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BIO

Training: Mountview Academy of Performing Arts.



West End: Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre); King George in Hamilton (Victoria Palace); Alternate Huey in Memphis (Original London Cast, Shaftesbury Theatre); Adam Nehemiah in Dessa Rose (Original London Cast, Trafalgar Studios); Galahad in Spamalot (Harold Pinter & Playhouse Theatres); Dickens Abridged (Original London Cast, Arts Theatre); Hollis in Road Show (Original European Cast, Menier Chocolate Factory); Marius in Les Misérables (Queen's Theatre); Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q (Original London Cast, Noël Coward & Gielgud Theatres).

Theatre: Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour); Eddie Souther in Sister Act (UK Tour); Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde (Curve Theatre, Leicester); Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Jamie in The Last Five Years (Greenwich Theatre); Galahad in Spamalot (UK Tour); Enjolras in Les Misérables (25th Anniversary International Tour); Dickens Unplugged (Yvonne Arnaud); Mark Cohen in Rent (English Theatre Frankfurt); Alternate Chris in Miss Saigon (UK tour); Cinderella (Southend - Qdos); Sleeping Beauty (Richmond - First Family); Cinderella (Brighton).

Recordings: Musical Direction (Solo Album); Memphis (Original London Cast Recording); Open Book (Debut Solo Album); Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Cast; Chess in Concert.

Concerts: Les Misérables - The Staged Concert (Sondheim Theatre, London); West End Musical Drive In (The Drive In, London); Musical Direction (Solo UK Tour); BBC Radio 2 - Proms in the Park; Best of Rock Musicals (Hammersmith Apollo, London); West End Proms (Greenwich Music Time, London); Hollywood Proms (Lytham Festival); Lead Vocalist Kevin & Karen Clifton Dance Live (UK Tour); Magic at the Musicals for Magic FM (Royal Albert Hall); Jon Robyns - Live in London (The Other Palace, London.); Guest artist Elaine Paige (UK & SE Asian Tours); West End International (Various); The Great British Songbook (St. James’ Theatre, London); Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert (O2, London); Les Misérables (BSO); Chess in Concert, Night of 1000 Voices and Europride (Royal Albert Hall).

Film/Tv: Nativity Rocks (Working Title); Les Misérables - The Staged Concert (Universal/Delfont Mackintosh).

As well as acting, Jon tutors and directs at major drama schools in London and around the UK.

He is a proud patron of The South London Youth Theatre.

As a writer, Jon is currently developing a new musical Then, Now & Next with this collaborator Christopher J Orton, due for production in the near future.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Jean Valjean [Replacement]

Warnings / Major Domo [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Production, 2021
King George [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
The Phantom [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Staged Concert Revival, 2021
Jean Valjean [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Ensemble

[West End]
2012
Sir Galahad

[West End]
Original London Production, 2006
Princeton

Rod

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Video: Inside THE GREAT GATSBY's London Sitzprobe With Corbin Bleu, Jamie Muscato & Frances Mayli
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025

Go inside the sitzprobe for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. Preview performances will begin on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Rehearses for London Debut
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Rehearsal photos have been released of the West End cast of The Great Gatsby. Thenew musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this month. Check out the photos here!
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Begins Rehearsals in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Full company photos have been released of the West End cast of The Great Gatsby as rehearsals begin. See the photos here and learn more about the production!
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
Video: Jamie Muscato, Frances Mayli McCann and More at THE GREAT GATSBY London Launch Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

The musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See footage from the launch event here!
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
Review: FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL, London Palladium
by Mica Blackwell - Feb 4, 2025

It's a shame that Figaro: An Original Musical’s debut is a disappointing one because there's much potential to find in its intriguing concept and gorgeous score. However, more work in the writing room needs to be done if it wants to become a fully staged production.
Photos: FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL At The London Palladium
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Check out production photos for Figaro: An Original Musical receiving its world premiere tonight at the London Palladium. The two fully-staged concert performances take place on Monday 3 February & Tuesday 4 February 2025.
Further Cast Set For FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have announced further casting for Figaro: An Original Musical which will receive its world premiere in London.
Jon Robyns Joins Cast of FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL at the London Palladium
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award® and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have announced that West End leading man Jon Robyns will play the title role in Figaro: An Original Musical at the iconic London Palladium.
Original London Cast of AVENUE Q Will Reunite to Celebrate the Show's 18th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Avenue Q will return to London for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion on Sunday 10th November, with two very special concert performances at The Sondheim Theatre.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 15,000 Performances in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

On Saturday 8 June 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 15,000th performance in the West End. Check out photos here!
Musical Con Will Return For 2024 Edition in October
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

This October, the world's biggest musical theatre fan convention, Musical Con, will return to London for the third year running, welcoming thousands of fans, of all ages, from across the country and abroad, to celebrate all things musicals under one roof. 
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking Until 29 March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. Find out how to get tickets here!
West End Leading Man Jon Robyns Will Perform First Ever Solo Concert Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

The West End’s leading man Jon Robyns, star of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera, will appear in his first ever solo concert at His Majesty’s Theatre.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Recording Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Bernadette Peters- Out This Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) will be available as a 2-disc CD set and digital and streaming formats on Friday, December 8.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking in London; Plus All New Photos!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre has announced that booking is now extended until Saturday 28 September 2024, having recently marked 37 spectacular years in London’s West End. Plus, check out all new photos here!
Aimie Atkinson, Alice Fearn, Lucie Jones, and More Set For MUSICAL CON 2023; Full Schedule Released!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

Musical Con have released the full schedule for the second year of the UK's official musical fan convention, which is taking place at ExCeL London later this month. Learn more about who will be in attendance here!
Interview: 'It's Really Bizarre But So Amazing': Actor David Kristopher-Brown on Returning to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA after 16 Years
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 21, 2023

BroadwayWorld recently had the chance to speak with David Kristopher Brown, who returns to play Piangi sixteen years after he was in the ensemble in the very same theatre. We discussed coming back to His Majesty’s Theatre, some of his favourite scenes in the show, and even how Phantom of the Opera and High School Musical may be more similar than you think!
Courtney Bowman, Kate Flatt, Jon Robyns Take to the Stage in the First A SPOTLIGHT ON LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

A Spotlight On has revealed the guests for the first A Spotlight On Live. Learn more about who you can catch in the first event in the series here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jon Robyns been in?

Jon Robyns has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jon Robyns been in?

Jon Robyns has appeared on London's West End in 9 shows.

What was Jon Robyns's first West End show?

Jon Robyns's first West End show was Avenue Q which opened in 2006

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