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"The riveting, Joseph C. Townsend,
whose emotional commitment
to their story is matched only
by their vocal prowess
with their song."
   
-BroadwayWorld

ABOUT

About

Joseph C. Townsend is a Middle Eastern American AEA Actor, Singer based in New York City. Hailing from the small historic Central NY city of Auburn, NY. Joseph moved to NYC after booking the National Tour of How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical on his first NYC audition. He has since performed in Oliver at Paper Mill Playhouse, various regional theatres, and a contemporary reimagining of Mozart’s Le Nozze Di Figaro in Italy. 
 

Joe has performed as a Concert guest star at Lincoln Center, The Town Hall, 54 Below, Birdland, and The Green Room 42. He had the honor of singing “Over The Rainbow” at the Smithsonian Institute of American History in Washington, D.C. for the unveiling of The Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, after their two year restoration process was complete. Joseph has performed the Star-Spangled Banner 90 times (as of 05/01/21) for Veteran’s, political, sporting, and ceremonial events including for the NYC FBI Headquarters, and The Wall That Heals. In 2020, Joseph was nominated “Best Vocalist of The Decade” by BroadwayWorld Cabaret for his debut just three months before the pandemic shutdown. Joe trained at the Manhattan School of Music and Stella Adler Studio of Acting on full-scholarship. In loving memory of Mother, Cindy, and Grandmother, Mary. 

NEWS

UPCOMING

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August 2, 2023 7pm
Symphony Space

Joseph will be a guest artist singing with a 27-piece orchestra alongside members of
the final cast of Broadway's The Phantom of The Opera


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July 16, 2023 7pm
54 Below


Joseph will be singing "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA
in Fifty Key Stage Musicals representing Mamma Mia 


Click here for more info

May 18, 2023 - June 11, 2023 
ACT of Connecticut

Joseph will be playing
the (Syrian) Fakir
in The Secret Garden


www.actofct.org

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RESUME

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‘The Winner Takes It All’ by ABBA from Mamma Mia - 54 Below - Joseph C. Townsend

‘The Winner Takes It All’ by ABBA from Mamma Mia - 54 Below - Joseph C. Townsend

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“That’s Life” made famous by Frank Sinatra/SMASH - Joseph C. Townsend

“That’s Life” made famous by Frank Sinatra/SMASH - Joseph C. Townsend

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“As Long As He Needs Me” from OLIVER - Original Key -  Birdland Jazz NYC - Joseph C. Townsend

“As Long As He Needs Me” from OLIVER - Original Key - Birdland Jazz NYC - Joseph C. Townsend

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"Over The Rainbow" f. The Wizard of Oz  made famous by Judy Garland - 54 Below - Joseph C. Townsend

"Over The Rainbow" f. The Wizard of Oz made famous by Judy Garland - 54 Below - Joseph C. Townsend

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"Pieces of Dreams" made famous by Shirley Bassey - Joseph C. Townsend

"Pieces of Dreams" made famous by Shirley Bassey - Joseph C. Townsend

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"Answer Me" from The Band's Visit - Audition Cut - Joseph C. Townsend

"Answer Me" from The Band's Visit - Audition Cut - Joseph C. Townsend

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Stranger in Paradise from KISMET - Audition Cut 1 and 2 - Joseph C. Townsend

Stranger in Paradise from KISMET - Audition Cut 1 and 2 - Joseph C. Townsend

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"Those Were The Days" - made famous by Mary Hopkin/Dolly Parton - Joseph C. Townsend

"Those Were The Days" - made famous by Mary Hopkin/Dolly Parton - Joseph C. Townsend

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“That’s Life” made famous by Frank Sinatra/SMASH - Joseph C. Townsend

“That’s Life” made famous by Frank Sinatra/SMASH - Joseph C. Townsend

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"Pieces of Dreams" made famous by Shirley Bassey - Joseph C. Townsend

"Pieces of Dreams" made famous by Shirley Bassey - Joseph C. Townsend

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