Joseph Mahowald
Joseph Mahowald | |
|---|---|
| Born | Huron, South Dakota, USA |
| Other names | Joe Mahowald |
| Education | University of South Dakota University of Texas at Austin University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1987–2016 |
Joseph Mahowald, also known as Joe Mahowald, is an American actor and singer who is known for his Broadway roles. He made his Broadway debut as Enjolras in Les Misérables before going on to be the alternate for the title roles in Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway for almost two years. He would later return to Les Mis as Inspector Javert.[1]
Early life
From 1977 to 1979 he attended to the University of South Dakota. He then went to the University of Texas at Austin for a year majoring in voice and opera. From 1980 to 1984 he finished his undergraduate education at the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre.[2]
Career
He made his Broadway debut in 1992 as Enjolras in Les Misérables at the Imperial Theatre.[3][1][4]
On 6 January 1999, he would join the Broadway cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the Plymouth Theatre as the alternate performer of the title roles. He would stay with the production until his final performance on 30 September 2000. Over that span of 21 months he would serve as the alternate for Rob Evan, Jack Wagner, and Sebastian Bach.[5][6]
In July 2001, he would join the cast of the 3rd US Tour of Les Misérables this time playing Inspector Javert.[4] He was then asked to fill in for the same role in the Broadway production for 7 weeks in 2002 which he did.[2][7] He then returned to the tour and gave his final bow as Javert in July 2003.[3]
In 2007, he returned to Broadway in The Pirate Queen as Chieftain O'Flaherty and an ensemble member and understudy.[1][4][3]
In 2011, he toured the United States in 9 to 5 as Franklin Hart, Jr.[4][3][8]
Notable theatre roles
References
- ^ a b c d "Joseph Mahowald (Performer) | Playbill".
- ^ a b "Linkedin".
- ^ a b c d e AboutTheArtists
- ^ a b c d e "Joseph Mahowald: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com.
- ^ Jekyll & Hyde Casting History
- ^ "Rob Evan to End Transformations In Jekyll & Hyde Jan. 23, 2000 | Playbill".
- ^ "Les Misérables Broadway: Joe Mahowald". www.broadwaylesmis.com.
- ^ "Theater review: '9 to 5' - Student Life". February 11, 2011.