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Jon Jon Briones

Birth Place: Quezon City, Philippines

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Jon Jon Briones can be seen as Dr. Richard Hanover in the show Ratched on Netflix. Some recent Television appearances include Ariel Augustus,The Grand Chancellor of the Warlocks on American Horror Story: Apocolypse., Modesto Cunanan in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace as Modesto Cunanan, and an appearance on All Rise. Over the years he has appeared on several television shows, films, commercials and stage productions.

In his recent stage career, he was on Broadway with the transfer of London's West End Revival of Miss Saigon playing the Engineer. A role for which he was nominated and received many awards. On Broadway he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and was given a Theater World Award. In London's West End, he was nominated for an Olivier Award, and won 2 What's On Stage Awards among many others.
Jon Jon was born and raised in the Philippines until he ventured abroad in 1989 to join in the original London cast of Miss Saigon. He has subsequently played the role of the Engineer in Miss Saigon all over the world-Germany, US Tour, UK Tour, Asian Tour and back home in the Philippines as well as a return to London's West End for its final year.
Other theater credits include: Magno Rubio in Magno Rubio, Enjolras in Les Mis, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Tateh in Ragtime, Lion in the The Wiz, Laertes in Hamlet, Rapunzel's Prince in Into the Woods, Man1 in Closer Than Ever, Lukas in Peregrinasyon with Ma-Yi Theater Company in New York, Children of Eden at Papermill Playhouse, and Yellow Face with CTG at the Mark Taper Forum. He can be heard on the original London and Germany soundtracks of Miss Saigon as well as the American Cast recording of Children of Eden. Since moving to Los Angeles 5 years ago he has appeared on Television, Commercials and Film. His TV credits include: recurring guest star "Cosme Caliyag" on NBC's Las Vegas, "Asian Elvis" in Sons of Anarchy, as well as guest stars on Miami Medical, Monk, and Southland a recurring role on General Hospital and co-star in Law & Order LA and Moonlight. Film credits include: Genie in The Fifth Voyage of Sinbad, Rhadamanths in Breathe, Uncle Jon Jon in Brown Soup Thing, Paulo Alcedo in An Immigrant Girl's Journey, Dawn's Father in Proud American, and supporting roles in Finding Foosball, Potluck, Feast & Yokai.

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Jon Jon Briones STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
The Engineer

[West End]
West End Revival, 2014
The Engineer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Barman

NVA Soldier


Jon Jon Briones Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

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Theatre World Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Jon Jon Briones, Miss Saigon

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor in a Musical

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In this video, Alexandra shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about how she got involved in this stunning new production of The Who’s TOMMY, and how this role is different than her other Broadway journeys, including Mrs. Doubtfire, A Bronx Tale and Annie. 

Video: HADESTOWN Is a Family Affair with Jon Jon & Isa Briones


In this video, watch as the adorable father/daughter duo of Jon Jon and Isa Briones chat more about the huge impact of Hadestown, the joy of sharing a passion for the arts, and so much more!

Photos: Inside HADESTOWN's 5 Year Anniversary Celebration


Check out photos from Hadestown's 5 year anniversary celebration! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Solea Pfeiffer & Patrick Page Parody FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at HADESTOWN'S 5th Anniversary Event


During the Hadestown 5-Year Celebration at The Racket NYC, the show's former stars Solea Pfeiffer & Patrick Page performed a Fiddler on the Roof parody! Watch in this video!

Video: Watch Jon Jon Briones Sing 'Way Down Hadestown'


Just last month Hadestown on Broadway just welcomed Olivier Award nominee Jon Jon Briones and daughter Isa Briones. Watch Jon Jon perform 'Way Day Hadestown' in this video!  

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 5, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

HADESTOWN Launches Singing Sweepstakes for 5th Anniversary Celebration!


Celebrate HADESTOWN's 5th anniversary with a special fan celebration and sweepstakes. Join the festivities and honor the journey of this award-winning Broadway show.

Photos: First Look at Father/Daughter Duo Jon Jon and Isa Briones in HADESTOWN


Get a first look at father/daughter duo Jon Jon and Isa Briones in Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Jordan Fisher Extends Run As 'Orpheus' In HADESTOWN


Jordan Fisher has extended his acclaimed run as ‘Orpheus' in Hadestown on Broadway! Find out how long he'll be in the show, and how to get tickets.

Video: Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way


In this video, watch as Lempicka's Beth Leavel welcomes both casts to Chavkin Way as Rachel unveils the new sign!

Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin


Last night, the city of New York renamed 48th Street “Chavkin Way” to celebrate Tony Award-winning director, Rachel Chavkin, helming two Broadway productions right across from one another on that street. Check out photos from the event here!

Video: Lillias White and Lola Tung Take Final Bows in HADESTOWN


Hadestown stars Lilias White and Lola Tung played their final performance on Sunday, March 17th. Tung stepped into the role of Eurydice on February 9 for a limited run. White became the first woman to play Hermes on September 13, 2022, and has been with the production since. Watch as they take their final bows in this video.

Lillias White and Lola Tung Play Final HADESTOWN Performance Today


Hadestown stars Lilias White and Lola Tung will play their final performance on Sunday, March 17th. Tung stepped into the role of Eurydice on February 9 for a limited run. White became the first woman to play Hermes on September 13, 2022, and has been with the production since.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 29, 2024


Happy Leap Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Father/Daughter Jon Jon Briones and Isa Briones Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway


Jon Jon Briones and daughter Isa Briones will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Hermes’ and ‘Eurydice,’ We have all of the details!

Nigel Huckle, Laurence Mossman to Star in MISS SAIGON


Two familiar names, Nigel Huckle and Laurence Mossman, have made the list released by GWB Entertainment and GMG Productions, which unveiled the complete cast of 'Miss Saigon.'

MISS SAIGON in Manila Extends Till May 5, 2024


Due to the overwhelming demand during pre-sale, presenter GMG Productions has announced Cameron Mackintosh’s globally-acclaimed revival production of Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg’s 'Miss Saigon' will extend its run in Manila until May 5, 2024; the original closing date was Apr. 21.

Cameron Mackintosh's Revival Production of MISS SAIGON to Play Manila, March 2024


The 2014 West End production of 'Miss Saigon,' which also premiered on Broadway in 2017 and recently played at the Sydney Opera House, will make its way to The Theatre at Solaire in March 2024. GMG Productions and GWB Entertainment are on board as producers.

Josh Dela Cruz, Danielle Hope, and Jon Jon Briones Will Star in WATERFALL in Thailand


Waterfall: A New Musical, inspired by the Thai musical Behind the Painting and based upon the novel by Sriburapa, will play at Bangkok's Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre this fall.

Photos: Ralph Macchio Attends Reading of THE KARATE KID Musical


The producers of The Karate Kid - The Musical hosted a reading of the upcoming musical yesterday to a packed studio of Broadway industry heavyweights.

Jon Jon Briones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jon Jon Briones been in?

Jon Jon Briones has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jon Jon Briones been in?

Jon Jon Briones has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Jon Jon Briones's first West End show?

Jon Jon Briones's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 1989

What awards has Jon Jon Briones been nominated for?

Jon Jon Briones has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Miss Saigon. He has also been nominated for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Miss Saigon and for Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Miss Saigon.

What awards has Jon Jon Briones won?

Jon Jon Briones won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in Miss Saigon.

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