Joseph Mahowald
Born
Huron, South Dakota, USA
Other namesJoe Mahowald
EducationUniversity of South Dakota
University of Texas at Austin
University of Cincinnati
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1987–2016

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

Source:[1][4][3]

Year(s) Production Role Location Notes
1987 Camelot Lancelot du Lac Tennessee Repertory Theatre Regional
1990 Into the Woods The Wolf / Cinderella’s Prince North Shore Music Theatre
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Anthony Hope Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
1991 Camelot Lancelot du Lac
The Merry Widow Vicomte Cascada Paper Mill Playhouse
Camelot Lancelot du Lac
1992-1993 Les Misérables Enjolras Imperial Theatre Broadway
1995 Gigi Gaston Lachailles Westchester Broadway Theatre Regional
1996 1776 Thomas Jefferson Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
Into the Woods The Wolf / Rapunzel’s Prince
1997 Chess Anatoly Sergievsky
Carousel Billy Bigelow Westchester Broadway Theatre
1998 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Adam Pontipee Sacramento Music Circus
1999-2000 Jekyll & Hyde Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde (Alternate) Plymouth Theatre Broadway
2001 1776 John Adams 5th Avenue Theatre Regional
2001-2002 Les Misérables Inspector Javert 3rd US National Tour Marius Company
2002 Imperial Theatre Broadway
2002-2003 3rd US National Tour Marius Company
2004 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd Centerstage Head Theater Regional
2005 Lone Star Love Frank Ford John Houseman Theatre Off-Broadway
2006 Beauty and the Beast The Beast Sarofim Hall Theatre Under the Stars
The Pirate Queen Chieftain O'Flaherty / Ensemble

u/s Dubhdara
u/s Sir Richard Bingham

Cadillac Palace Theatre Pre-Broadway
2007 Hilton Theater Broadway
2008 Beauty and the Beast The Beast Westchester Broadway Theatre Regional
2009 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Adam Pontipee Wells Fargo Pavilion
2010-2011 9 to 5 Franklin Hart, Jr. Various Venues US National Tour
2011 Guys and Dolls Sky Masterson Sarofim Hall Theatre Under the Stars
2012 Anastasia Ensemble Unknown Workshop
2016 I Spy a Spy Cold Borscht The Playroom Theater

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Joseph Mahowald (Performer) | Playbill".
  2. 1 2 "Linkedin".
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 AboutTheArtists
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Joseph Mahowald: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com.
  5. Jekyll & Hyde Casting History
  6. "Rob Evan to End Transformations In Jekyll & Hyde Jan. 23, 2000 | Playbill".
  7. "Les Misérables Broadway: Joe Mahowald". www.broadwaylesmis.com.
  8. "Theater review: '9 to 5' - Student Life". February 11, 2011.
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