After seeing the Phantom performance with Nicole Sherzinger just the other day, John instantly grabbed my attention. A (new) huge fan, and the fact that he listens to metal before a performance, well that just amazing.
I got to meet him on his second to last performance this year at Les Mis on Broadway. He was one of the most centered and kindest men you will ever meet. Such a blessing
John Owen-Jones is my all-time favorite Valjean (and Phantom)! His voice is just perfection! I *_SO_* want to see him play Valjean someday! Hopefully, I will see him before he gets too old to play the character...
@@Bowling_Dude Oh yes! Quick change crews are something else. When I was in Billy Elliot we had all hands on deck for the finale as we all have to quick change into tutus and tap shoes. Now for most of my run I had this one main lady that looked after me, she was lovely and so gentle. She never missed a beat. Then one night comes and she's got the night off, she's in the audience with her daughter watching the show. I have forgotten this by the end of the show, and go to my quick change station to be met by this gruff old man who prepped my tutu, looked me in the eye and said "sorry mate" then hoisted my tutu up with such speed and power I damn near lifted on the ground! I could barely breathe, let alone sing and dance once I was back onstage. Best part was, my usual quick change guru new exactly what had happened the moment I came back onstage :P They are an integral piece of theatre!
What a joke!! the guy does not mention or discuss the character he is playing!! just a selfish git who spends 3 minutes saying how he made it!! THIS IS NOT A CHARACTER STUDY!! ITS THE BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN OWEN JONES
He discusses the character and musical for the first 43 seconds of this video. Besides there are so many other actors and online studies that provide an in-depth analysis of the character - there's no reason for him to not be different and offer insight into his own life. And when does he say he "made" the character? He goes on to explain how much he enjoys the role and how he has learned from the character over the years as well as how his personal life has influenced his portrayal. If you've seen any interviews of him or even met him you would know he is down to earth and kindhearted. And besides, he is one talented performer - easily one of, if not _the_ best Valjean's AND Phantoms. Sorry man but you got it completely wrong.
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I've got to say it's super satisfying how both their first names are also their last.
Christine Sloss like everyone says he was born to play him
wait
John isn't Jones?
His voice is a godsent. So power yet dynamic.
To be completely honest, John Owen Jones is definitely in the top 3 best Jean Valjeans
1. Ramin Karimloo
2. John Owen Jones
3. Kyle Dean Baptise
I think he is the absolute best Valjean. He's in my top four Phantoms too:
1. John Owen-Jones
2. Norm Lewis
3. Ramin Karimloo
4. Michael Crawford
Isaiah Baston - this is embarrassing...
John is number 1 in everything
Is it just me who enjoyed Colm Wilkinson?
After seeing the Phantom performance with Nicole Sherzinger just the other day, John instantly grabbed my attention. A (new) huge fan, and the fact that he listens to metal before a performance, well that just amazing.
So glad to see a Welshie on Broadway! Gives me hope that I can make it too!
Welsh people just seem to neutrally have beautiful effortless voices. CZJ killed it in Chicago. JOJ is a top 3 JVJ and Phantom.
I got to meet him on his second to last performance this year at Les Mis on Broadway. He was one of the most centered and kindest men you will ever meet. Such a blessing
John Owen-Jones is my all-time favorite Valjean (and Phantom)! His voice is just perfection! I *_SO_* want to see him play Valjean someday! Hopefully, I will see him before he gets too old to play the character...
John is so wonderful and talented. He is also so kind.
I saw this guy in Phantom and he was brilliant! Would love to see him as Valjean!
Just saw him today. It was amazing! Standing ovation!!
These character study videos are my favorite
This video makes me wonder how he gets clean so fast.
Lots of helpers
Baby wipes
@@Bowling_Dude Oh yes! Quick change crews are something else. When I was in Billy Elliot we had all hands on deck for the finale as we all have to quick change into tutus and tap shoes. Now for most of my run I had this one main lady that looked after me, she was lovely and so gentle. She never missed a beat. Then one night comes and she's got the night off, she's in the audience with her daughter watching the show. I have forgotten this by the end of the show, and go to my quick change station to be met by this gruff old man who prepped my tutu, looked me in the eye and said "sorry mate" then hoisted my tutu up with such speed and power I damn near lifted on the ground! I could barely breathe, let alone sing and dance once I was back onstage. Best part was, my usual quick change guru new exactly what had happened the moment I came back onstage :P They are an integral piece of theatre!
My favorite actor
I adore how he has a Welsh flag in his dressing room
Well, he is Welsh
If I can meet any famous people , JOJ is the one I want to meet !!!!!!
He listens to metal before a show, that's awesome!!
Kind of fits the character in a funny way
I love John Owen-Jones.
wow...did NOT peg him to be an Iron Maiden fan 😂😂
I know right
i love this show i want to audition for gavroche
metal music! you are my man😂
What’s with the yellow stripes in his hair?
Does any one know what the song is in the background? (on his ipod he has Number of the Beast but that's not the song being played)
I can't see a guy like John Owen Jones listening to heavy-metal before the show
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Please do one of a Hamilton character
King George would be great!
does anyone know what the GAL brand (prison tat, I assume) stands for in French?
A late reply but GAL stand for GALLEY. He was a prisoner send on galleys.
Come to Korea to amaze ur Korean fans with your sexy voice you sexy beast!!!
WELSH ACTORS REPRESENT
What a joke!! the guy does not mention or discuss the character he is playing!! just a selfish git who spends 3 minutes saying how he made it!! THIS IS NOT A CHARACTER STUDY!! ITS THE BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN OWEN JONES
He discusses the character and musical for the first 43 seconds of this video. Besides there are so many other actors and online studies that provide an in-depth analysis of the character - there's no reason for him to not be different and offer insight into his own life.
And when does he say he "made" the character? He goes on to explain how much he enjoys the role and how he has learned from the character over the years as well as how his personal life has influenced his portrayal.
If you've seen any interviews of him or even met him you would know he is down to earth and kindhearted.
And besides, he is one talented performer - easily one of, if not _the_ best Valjean's AND Phantoms.
Sorry man but you got it completely wrong.
@@justoneguy2487 Yeah I agree. He is a pretty good Phantom. :)