Josh Houghton

Josh was born and raised in Ashland, Oregon, and has a BFA in Theatre from The New School located in New York City.  Since graduating college, Josh has worked consistently in theatre all of the country with favorite roles including: Papa Who in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (National Tour, Grand Ole Opry); Buddy in Elf the Musical (Arvada Center, Media Theatre); Scarecrow/Hunk in The Wizard of Oz (Fireside Theatre, Little Theatre on the Square); and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (Theatre by the Sea).

Having recently moved to Chicago, Josh is proud to make his Chicago debut as Mitzi/Tick in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Mercury Theater.