From the Footlights

Duo of Firsts for the Teatro and Musical Theatre star, Jonathan Roxmouth

Following sold-out performances of his smash hit show Stage by Stage in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year, and in a first for the Teatro and Jonathan Roxmouth, the multi-award winning star of local theatre will perform three concerts entitled From the Footlights, featuring a variety of hits from internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musicals such as Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Sweeney Todd and Jesus Christ Superstar. These are also featured on Roxmouth’s latest album by the same name. The concerts will be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2015, both commencing at 8pm and Sunday 20 September at 2pm. 

Joining Roxmouth on the Teatro stage and sharing a few musical surprises are some of his favourite artists who have made their mark on the musical theatre scene. Guest stars include Afrikaans singer and recording artist, Nádine (Jesus Christ Superstar); actress, singer and musician, Lindiwe Bungane (Dreamgirls); TV, stage and movie actress and comedienne, Tracey Lee Oliver (Dreamgirls); and actor, singer and recording artist, Harry Sideropoulos (Hairspray). Roxmouth and his guest artists will be accompanied by an 18-piece Broadway big band under the baton of award-winning conductor and arranger, Bryan Schimmel,  who is also the arranger and co-producer of Roxmouth’s new album.

The 2-hour concert programme includes “All That Jazz” (Chicago), “Bring Him Home” (Les Miserables),  “Being Alive” (Company), “I’m Going Home” (The Rocky Horror Show), “Last Night of the World” (Miss Saigon) and “Music of the Night” (The Phantom of the Opera).

From the Footlights is presented by Renier and Lise-Marie Keyser of Add-Life Productions, producers of six original musicals since 2008, including the hits Ester and Liefling and the recently staged Aspoestertjie, with choreographer and director Weslee Lauder (Starlight Express, Stage by Stage and Aspoestertjie) is the director, with lighting and set design by Denis Hutchinson (Sunset Boulevard). 

“My first big stage role at the Teatro was Gaston in Beauty and the Beast in 2008 and three years ago I played my last major role here as the Phantom. I have been rearing to get back onto the Teatro stage and I can’t wait to perform From the Footlights”. Roxmouth said. 

 Don’t miss this rare weekend of musical theatre extravagance; a unique opportunity to enjoy your favourite songs from the musicals all in one show!

 

CONCERT INFORMATION

Venue:  The Teatro at Montecasino

Dates and times:

Friday 18 September @ 8pm

Saturday 19 September @ 8pm

Sunday 20 September @ 2pm 

Ticket prices: R150, R200, R250 and R300 (inclusive)

Tickets available from Computicket