About John Smitherman

My background...I have been involved in the music world my entire adult life, bouncing from performing to teaching to directing. As a performer, I've been lucky enough to have performed nearly 200 leading roles on the professional musical and opera stages, including Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES, Sam in MAMMA MIA, as well as the title roles in THE STUDENT PRINCE, JEKYLL & HYDE and four different versions of PHANTOM. As a concert artist, I have had the joy and honor of performing literally around the world. In 2000, I was selected as one of the Three American Tenors which spawned a series of concerts throughout the United States. I also enjoy writing and have authored and published several comedies and murder mysteries, including ALL ABOARD...And Then Some, Holy Cannoli, Holy Stromboli, Sorry, Wrong Window, and IS HE DEAD...AGAIN? I wrote and debuted my first musical, RETURN OF THE PHANTOM, which ran for a month with highly acclaimed audience response and press reviews, closing prior to the pandemic of 2020. The Fall of 2026 is the World Premiere of my second musical ZORRO: A NEW BEGINNING! I've always have had music in my life and feel it is an essential part of it. Whether you are a beginner or already out there singing, I can help you to achieve your ultimate vocal goals.