After winning a full scholarship awarded by Cameron Mackintosh, to the London Studio Centre, Johnny successfully secured his first principal role in Andrew Lloyd Webbers West End production of “Starlight Express” followed by further principle roles in "Miss Saigon", "Joseph And His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" , “Five Guys Named Mo”, “Notre Dame de Paris” & following in the foot steps of Martha Reeves & Edwin Star as MC/Narrator in the Motown`s West End hit Musical “Dancing in the Streets”, for which Johnny obtained rave reviewsJohnny has achieved success as a composer & featured artist on Television and Film commercials such as Pringles, Just Juice, TDK, Skittles, Toyota and Mercedes Benze & the award winning documentaries “Journey to the Moon” and “Flight over the Equator” he also collaborated with producer George Martin on a concept album for the BBC.
Johnny has a wealth of experience in high end global entertainment and the corporate events market, working with an array of bands, groups & artists such as the Drifters, Dionne Warwick, Des O Conner, Olivia Newton John, Jason Donavon, Danni Minogue & The Sugar Babes. Johnny also supplies high end shows for the entertainment industry such as Moulin Rouge, Rat Pack, Swing, Mowtown, Opera/Musical Theatre, Blues Brothers, Big Band & many more.
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Johnny Amobi is a world class singer and exceptional entertainer, with an extensive career including leading roles in many of London’s hit west end shows
Johnny has also given first class performances for many clients and audiences including HRH Princess Diana, Prince Charles, Prince William, Liza Minelli, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielbourg, Kevin Spacey & Dame Judy Dench to name but a few.
Johnny Amobi has not appeared on Broadway.
Johnny Amobi has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Johnny Amobi's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 1989
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