimmy Johnston (Arthur), Justina Kehinde (Consultant) and Neil Stewart (Robert).
Theatre Royal Plymouth Announce Full Cast For NHS THE MUSICAL

Stephen Fletcher directs Sabrina Aloueche (Politician), Jordan Castle (Porter), Peter Caulfield (Doctor), Alice Frankham (Jillian), Jimmy Johnston (Arthur), Justina Kehinde (Consultant) and Neil Stewart (Robert).
Full Cast Announced For 10th Anniversary Tour of DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical. The show opens at Theatre Royal Windsor on 25th January before embarking on a nationwide tour.
Oh, What a Beautiful Day! OKLAHOMA!, KISS ME, KATE and MAN OF LA MANCHA to Hit Blu-ray This Spring

This spring, bring home a trio of celebrated Broadway favorites on Blu-ray with new releases from home entertainment imprint Shout Broadway.
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS To Rock 'n' Roll Into The Edinburgh Playhouse This May

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical.
Casting Announced for 10th Anniversary Tour of DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical. The show opens at Theatre Royal Windsor on 25th January before embarking on a nationwide tour.
Faith Prince to Guest Star on ABC's New Musical Comedy Series GALAVANT, 1/11

Tony Award winner Faith Prince will guest star on the episode entitled 'Two Balls' in the role of Sid's Mom.
Hugh Jackman Stars in Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on PBS's Great Performances Tonight

Great news for Hollywood and Broadway fans: Hugh Jackman-who recently starred in the worldwide hit film version of 'Les Miserables'- can be seen again in his breakout musical role as cowpoke Curly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, tonight, November 15 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's Great Performances
Hugh Jackman Stars in Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on PBS's Great Performances, 11/15

Great news for Hollywood and Broadway fans: Hugh Jackman-who recently starred in the worldwide hit film version of "Les Miserables"- can be seen again in his breakout musical role as cowpoke Curly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Friday, November 15 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's Great Performances
BWW Interviews: Alexis Gerred About PLUG IN THE LEAD

Alexis Gerred, best known in the West End for his performance in Dreamboats and Petticoats, is turning producer on 17th June for the charity gig Plug In The Lead, featuring Tony Christie, Lauren Samuels, Lucie Jones, Jimmy Johnston and more.
Tennant, Branagh, Hartnett & 'JERSEY BOYS' Win Big at the WHATSONSTAGE Awards

The winners in the ninth annual Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards, the only major UK theatre prize-giving decided by the public, were announced today (Sunday 15 February) at a glittering, star-studded evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
UK's WhatsOnStage Awards Take Place 2/15, Event Almost Sold Out

The Press notes have announced that James Corden shocked the audience at last year's Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards with a steamy on-stage kiss with Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe - a moment that made headlines around the world. What will happen this Sunday when Gavin & Stacey's Corden and Two Pints of Lager's Sheridan Smith host the 2009 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards, at the Prince of Wales Theatre?
Corden And Smith Reunite To Host Whatsonstage.com Winners Concert 2/15

Gavin & Stacey's James Corden and Sheridan Smith, star of Grownups and Two Pints of Lager, will reunite to once again co-host the Winners' Concert for the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards, which takes place this year on Sunday 15 February at the West End's 1,100-seat Prince of Wales theatre, home of Mamma Mia!. A record 32,000+ theatregoers have voted in the 2009 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards
UK's WhatsOnStage Awards Take Place 2/15, Event Almost Sold Out

The Press notes have announced that James Corden shocked the audience at last year's Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards with a steamy on-stage kiss with Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe - a moment that made headlines around the world. What will happen this Sunday when Gavin & Stacey's Corden and Two Pints of Lager's Sheridan Smith host the 2009 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards, at the Prince of Wales Theatre?
Corden And Smith Reunite To Host Whatsonstage.com Winners Concert 2/15

Gavin & Stacey's James Corden and Sheridan Smith, star of Grownups and Two Pints of Lager, will reunite to once again co-host the Winners' Concert for the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards, which takes place this year on Sunday 15 February at the West End's 1,100-seat Prince of Wales theatre, home of Mamma Mia!. A record 32,000+ theatregoers have voted in the 2009 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jimmy Johnston been in?

Jimmy Johnston has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jimmy Johnston been in?

Jimmy Johnston has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Jimmy Johnston's first West End show?

Jimmy Johnston's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 1989

What awards has Jimmy Johnston been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Pirates Of Penzance and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma!.

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