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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Roxmouth returns in style with My Favourite Broadway at Montecasino
Roxmouth returns in style with My Favourite Broadway at Montecasino From July 25- 27, crowds poured into Montecasino's Teatro as celebrated stage performer Jonathan Roxmouth opened his new show, My Favourite Broadway, to thunderous applause. The production, presented by Howard Events, marks Roxmouth's triumphant return to Johannesburg and unites some of Broadway's greatest hits with the powerful presence of the newly formed Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. Backed by 32 exceptional musicians under the baton of maestro Adam Howard, Roxmouth took audiences on an emotional journey through Broadway's most iconic musicals, from The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables to Evita, My Fair Lady, Funny Girl, and more. The show also showcases L-Acoustics' immersive L-ISA audio technology, offering every guest a fully enveloping, multidimensional sound experience unlike anything previously heard at the Teatro. Also read: Conrad Koch and Chester Missing bring laughter to Montecasino 'This year feels like a significant homecoming. To be back on stage in South Africa, sharing these songs with audiences I care so deeply about, is incredibly meaningful,' said Roxmouth. Howard of the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra said, 'Collaboration with heart can transcend expectation. This show is a perfect example of what's possible when you combine passion, talent, and world-class technology.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
SaveHxpe's ‘It Ain't So' single tells it as it is
From the quiet familiarity of Lesotho to the relentless pace of Johannesburg, Tshepo Motolo, who goes by the stage name SaveHxpe, has been making noise on his terms. Now based in Lonehill, the rising artist uses music to reflect not just his surroundings, but his inner world, a world he lays bare in his latest single, It Ain't So. 'The message behind It Ain't So was born out of frustration and reflection. I wanted to paint a picture of the things we tolerate because of the image people build around us. It's a rebellious declaration, but also a plea for honesty.' Also read: Premier announces 2026 LIV Golf Tournament coming to SA shores Honesty isn't just a theme; it's the foundation of Motolo's lyricism. Whether he's tapping into memory or metaphor, each bar carries the weight of something real. 'Every bar needs to mean something. I think that's why people connect, they can tell it's not made up.' His musical roots run deep, shaped by family and the sounds of home. Sundays were a soundtrack of jazz, Miriam Makeba, and Tupac, moments that taught him how to tell stories with feeling. 'I approach each track like it's a conversation at the dinner table, real, raw, and rooted,' he said. It's no surprise that Motolo's sound is difficult to box in. He moves between R&B, hip-hop, and kwaito with ease, never forcing the blend, just feeling it. Also read: Roxmouth returns in style with My Favourite Broadway at Montecasino 'I don't think too much when I'm creating. I might ride a boom bap beat with a kwaito bounce and sing the hook in a soft falsetto. It's all natural to me.' Still, the road hasn't been without its doubts. As an emerging artist in a saturated industry, Motolo said self-belief remains the biggest challenge. 'There are moments when it feels like no one's watching. But I keep going because I remember the kid I was when I started. I remind myself: I have led to this point. And I'm not stopping now.' The City of Gold has tested him, but also sharpened him. The move from Lesotho wasn't easy, but he said it was necessary. 'Joburg moves fast. But that pace forced me to step up. It exposed me to new stories, new sounds. I've grown a lot since the move. Lesotho is always home, but SA sharpened my edge.' When he's not in the studio or performing at local favourites like The Maracana in Sandton, Motolo said he finds balance in the quieter corners of the city. Also read: Young influencer gets a hero's welcome after earning his Proteas blazer 'I enjoy low-key parks for writing. I like the mix of chaos and calm in this city.' With new music on the way and international collaborations on the horizon, Motolo said he is leaning deeper into risk and storytelling. 'More growth, more risk, more truth. I've been experimenting with production that feels cinematic and writing that cuts deeper… Just know, it's different.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
PICTURES: Jonathan Roxmouth and Egoli orchestra shine on Broadway favourites
Jonathan Roxmouth's new show 'My Favourite Broadway' sees the multi-award-winning theatre and musical performer deliver compelling anthems and showstoppers. Presented by Howard Events, Jonathan Roxmouth partners up with the newly formed 32-piece Egoli Symphony Orchestra to deliver eight performances of Roxmouth's Broadway favourites, at The Teatro at Montecasino. The Egoli Symphonic Orchestra will be under the baton of Maetsro Adam Howard. Favourite Broadway includes performances showcasing the haunting passion of The Phantom of the Opera to the revolutionary anthems of Les Miserables, from the grandeur of Evita to the romance of My Fair Lady. The show closes on Sunday, August 3. Jonathan Roxmouth performs in his 'My Favourite Broadway'. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Members of the newly-formed 32-piece Egoli Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Maetsro Adam Howard, perform alongside Jonathan Roxmouth at The Teatro at Montecasino in Fourways. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Members of the newly-formed 32-piece Egoli Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Maetsro Adam Howard, perform alongside Jonathan Roxmouth in his 'My Favourite Broadway' show, 25 July 2025, at The Teatro at Montecasino in Fourways. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen PICTURES: The Cirk's Worlds Away a spectacular showcase of circus arts
The Citizen
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Jonathan Roxmouth's going Broadway
Jonathan Roxmouth is a performer amongst performers, and his new Broadway-inspired show promises to get audiences of all ages going. He's a performer amongst performers. Jonathan Roxmouth can tickle ivories like few musicians can draw from their instruments. And he's back at the stage where it all began for him almost two decades ago at the Teatro stage at Montecasino, this time with a full orchestra at his command and a show designed to time-travel audiences into comfort and familiarity. Roxmouth has described My Favourite Broadway as more than just another concert. He called it a love letter to the golden age of musicals. 'The whole show is about nostalgia,' Roxmouth said. 'Musical theatre tends to carry a lot of memories for people. They saw that show with their sweetheart, or their kid, or their grandfather took them to see it. It's personal.' But he noted, audiences must not expect just another trip down memory lane. He has upped the ante. 'It's Broadway like they've never heard or seen it before,' he said and added that with a full 32-piece Egoli Symphonic Orchestra on stage, it's going to be a blast. 'Orchestral shows aren't as common here as they should be,' he said. 'To hear the music is one thing. To see it performed by 32 people right in front of you. That's a completely different experience.' Catchy showbiz tunes The connection people have with Broadway music, Roxmouth shared, goes far beyond catchy tunes. 'We all grew up having stories read to us. Musical theatre is just storytelling with music,' he said. 'Songs like Bring Him Home, now who doesn't have a child or a partner they wish they could see again? And Music of the Night, for everyone's wanted to say 'I love you' but didn't know how. These songs become our stories. It's therapy, with amazing music.' And in a world teetering on the edge of chaos, Roxmouth believes theatre is more important than ever. 'I don't like using the word escapism, but right now, it's better than travelling to get away from daily life,' he said. 'Go out. Get your heart warmed instead of just sitting at home in front of a heater. We're lucky in Johannesburg, we've got places like Montecasino, with safe parking, great restaurants, and a show on top of that. It's important to get out and not let the news weigh you down.' ALSO READ: It's lekker, messy creativity and art Theatre is magical. He likened the thrill of live theatre to watching a tightrope walker. 'They could fall. Things could go wrong. That makes it even more exciting when everything goes right,' he said. 'There's no 'pause for a bathroom break' like Netflix. This is happening, live, in front of you.' And for naysayers that doom-preach theatre's inevitable death, well, Roxmouth doesn't buy it. 'Audiences are changing, yes, but the magic of seeing a live human being do something extraordinary right in front of you and that's never going to change.' Extraordinary homecoming This show is a homecoming for Roxmouth, marking his first musical theatre appearance in South Africa since 2017. 'It's been eight years since I performed a musical at home,' he said. 'I've been all over the world, but this is special. I get to come back to the very theatre where it all began for me.' With new glitzy costumes, production surprises, and a setlist that includes both beloved classics and unexpected gems, Roxmouth is pulling out all the stops. 'There are songs audiences will expect and a few they'll never expect from me, but they'll love them anyway,' he said. 'There's a moment at the start of Act Two involving a piano that I've been dreaming about for years. I'm finally doing it.' Despite his extensive globetrotting, from Asia to Europe and then some, Roxmouth said nothing compares to a South African audience. 'South Africans have a lack of restraint when they love something. They let you know, loudly and immediately,' he said. 'That energy, that honesty, it's like nowhere else in the world.' My Favourite Broadway runs for eight shows only at Montecasino's Teatro from 25 July to 3 August 2025. Tickets at Webtickets. NOW READ: Dire Warnings of TV's Handmaid's Tale
eNCA
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Jonathan Roxmouth joins Egoli Symphonic Orchestra for a musical extravaganza
JOHANNESBURG - Lovers of live music have an opportunity to celebrate as star of the stage, Jonathan Roxmouth returns to the boards of Montecasino's Teatro. The multi-hyphenate, multi-award winning leading man is best known for playing the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera. Roxmouth appears at the Teatro for a limited season in his show, My Favourite Broadway presented by Howard Events. The production features some of the greatest hits from Broadway's most famous musicals.
