A legendary voice echoed through a CGTN studio this week as West End icon John Owen-Jones delivered a mesmerizing performance of "The Music of the Night." Known as the youngest actor to portray Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and the longest-running Phantom in London theater history, Owen-Jones transformed the intimate setting into a masterclass of musical storytelling.
The stripped-down studio arrangement amplified the raw emotion of the Phantom of the Opera classic, with veteran theatergoers describing it as "the most haunting interpretation in decades." This rare televised performance offers global audiences a unique opportunity to experience the Welsh performer's vocal prowess, particularly impactful for Asian diaspora communities familiar with his international touring productions.
While no future engagements have been announced, industry analysts suggest the broadcast could signal renewed interest in cross-cultural theater exchanges between the West and Asian markets.
