Javon King (he/him) is a Green Room Award–winning actor, singer and dancer working between New York City and Melbourne, celebrated for his powerhouse performances and magnetic stage presence. Most recently, he starred as Judasin the Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, delivering a raw, commanding performance that further cemented his reputation as a leading man with edge and soul.
His Australian theatre credits include Tristan/Young Man 6 in The Inheritance at fortyfivedownstairs, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at Chapel Off Chapel—a role that earned him the Green Room Award for Best Supporting Actor—and Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Hairspray Australian Tour, for which he received a Green Room Award nomination. Each role highlights his versatility across contemporary drama and classic musical theatre.
Originally from the United States, Javon holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Rider University (New Jersey). His US credits include international and national tours as Angel Dumott Schunard in the 20th and 25th Anniversary Tours of RENT, along with Mereb in Aida and Henry/Jack understudy in Newsies. He also appeared in a commercial for “Hairspray Live!” in 2016.
He is deeply grateful for the support of his family, friends and agencies in both the US and Australia. Javon continues to build an exciting, cross-continental career driven by passion, purpose and performance.
