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Les Miserables Revival 2014 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
2 hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: March 23, 2014
Closing: September 04, 2016

Les Miserables - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, Les Miserables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production that has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records around the country is now coming to Broadway.

LES MISERABLES has returned to Broadway's Imperial Theatre in an acclaimed new production that has audiences leaping to their feet. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MIZ is an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit, that has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

Featuring the timeless score and beloved songs "I Dreamed A Dream," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," and "On My Own," this breathtaking new Broadway production has left the critics awestruck, hailing it "A LES MIZ FOR THE 21st CENTURY!" (The Huffington Post)


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Alfie Boe Joins Broadway's LES MISERABLES as 'Jean Valjean' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2015


Internationally-renowned performer Alfie Boe returns to Broadway to star as 'Jean Valjean' in Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new Broadway production of Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's Les Miserables, now in its second year at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Boe begins performances in Les Miserables tonight, September 1.

BWW Interview: Boe's Back! LES MISERABLES' New Jean Valjean Preps for His Big Broadway Return
by Nicole Rosky - August 15, 2015


Boe just began rehearsals for his Broadway comeback, and he checked in with BroadwayWorld after Day 1. In the full interview below find out how he feels about being Britain's favorite tenor, what his memories are of the 25th Anniversary concert and so much more!

Meet the New Leads of LES MISERABLES on Broadway - Alfie Boe, Montego Glover & Alex Finke!
by Tyler Peterson - August 11, 2015


As reported yesterday, Tony Award-nominee Montego Glover and Alex Finke will join Alfie Boe, the internationally-acclaimed performer who takes over the role of Jean Valjean in Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's Les Miserables, on Sept 1. Glover succeeds Erika Henningsen as Fantine, while Finke (making her Broadway debut) replaces original cast member Samantha Hill. In honor of the trio boarding of one Broadway's most beloved hits, BWW brings you a brief look at their past performances!

Montego Glover & Alex Finke Will Join Cast of LES MISERABLES This September!
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2015


Tony Award-nominee Montego Glover (Memphis) will assume the role of Fantine beginning Tuesday, September 1 in Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new Broadway production of Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's LES MISERABLES, now in its second year at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). She succeeds Erika Henningsen in the role.  Glover, who also received the Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for her acclaimed performance in Memphis, most recently co-starred on Broadway in the musical It Shoulda Been You.   Also on September 1, Alex Finke makes her Broadway debut in the role of Cosette, succeeding Samantha Hill. 

LES MISERABLES Welcomes Youngest and First African-American Jean Valjean in Broadway History
by Sally Henry - July 26, 2015


LES MISERABLES history was made this week when a 21-year-old African-American actor went on as Jean Valjean.

VIDEO: Watch LES MISERABLES' Alfie Boe & Ramin Karimloo Featured in 'Bring Him Home' Mashup
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2015


Below, watch this 'Bring Him Home' super-cut, featuring performances from two acclaimed Jean Valjeans, Alfie Boe and Ramin Karimloo.

LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Concert Airs on THIRTEEN Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 14, 2015


New York's flagship public media station THIRTEEN will air a special re-broadcast of the famed London Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert this evening, June 14 beginning at 7 pm.

BWW Reviews: Storm the Barricades to See Theatre Royale's Brilliant Production of LES MISERABLES
by Audrey Liebross - June 8, 2015


A brilliant production of LES MISERABLES by Theatre Royale appeared at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside. In addition to top-notch performances, the production of LES MIZ features stunning visuals.

Broadway's Next 'Valjean' Alfie Boe Joins Phoenix Symphony in Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2015


Tonight, June 5, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., Broadway's next 'Jean Valjean' Alfie Boe performs with the Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall, with David Hattner, conductor.

Boadway Revival of LES MISERABLES Plays 500th Performance Today
by Tyler Peterson - June 3, 2015


BCameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's LES MISERABLES will celebrate its 500th performance today at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).   Now in its second year on Broadway, this newly-reimagined production of LES MISERABLES opened on Broadway March 23, 2014.

TV: LES MISERABLES' New Eponine, Brennyn Lark, Sings in Shubert Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - June 6, 2015


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including Les Miserables' Brennyn Lark, who performed 'On My Own'- check it out below!

Alfie Boe to Succeed Tony Nominee Ramin Karimloo in Broadway's LES MISERABLES
by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2015


Internationally-renowned performer Alfie Boe will return to Broadway to star as 'Jean Valjean' in Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new Broadway production of Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's Les Miserables, now in its second year at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Boe begins performances in Les Miserables Tuesday, September 1. Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo will give his final performance as Valjean on Sunday, August 30. Boe made his Broadway debut as Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed production La Boheme, for which he and his co-stars received a special Tony Award in 2003 for their performances.

ON RECORD: Brennyn Lark's Five Favorite Cast Albums- 'It's Just Everything'
by On Record - April 15, 2015


BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you our latest weekly series- ON RECORD. Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars. In this week's edition, we hear from Brennyn Lark, who is currently starring as 'Eponine' in Les Miserables- playing at the Imperial Theatre. Read on to find out her top five picks!

Adam Pascal Talks LEZ MIZ Fan Campaign on HAPPY HOUR WITH BEN & ALEXANDER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015


Tony nominee Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida, Chess) will guest on Universal Broadcasting Network's 'Happy Hour with Ben & Alexander' tonight, April 14th at 6 pm PST (streaming live from www.ubnradio.com) to discuss a recent Facebook campaign to 'Bring Adam Pascal To Les Miserables' as Valjean, in light of the recent news that current Valjean, Ramin Karimloo, will be leaving the role at the end of the summer.

Earl Carpenter to Succeed Will Swenson in LES MISERABLES on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2015


Acclaimed British actor Earl Carpenter will return to the role of Javert in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's LES MISERABLES beginning Tuesday, May 12 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Will Swenson will give his final performance as Javert Sunday, May 10. Carpenter performed the role on Broadway last summer while Swenson was on hiatus from the production for another project.

Adam Pascal to Discuss LEZ MIZ Fan Campaign on HAPPY HOUR WITH BEN & ALEXANDER, 4/14
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015


Tony nominee Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida, Chess) will guest on Universal Broadcasting Network's 'Happy Hour with Ben & Alexander' on Tuesday, April 14th at 6 pm PST (streaming live from www.ubnradio.com) to discuss a recent Facebook campaign to 'Bring Adam Pascal To Les Miserables' as Valjean, in light of the recent news that current Valjean, Ramin Karimloo, will be leaving the role at the end of the summer.

Les Miserables FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Les Miserables and what's the order?
Look Down [i]
Freedom Is Mine
My Rooms Are Full
Come In, Sir, for You Are Weary
Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven
Soliloquy [i]
At the End of the Day
I Dreamed a Dream
Lovely Ladies
Fantine's Arrest
The Runaway Cart
Who Am I?
Come to Me
The Confrontation
Castle on a Cloud
Oh Help! I Think I Hear Them Now
Now Look Who's Here
Master of the House
Tell Me Your Name, Have No Fear
The Bargain
Thénardier Waltz
Stars
Look Down [ii]
The Robbery
Javert's Intervention
That Inspector Thinks He's Something
Eponine's Errand
Red and Black
Do You Hear the People Sing?
I Saw Him Once
In My Life [i]
A Heart Full of Love
'Parnasse, What Are You Doing?
This Is His Lair
One Day More
Building the Barricade
On My Own
At the Barricade
You at the Barricade, Listen to This
I Have Overheard Their Plans
Bravo, Little Gavroche!
Good God! What Are You Doing?
A Little Fall of Rain
She Is the First to Fall
Night of Anguish
First Attack
Little People
Drink with Me to Days Gone By
Bring Him Home
Dawn of Anguish
The Second Attack
The Final Battle
Dog Eats Dog
Soliloquy [ii]
Turning
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
Every Day
Valjean's Confession
The Wedding Chorale
Beggars at the Feast
Alone I Wait in the Shadows
Now You Are Here
Finale
In My Life [ii]

Les Miserables History

Other Productions of Les Miserables

1985   West End Original London Production
West End
1987   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1987   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1988   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2006   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
2010   US Tour 25th Anniversary Production
US Tour
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   US Tour Revival National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End West End Staged Concert Revival
West End
2021   West End West End Revival
West End

Les Miserables - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical James Powell
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Laurence Connor
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Caissie Levy
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Ramin Karimloo
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Paule Constable
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Christopher Jahnke
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Stephen Metcalfe
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Stephen Brooker
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Matt Kinley
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Mick Potter
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Les Miserables
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ramin Karimloo
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Les Miserables
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical James Powell
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Laurence Connor
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Paule Constable
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Les Miserables
2014 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Ramin Karimloo
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ramin Karimloo
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Cameron Mackintosh
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Les Miserables
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Mick Potter

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