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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Peter Jöback
| name = Peter Jöback
| image = PETER JÖBACK.jpg
| image = PETER JÖBACK.jpg
| caption = Peter Jöback 2016
| caption = Jöback in 2016
| image_size = 200
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| birth_name = Peter Arne Jöback
| birth_name = Peter Arne Jöback
| alias =
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| birth_place = [[Stockholm]], Sweden
| birth_place = [[Stockholm]], Sweden
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1971|6|4}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1971|6|4}}
| death_date =
| death_date = {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| origin = [[Stockholm]]
| origin = [[Stockholm]]
| instrument = {{hlist|Voice|piano|guitar}}
| instruments = {{hlist|Voice|piano|guitar}}
| genre = {{hlist|Pop|Musical theatre}}
| genre = {{hlist|Pop|Musical theatre}}
| occupation = Singer, musical artist, actor, songwriter, pianist, guitarist
| occupations = Singer, musical artist, actor, songwriter, pianist, guitarist
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Oscar Jöback]]|2010}}
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Oscar Jöback]]|2010}}
| years_active = 1982–present
| years_active = 1982–present
| label = [[Roxy Recordings|Roxy]]
| label = [[Roxy Recordings|Roxy]];<br/>management: [[Dimberg Managementt]]
| website = [http://www.peterjoback.com Official website]
| Management = [[Dimberg Managementt]]
| website = [http://www.peterjoback.com Official website]
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'''Peter Arne Jöback''' (born 4 June 1971 in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]]) is a Swedish singer, actor and [[musical artist]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/343362-Peter-J%C3%B6back|title=Peter Jöback|publisher=discogs|access-date=22 December 2014}}</ref>
'''Peter Arne Jöback''' (born 4 June 1971 in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]]) is a Swedish singer, actor and [[musical artist]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/343362-Peter-J%C3%B6back|title=Peter Jöback|publisher=discogs|access-date=22 December 2014}}</ref>

Jöback has acted in [[musical theatre]], with lead roles in [[West End (theatre)|West End]] productions of ''[[Miss Saigon]]'' and ''[[The Witches of Eastwick (musical)|The Witches of Eastwick]]''. He is also known for his portrayals of [[Erik (The Phantom of the Opera)|the Phantom]] in West End and [[Broadway (theatre)|Broadway]] productions of ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]''. More recently, Jöback took on the role of [[Jean Valjean]] in a West End production of [[Les Misérables (musical)|''Les Misérables'']]. He will reprise the same role for ''[[Les Misérables (musical)#The planned Arena Spectacular world tour|Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour]]''.


==Biography==
==Biography==


=== Early life and education ===
=== Early life and education ===
Peter Jöback was born on 4 June 1971 in Stockholm. He spent his childhood in [[Värmland]] and [[Östergötland]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-05-17 |title=Kristina från Duvemåla - Peter Jöback |url=http://www.duvemala.com/sv/sw_roller_pj.html |access-date=2022-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517154454/http://www.duvemala.com/sv/sw_roller_pj.html |archive-date=17 May 2008 }}</ref>
Peter Jöback was born on 4 June 1971 in Stockholm. He spent his childhood in [[Värmland]] and [[Östergötland]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2008-05-17 |title=Kristina från Duvemåla - Peter Jöback |url=http://www.duvemala.com/sv/sw_roller_pj.html |access-date=2022-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517154454/http://www.duvemala.com/sv/sw_roller_pj.html |archive-date=17 May 2008 }}</ref>


As a student Jöback attended the [[Adolf Fredrik's Music School]] in Stockholm.<ref name="DN 121024">{{cite web |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/ledarkronika/evafranchell/article15664562.ab |title=Alliansen premierar lärare i "fina" skolor |author= Eva Franchell |publisher=Dagens Nyheter (Swedish daily newspaper) |date=24 October 2012 |access-date=24 November 2014 }}</ref>
As a student Jöback attended the [[Adolf Fredrik's Music School]] in Stockholm.<ref name="DN 121024">{{cite web |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/ledarkronika/evafranchell/article15664562.ab |title=Alliansen premierar lärare i "fina" skolor |author= Eva Franchell |publisher=Dagens Nyheter (Swedish daily newspaper) |date=24 October 2012 |access-date=24 November 2014 }}</ref>


=== 1995–2000 ===
=== 1995–2000 ===
Peter Jöback got his big break through his collaboration with [[ABBA]]'s [[Björn Ulvaeus]] and [[Benny Andersson]]. In their musical ''[[Kristina från Duvemåla]]'' (''The Emigrants'') at [[Malmö Opera and Music Theatre]], Jöback created the role of Robert, whose theme song ("Guldet blev till sand") broke every record in the Swedish charts. The musical was seen by over one million Swedes, and the original cast CD-box became a triple-platinum album and received several Swedish Grammy awards. Jöback received his first Golden Mask for his role as Robert.
Peter Jöback got his professional break through his collaboration with [[ABBA]]'s [[Björn Ulvaeus]] and [[Benny Andersson]] in their musical ''[[Kristina från Duvemåla]]'' (''The Emigrants'') at [[Malmö Opera and Music Theatre]]. Jöback created the role of Robert, whose theme song ("Guldet blev till sand") broke every record on the Swedish pop charts. The musical was seen by over one million Swedes, and the original cast's CD box became a triple-platinum album and received several Swedish Grammy awards. Jöback received his first Golden Mask for his role as Robert.


In 1997, Jöback released the album "[[Personliga Val]]", which reached number two on the Swedish album chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hitparad.se/showitem.asp?interpret=Peter+J%F6back&titel=Personliga+val&cat=a|title = Hitparad.se - SverigeTopplistan}}</ref> It featured 11 pop-oriented interpretations of songs from famous musicals.
In 1997, Jöback released his album ''Personliga Val'', which reached no. 2 on the Swedish album chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitparad.se/showitem.asp?interpret=Peter+J%F6back&titel=Personliga+val&cat=a|title = Hitparad.se - SverigeTopplistan}}</ref> It featured 11 pop-oriented interpretations of songs from famous musicals.


Cameron Mackintosh discovered Jöback's talent and offered him the lead as Chris in ''[[Miss Saigon]]'' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London's West End, in 1997. Three years later, at the same theatre, Jöback created the role of Michael in Macintosh's original production of ''[[The Witches of Eastwick (musical)|The Witches of Eastwick]]''.
[[Cameron Mackintosh]] discovered Jöback's talent and offered him the lead as Chris in ''[[Miss Saigon]]'' at the Theatre Royal in London's West End in 1997. In 2000, at the same theatre, Jöback created the role of Michael in Macintosh's original production of ''[[The Witches of Eastwick (musical)|The Witches of Eastwick]]''.


=== 2000–2005 ===
=== 2000–2005 ===
In September 2000 Peter Jöback released ''[[Only When I Breathe]]'' which was his first studio album in English. The album reached number one on the Swedish album charts.<ref>http://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Peter+J%F6back+%26+G%F6teborgs+Symfoniker&titel=Storybook&cat=a</ref>
In September of 2000, Peter Jöback released ''[[Only When I Breathe]]'', his first studio album in English. The album reached no. 1 on the Swedish album charts.<ref>{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Peter+J%F6back+%26+G%F6teborgs+Symfoniker&titel=Storybook&cat=a |title=Peter Jöback & Göteborgs Symfoniker - Storybook |publisher=swedishcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-09}}</ref>


His many stage performances and albums have been met with critical acclaim.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} Jöback's Christmas album was released in 2002. On this album Jöback teamed up with Norwegian singer [[Sissel Kyrkjebø]] in a duet of the Irish folk song "Be thou my vision" in a Swedish translation titled "Gå Inte Förbi". The duo have since been frequent guests at each other's concerts.
Many of Jöback's stage performances and albums have been met with critical acclaim.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} On his Christmas album, released in 2002, Jöback teamed up with Norwegian singer [[Sissel Kyrkjebø]] in a duet of the Irish folk song "Be Thou My Vision" in a Swedish translation titled "Gå Inte Förbi". The duo have since become frequent guests at each other's concerts.


In 2004 Jöback collaborated with [[Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra]] conducted by Nick Davies in a project called ''Storybook'' where he performed classic songs in brand new arrangements. GSO and Jöback released a CD which became a Gold Disc and also performed two concerts in the [[Globe Arena]] and Scandinavium Arena in Sweden. The album also brought Jöback to a superstar status in Norway. His first solo tour there in 2005 was a success both with audience and media.
In 2004, Jöback collaborated with the [[Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra]] conducted by Nick Davies in a project called ''Storybook''. For the project, he performed classic songs in new arrangements. The orchestra and Jöback later released a CD that became a Gold Disc. They also performed two concerts in the [[Globe Arena]] and Scandinavium Arena in Sweden. The album made Jöback a star in Norway, where his first solo tour in 2005 was a success with his audience and the media.


=== 2006–2009===
=== 2006–2010===
During 2006–2007 Peter Jöback starred as the MC in a production of ''[[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]]'' in [[Stockholm]] and [[Gothenburg]]. He received critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask Tony Award. He already in 2003 performed as the MC at Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.
From 2006 to 2007, Jöback starred as the Emcee in a production of ''[[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]]'' in [[Stockholm]] and [[Gothenburg]]. He received critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask Tony Award. He had performed as the Emcee before in 2003 at the Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.


Jöback ended 2008 with a sold-out Christmas tour in arenas in [[Scandinavia]] following the release of a new 4x platinum-selling Christmas album. In 2007 he also toured Scandinavia with his platinum-selling studio album with original songs co-written by himself. In January 2009 Jöback moved to New York City to get new inspiration and make new acquaintances. This has resulted in an album entitled ''East Side Stories'', recorded in Woodstock, featuring prominent guests such as Kate Pierson from [[The B52's]], Sia Furler, Gail Ann Dorsey and the group Betty.
Jöback ended 2008 with a sold-out Christmas tour in arenas in [[Scandinavia]] following the release of a new 4× platinum-selling Christmas album. In 2007, he also toured Scandinavia with his platinum-selling studio album with original songs co-written by himself. In January of 2009, Jöback moved to New York City to get new inspiration and make new acquaintances. This resulted in an album entitled ''East Side Stories'', recorded in Woodstock, featuring prominent guests such as [[Kate Pierson]] from [[The B52's|The B-52's]], [[Sia]], [[Gail Ann Dorsey]] and the group Betty.


Peter Jöback entered [[Melodifestivalen 2010]], the Swedish pre-selection for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010]]. He received a wildcard from [[Sveriges Television|SVT]]. His song, "Hollow", reached the final of the competition, ultimately finishing in 9th.
=== 2010–present ===

Peter Jöback entered [[Melodifestivalen 2010]], the Swedish Pre-selection for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2010]]. He received a wildcard from [[Sveriges Television|SVT]]. His song, "Hollow", reached the final of the competition, ultimately finishing in 9th position. In 2011, Jöback performed in the finale of ''[[The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall]]''. In 2012 Jöback starred as the Phantom in the London production of ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]''. He repeated the role on Broadway in April 2013. His last performance as Phantom on Broadway was on 24 August 2013, when Hugh Panaro took over the role again. However, he has since returned to bring the Phantom to his homeland. The show premiered in September 2016 in Stockholm. In January 2018, Jöback took over the role of the Phantom on Broadway for the 30th Anniversary, alongside [[Ali Ewoldt]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Peter Jöback återvänder till Broadway för exklusivt "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" 30-årsjubileum!|url=http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/helenewigrenprbeyond/pressreleases/peter-joeback-aatervaender-till-broadway-foer-exklusivt-the-phantom-of-the-opera-30-aarsjubileum-2267575|date=15 November 2017|website=[[MyNewsDesk]]|language=sv|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-27 |title=Om musikalen - The Phantom of the Opera - Stockholm {{!}} The Phantom of the Opera - Stockholm |url=http://sweden.thephantomoftheopera.com/om-musikalen/ |access-date=2022-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627201130/http://sweden.thephantomoftheopera.com/om-musikalen/ |archive-date=27 June 2017 }}</ref>
=== 2011–present: Success in musical theatre ===
In 2011, Jöback performed in the finale of ''[[The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall]]''. In 2012, Jöback starred as [[Erik (The Phantom of the Opera)|The Phantom]] in the [[West End (theatre)|West End]] production of ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'' taking over the role from [[Earl Carpenter]]. He reprised the role in the [[Broadway (theatre)|Broadway]] production in April 2013, taking over the role from [[Hugh Panaro]]. His last performance as The Phantom on Broadway was on 24 August, 2013, when Panaro took over the role again. However, he has since returned to bring the Phantom to Sweden. The show premiered in September 2016 in Stockholm. In January 2018, Jöback took over the role of The Phantom from [[Laird Mackintosh]] on Broadway for the 30th Anniversary, alongside [[Ali Ewoldt]] and he left the production again on March 31.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peter Jöback återvänder till Broadway för exklusivt "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" 30-årsjubileum!|url=http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/helenewigrenprbeyond/pressreleases/peter-joeback-aatervaender-till-broadway-foer-exklusivt-the-phantom-of-the-opera-30-aarsjubileum-2267575|date=15 November 2017|website=[[MyNewsDesk]]|language=sv|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2017-06-27 |title=Om musikalen - The Phantom of the Opera - Stockholm {{!}} The Phantom of the Opera - Stockholm |url=http://sweden.thephantomoftheopera.com/om-musikalen/ |access-date=2022-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627201130/http://sweden.thephantomoftheopera.com/om-musikalen/ |archive-date=27 June 2017 }}</ref>

From December 2013 to April 2014, he played [[Sweeney Todd|the title role]] in ''[[Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street]]'' at Stockholms Stadsteater.<ref>[https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/183399-sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-at-stockholms-stadsteater-2013-2014 sweden sweeney todd]</ref>

On 26 January 2024, it was announced he’d have a month-long run in the West End production of ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]]'' as [[Jean Valjean]] from February 13 to March 9.<ref>[https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/les-miserables-announces-new-lead-casting_1566514/ Les Misérables announces new lead casting]</ref> In January and February 2025, he will reprise the role in Sweden as part of the Arena World Tour.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C3hpFwXsEUH/?igsh=amhjNDZxc3R4NmVp Peter Joback Arena Tour Announcement]</ref><ref>[https://aviciiarena.se/en/events/information/les-miserables/ LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR opens its doors to the modernized Avicii Arena between January 23-26, 2025!]</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Peter Jöback is the son of the singer Monica Lind.
Peter Jöback is the son of singer Monica Lind.


On 25 June 2010, Jöback married his partner, Oskar Nilsson at the [[Cirkus (Stockholm)|Cirkus Theatre]] in Stockholm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://joback.nu/2010/06/27/peter-gets-married/|title=Peter gets married|date=27 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Här gifter sig Peter Jöback |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/gPvB6L |access-date=2022-03-10 |website=www.aftonbladet.se |language=sv}}</ref>
On 25 June 2010, Jöback married his partner, Oskar Nilsson, at the [[Cirkus (Stockholm)|Cirkus Theatre]] in Stockholm.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://joback.nu/2010/06/27/peter-gets-married/|title=Peter gets married|date=27 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Här gifter sig Peter Jöback |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/gPvB6L |access-date=2022-03-10 |website=www.aftonbladet.se |date=25 June 2010 |language=sv}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="3" | Peak chart<br />positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br /><ref name=SWE>{{cite web|url=https://swedishcharts.com/search.asp?search=Peter+J%F6back&cat=a|title=Discography Peter Jöback|publisher=Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien|accessdate=14 April 2024}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%;"| [[The Official Finnish Charts|FIN]]<br/><ref name="FIN">{{cite web|url=https://finnishcharts.com/search.asp?search=Peter+Joback&cat=a|title=Discography Peter Jöback|publisher=Finnish Charts Portal. Hung Medien|accessdate=15 April 2024}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%;"| [[VG-lista|NOR]]<br/><ref name="Nor">{{cite web |title=Discography Peter Jöback |url=https://norwegiancharts.com/search.asp?search=Peter+JOback&cat=a |accessdate=15 April 2024 |publisher=Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Peter Jöback (album)|Peter Jöback]]''
|
* Released: 1993
* Label: Big Bag
| — || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Personliga val]]''
|
* Released: November 1997
* Label: Columbia
| 2 || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Only When I Breathe]]''
|
* Released: September 2000
* Label: Columbia
| 1 || 28 || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[I Feel Good and I'm Worth It]]''
|
* Released: March 2002
* Label: Columbia
| 2 || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Jag kommer hem igen till jul]]''
|
* Released: November 2002
* Label: Columbia
| 1 || — || 4
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Det här är platsen]]''
|
* Released: April 2004
* Label: Columbia
| 1 || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Storybook (Peter Jöback album)|Storybook]]'' <br> (with [[Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra]])
|
* Released: November 2004
* Label: Columbia
| 1 || — || 3
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Människor som du och jag]]''
|
* Released: September 2007
* Label: Roxy, UMG
| 2 || — || 12
|-
! scope="row" | ''Himlen Är Inget Tak'' <br> (with [[Eva Dahlgren]])
|
* Released: 2008
* Label: Capitol
| — || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''En God Jul Och Ett Gott Nytt År''
|
* Released: November 2008
* Label: Roxy, UMG
| — || — || 8
|-
! scope="row" | ''East Side Stories''
|
* Released: October 2009
* Label: Roxy, UMG
| 5 || — || 37
|-
! scope="row" | ''Livet, kärleken och döden – La vie, l'amour, la mort''
|
* Released: October 2011
* Label: Razzia
| 2 || — || 36
|-
! scope="row" | ''I ♥ Musicals'' <br> (with Stockholms Sinfonietta)
|
* Released: September 2013
* Label: Columbia
| 2 || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''Humanology''
|
* Released: October 2018
* Label: Sinclair
| 6 || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''Atlas''
|
* Released: 12 April 2024
* Label: Sinclair
| — || — || —
|-
|}


===Albums===
===Cast Recordings===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
* 1993: ''[[Peter Jöback (album)|Peter Jöback]]''
|+ List of cast recording albums, with selected chart positions
* 1997: ''[[Personliga val]]''
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title
* 2000: ''[[Only When I Breathe]]''
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Album details
* 2002: ''[[I Feel Good and I'm Worth It]]''
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart<br />positions
* 2002: ''[[Jag kommer hem igen till jul]]''
|-
* 2003: ''Jag kommer hem igen till jul'' (new version with extra song)
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br /><ref name=SWE/>
* 2004: ''[[Det här är platsen]]''
|-
* 2004: ''[[Storybook (Peter Jöback album)|Storybook]]''
! scope="row" | ''Cabaret'' <br> (with Sara Lindh)
* 2006: ''[[Flera sidor av samma man]]'' (double CD compilation)
|
* 2007: ''[[Människor som du och jag]]''
* Released: January 2007
* 2008: ''[[Himlen är inget tak]]'' (A live CD with [[Eva Dahlgren]])
* Label: Sony Music
* 2009: ''[[East Side Stories (album)|East Side Stories]]''
| 7
* 2010: ''[[En kväll med Petros]]'' (Live Album)
|}
* 2011: ''[[Livet, kärleken och döden – La vie, l'amour, la mort]]''

* 2012: ''[[Jag kommer hem igen till jul]] – Jubileumsutgåva''
===Live albums===
* 2013: ''[[I Love Musicals – The Album]]''
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of live albums, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart<br />positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br /><ref name=SWE/>
|-
! scope="row" | ''En Kväll med Peter Jöback''
|
* Released: November 2010
* Label: Razzia
* Recorded: September 2010
| 27
|}

===Compilation albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart<br />positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br /><ref name=SWE/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%" | [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br /><ref name="Nor"/>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Flera sidor av samma man]]''
|
* Released: July 2006
* Label: Sony Music
| 1 || 5
|}


===Singles===
===Singles===
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* 2010: "Hollow"
* 2010: "Hollow"
* 2011: "Jag kommer hem igen till jul"
* 2011: "Jag kommer hem igen till jul"
* 2022: "The River"

* 2023: "Får Jag Det Här Som Tack?!" (This Is The Thanks I Get?! from [[Wish (film)|Wish]])
===Cast recordings/soundtracks===
* 1992: ''Rockmusikalen Grease''
* 1993: ''Aladdin''
* 1993: ''Fame – The Musical''
* 1994: ''Aladdin Jafars Återkomst''
* 1996: ''Kristina från Duvemåla''
* 1999: ''16 Favoriter ur Kristina från Duvemåla''
* 2000: ''The Witches Of Eastwick''
* 2007: ''Cabaret''


=== Musicals and other shows ===
=== Musicals and other shows ===
*1982–83: ''Mio Min Mio''
*1982–83: ''Mio Min Mio''
*1982–84: ''Sound Of Music''
*1982–84: [[The Sound of Music|''The Sound of Music'']]
*1983–84: ''Snövit (Snow white)''
*1983–84: ''Snövit (Snow white)''
*1984–85: ''Kavallerijungfrun''
*1984–85: ''Kavallerijungfrun''
*1988: ''Här & Nu''
*1988: ''Här & Nu''
*1990: ''Melodifestivalen''
*1990: ''Melodifestivalen''
*1990: ''West Side Story''
*1990: ''[[West Side Story]]''
*1991–92: ''Grease''
*1991–92: ''[[Grease (musical)|Grease]]''
*1993: ''Aladdin''
*1993: ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]''
*1993–94: ''Fame''
*1993–94: ''[[Fame (musical)|Fame]]''
*1994: ''Djungelboken''
*1994: ''Djungelboken''
*1994–95: ''Musical Express 1 & 2''
*1994–95: ''Musical Express 1 & 2''
*1995–98: ''Kristina Från Duvemåla''
*1995–98: ''Kristina Från Duvemåla''
*1997: ''Miss Saigon, in London''
*1997: ''[[Miss Saigon]], in London''
*1997: Peter Jöback – A Musical Voyage''
*1997: Peter Jöback – A Musical Voyage''
*1998: ''Jesus Christ Superstar''
*1998: ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]''
*1998: ''Personliga Val – Live''
*1998: ''Personliga Val – Live''
*1998: ''Peter Jöback Show''
*1998: ''Peter Jöback Show''
*1999: ''Där Regnbågen Slutar''
*1999: ''Där Regnbågen Slutar''
*2000: ''Stuart Little''
*2000: ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''
*2000: ''The Witches of Eastwick, in London''
*2000: ''[[The Witches of Eastwick (musical)|The Witches of Eastwick]], in London''
*2003: ''Cabaret, in Copenhagen''
*2003: ''[[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]], in Copenhagen''
*2005: ''Concert tour in Norway''
*2005: ''Concert tour in Norway''
*2005: ''Rhapsody in rock, Sweden tour''
*2005: ''Rhapsody in rock, Sweden tour''
*2006: ''Cabaret, in Stockholm''
*2006: ''[[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]], in Stockholm''
*2007: ''Cabaret, in Gothenburg''
*2007: ''[[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]], in Gothenburg''
*2008: ''En julkonsert''
*2008: ''En julkonsert''
*2009: ''En julkonsert''
*2009: ''En julkonsert''
*2012: ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'', [[Her Majesty's Theatre]], London
*2012-2013: ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'', London and New York City
*2022: ''I Wish My Life Were a Musical''
*2013: ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'', [[Majestic Theatre (Broadway)|The Majestic Theatre]], New York City
*2023: [[Wish (film)|''Wish'']]
*2018: ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'', [[Majestic Theatre (Broadway)|The Majestic Theatre]], New York City
*2024: ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Miserables]]'', [[Sondheim Theatre|The Sondheim Theatre]], London
*2025: ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Miserables]]'', Gothenburg, Malmo and Stockholm, Sweden


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Peter Jöback
Jöback in 2016
Jöback in 2016
Background information
Birth namePeter Arne Jöback
Born (1971-06-04) 4 June 1971 (age 52)
Stockholm, Sweden
OriginStockholm
Genres
  • Pop
  • Musical theatre
OccupationsSinger, musical artist, actor, songwriter, pianist, guitarist
Instruments
  • Voice
  • piano
  • guitar
Years active1982–present
LabelsRoxy;
management: Dimberg Managementt
Spouse(s)
​
(m. 2010)​
WebsiteOfficial website

Peter Arne Jöback (born 4 June 1971 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer, actor and musical artist.[1]

Jöback has acted in musical theatre, with lead roles in West End productions of Miss Saigon and The Witches of Eastwick. He is also known for his portrayals of the Phantom in West End and Broadway productions of The Phantom of the Opera. More recently, Jöback took on the role of Jean Valjean in a West End production of Les Misérables. He will reprise the same role for Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour.

Biography[edit]

Early life and education[edit]

Peter Jöback was born on 4 June 1971 in Stockholm. He spent his childhood in Värmland and Östergötland.[2]

As a student Jöback attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm.[3]

1995–2000[edit]

Peter Jöback got his professional break through his collaboration with ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson in their musical Kristina från Duvemåla (The Emigrants) at Malmö Opera and Music Theatre. Jöback created the role of Robert, whose theme song ("Guldet blev till sand") broke every record on the Swedish pop charts. The musical was seen by over one million Swedes, and the original cast's CD box became a triple-platinum album and received several Swedish Grammy awards. Jöback received his first Golden Mask for his role as Robert.

In 1997, Jöback released his album Personliga Val, which reached no. 2 on the Swedish album chart.[4] It featured 11 pop-oriented interpretations of songs from famous musicals.

Cameron Mackintosh discovered Jöback's talent and offered him the lead as Chris in Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal in London's West End in 1997. In 2000, at the same theatre, Jöback created the role of Michael in Macintosh's original production of The Witches of Eastwick.

2000–2005[edit]

In September of 2000, Peter Jöback released Only When I Breathe, his first studio album in English. The album reached no. 1 on the Swedish album charts.[5]

Many of Jöback's stage performances and albums have been met with critical acclaim.[citation needed] On his Christmas album, released in 2002, Jöback teamed up with Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø in a duet of the Irish folk song "Be Thou My Vision" in a Swedish translation titled "Gå Inte Förbi". The duo have since become frequent guests at each other's concerts.

In 2004, Jöback collaborated with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nick Davies in a project called Storybook. For the project, he performed classic songs in new arrangements. The orchestra and Jöback later released a CD that became a Gold Disc. They also performed two concerts in the Globe Arena and Scandinavium Arena in Sweden. The album made Jöback a star in Norway, where his first solo tour in 2005 was a success with his audience and the media.

2006–2010[edit]

From 2006 to 2007, Jöback starred as the Emcee in a production of Cabaret in Stockholm and Gothenburg. He received critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask Tony Award. He had performed as the Emcee before in 2003 at the Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.

Jöback ended 2008 with a sold-out Christmas tour in arenas in Scandinavia following the release of a new 4× platinum-selling Christmas album. In 2007, he also toured Scandinavia with his platinum-selling studio album with original songs co-written by himself. In January of 2009, Jöback moved to New York City to get new inspiration and make new acquaintances. This resulted in an album entitled East Side Stories, recorded in Woodstock, featuring prominent guests such as Kate Pierson from The B-52's, Sia, Gail Ann Dorsey and the group Betty.

Peter Jöback entered Melodifestivalen 2010, the Swedish pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. He received a wildcard from SVT. His song, "Hollow", reached the final of the competition, ultimately finishing in 9th.

2011–present: Success in musical theatre[edit]

In 2011, Jöback performed in the finale of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall. In 2012, Jöback starred as The Phantom in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera taking over the role from Earl Carpenter. He reprised the role in the Broadway production in April 2013, taking over the role from Hugh Panaro. His last performance as The Phantom on Broadway was on 24 August, 2013, when Panaro took over the role again. However, he has since returned to bring the Phantom to Sweden. The show premiered in September 2016 in Stockholm. In January 2018, Jöback took over the role of The Phantom from Laird Mackintosh on Broadway for the 30th Anniversary, alongside Ali Ewoldt and he left the production again on March 31.[6][7]

From December 2013 to April 2014, he played the title role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Stockholms Stadsteater.[8]

On 26 January 2024, it was announced he’d have a month-long run in the West End production of Les Misérables as Jean Valjean from February 13 to March 9.[9] In January and February 2025, he will reprise the role in Sweden as part of the Arena World Tour.[10][11]

Personal life[edit]

Peter Jöback is the son of singer Monica Lind.

On 25 June 2010, Jöback married his partner, Oskar Nilsson, at the Cirkus Theatre in Stockholm.[12][13]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
SWE
[14] 		FIN
[15] 		NOR
[16]
Peter Jöback
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Big Bag
 — — —
Personliga val
  • Released: November 1997
  • Label: Columbia
 2 — —
Only When I Breathe
  • Released: September 2000
  • Label: Columbia
 1 28 —
I Feel Good and I'm Worth It
  • Released: March 2002
  • Label: Columbia
 2 — —
Jag kommer hem igen till jul
  • Released: November 2002
  • Label: Columbia
 1 — 4
Det här är platsen
  • Released: April 2004
  • Label: Columbia
 1 — —
Storybook
(with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2004
  • Label: Columbia
 1 — 3
Människor som du och jag
  • Released: September 2007
  • Label: Roxy, UMG
 2 — 12
Himlen Är Inget Tak
(with Eva Dahlgren)
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Capitol
 — — —
En God Jul Och Ett Gott Nytt År
  • Released: November 2008
  • Label: Roxy, UMG
 — — 8
East Side Stories
  • Released: October 2009
  • Label: Roxy, UMG
 5 — 37
Livet, kärleken och döden – La vie, l'amour, la mort
  • Released: October 2011
  • Label: Razzia
 2 — 36
I ♥ Musicals
(with Stockholms Sinfonietta)
  • Released: September 2013
  • Label: Columbia
 2 — —
Humanology
  • Released: October 2018
  • Label: Sinclair
 6 — —
Atlas
  • Released: 12 April 2024
  • Label: Sinclair
 — — —

Cast Recordings[edit]

List of cast recording albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
SWE
[14]
Cabaret
(with Sara Lindh)
  • Released: January 2007
  • Label: Sony Music
 7

Live albums[edit]

List of live albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
SWE
[14]
En Kväll med Peter Jöback
  • Released: November 2010
  • Label: Razzia
  • Recorded: September 2010
 27

Compilation albums[edit]

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
SWE
[14] 		SWE
[16]
Flera sidor av samma man
  • Released: July 2006
  • Label: Sony Music
 1 5

Singles[edit]

  • 1990: "En sensation"
  • 1990: "Let's Kiss (Like Angels Do)"
  • 1991: "This Time"
  • 1992: "More Than a Game" (with Towe Jaarnek)
  • 1993: "Det ingen annan vet"
  • 1993: "Du är min längtan"
  • 1993: "Nu när jag funnit dig"
  • 1996: "Guldet blev till sand"
  • 1997: "En sång om oss"
  • 1998: "Vem ser ett barn"
  • 1999: "Hon ser inte mig"
  • 2000: "Higher"
  • 2000: "Tonight"
  • 2001: "Under My Skin"
  • 2002: "She's Like A Butterfly"
  • 2002: "Sinner"
  • 2003: "Gå inte förbi", duet with Sissel Kyrkjebø
  • 2004: "Du har förlorat mer än jag"
  • 2004: "Sommarens sista sång"
  • 2006: "Jag blundar i solens sken"
  • 2007: "Stockholm i natt"
  • 2007: "Han är med mig nu", featuring Annika Norlin [Säkert]
  • 2007: "Italy vs Helsinki", together with the band Laakso
  • 2007: "Jag står för allt jag gjort"
  • 2008: "Himlen är inget tak", with Eva Dahlgren
  • 2009: "Sing", with Kate Pierson
  • 2010: "Hollow"
  • 2011: "Jag kommer hem igen till jul"
  • 2022: "The River"
  • 2023: "Får Jag Det Här Som Tack?!" (This Is The Thanks I Get?! from Wish)

Musicals and other shows[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Peter Jöback". discogs. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Kristina från Duvemåla - Peter Jöback". 17 May 2008. Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. ^ Eva Franchell (24 October 2012). "Alliansen premierar lärare i "fina" skolor". Dagens Nyheter (Swedish daily newspaper). Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Hitparad.se - SverigeTopplistan".
  5. ^ Steffen Hung. "Peter Jöback & Göteborgs Symfoniker - Storybook". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Peter Jöback återvänder till Broadway för exklusivt "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" 30-årsjubileum!". MyNewsDesk (in Swedish). 15 November 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Om musikalen - The Phantom of the Opera - Stockholm | The Phantom of the Opera - Stockholm". 27 June 2017. Archived from the original on 27 June 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  8. ^ sweden sweeney todd
  9. ^ Les Misérables announces new lead casting
  10. ^ Peter Joback Arena Tour Announcement
  11. ^ LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR opens its doors to the modernized Avicii Arena between January 23-26, 2025!
  12. ^ "Peter gets married". 27 June 2010.
  13. ^ "Här gifter sig Peter Jöback". www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). 25 June 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  14. ^ a b c d "Discography Peter Jöback". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Discography Peter Jöback". Finnish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Discography Peter Jöback". Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2024.

External links[edit]

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