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Les Miserables Revival 2014

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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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Les Miserables

Bringing Him Home, Yet Again
7 / 10

...this 'Les Miz' will offend none of the musical's fans with any directorial innovations, and will give them a chance to assess how a new generation of performers meets the challenges of the score. The big winners, happily, were the actors playing the dominating roles of hero and villain: Mr. Karimloo as the bread stealer, single father, long-sufferer and future saint; and Will Swenson as Javert, dogged pursuer of said hero and general scourge to all noble causes and pure hearts...Making a sterling Broadway debut, [Karimloo] sets a high standard in the prologue, performing Valjean's angry soliloquy with fiery intensity and full-throttled vocalism that gradually shades into more nuanced coloring as Valjean...The highlight of his performance, and perhaps the production as a whole, is Mr. Karimloo's beautifully restrained but richly felt rendition of 'Bring Him Home'...The rest of the cast doesn't always meet the same high standards, although all are creditable performers within the limits of their roles...

'Les Misérables' review: Smartly cast
8 / 10

But nothing in this return of the Victor Hugo popera has the musty feel of the road. The chorus has been impeccably drilled and, except for a few ragged voices at the barricades, the whores, beggars and ruffians of pre-revolutionary France keep a fine balance between robust singing and acting. And speaking of real finds, Gaten Matarazzo, who played little Gavroche at the preview I saw, is a star. And then there is Karimloo, whose Valjean evolves from a feral, hotheaded convict into a dashing, dignified hero without a shadow of Hugh Jackman from the 2012 movie on his brow. Karimloo's voice has a rare purity and focus and, though we would expect his low tenor to strain for the stratospheric notes in 'Bring Him Home,' he even finds the finesse and stamina to be tender in it...Nikki M. James shows vast range in her a touching, street-wise Eponine, with a lush yet piercing voice. Caissie Levy makes a poignant Fantine...For those of us in the minority, 'Les Miz' remains Masterpiece Musical at its most earnest, marred by cumulative bellowing and politics so fuzzy-edged that they never get beyond a generic storm-the-barricades fervor. But if we need to have 'Les Miz' -- and obviously, we do -- I pick this one.

LES MISERABLES Revival Marches Into Final Week on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2016


If you want to 'hear the people sing' on Broadway, it's your last chance (at least for now)!

Stage Tube: STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Shows Off His Broadway Voice With 'Bring Him Home'
by Nora Dominick - August 24, 2016


Gaten Matarazzo is best known to Broadway audiences as the original Gavroche in the recent revival of LES MISERABLES. Below, Gaten shows off his love for all things Les Mis as he belts the famous number 'Bring Him Home.' Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Brush Up on LES MISERABLES in 5 Minutes; Closes This September!
by Nicole Rosky - August 18, 2016


The current Broadway revival of Les Miserables, is in its final weeks at the Imperial Theatre, where it will run through September 4th. Need a refresher on the story before the last curtain comes down? Below, check out a summary of the show in just five minutes!

LES MISERABLES Celebrates 1,000 Trips to the Barricade
by Ashlee Latimer - August 14, 2016


The current Broadway revival of Les Miserables, which opened in March 2014 and is scheduled to play through September 4th, celebrates its 1,000th performance today. The current revival has played more than twice as long as the 2006 revival, which closed after just 483 performances. The original 1987 production 6,680 performances and is the fifth-longest running production in Broadway history.

TV: LES MISERABLES Brings the Classics to Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 22, 2016


In attendance was the cast of Les Miserables (Hayden Tee, Allison Luff, John Owen-Jones) who performed the songs 'Stars,' 'Bring Him Home' and 'I Dreamed a Dream.' Check out highlights below!

LES MISERABLES Miniseries Heading to TV; BWW Looks Back at Many Adaptations!
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2016


As BWW reported earlier today, Weinstein Television and the BBC will collaborate on a new version of Victor Hugo's LES MISERABLES. Below, BWW looks back on the many incarnations of the Victor Hugo classic

Six-Part LES MISERABLES Miniseries Coming to Television
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2016


Weinstein Television and the BBC will collaborate on a new version of Victor Hugo's LES MISERABLES.

Jason Forbach of LES MISERABLES Broadway Sings Song for Orlando - 49 HEARTBEATS
by Kathy Strain - July 5, 2016


When the senseless killings at the Orlando nightclub PULSE happened, many tried to understand why such an act had taken place. Jason Forbach has been involved in LES MISERABLES on tour and on Broadway for the past 6 years and wrote a song along with Brett Rowe to honor those lost but not forgotten.

Same-Sex Kiss Cut From Singapore Production of LES MISERABLES
by Michael Dale - June 13, 2016


An unscripted kiss, meant as a comic bit, would have changed the production's official rating.

TV: John Owen-Jones Represents LES MISERABLES at Stars in the Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - June 7, 2016


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, took place just last week in Shubert Alley. Hosted by Tony nominee Sean Hayes and Mo Rocca, Broadway's best once again turned out for the annual performance - including John Owen-Jones, who performed 'Bring Him Home' from LES MISERABLES.

3,000 NYC Students to Visit Broadway's LES MISERABLES in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016


Inside Broadway's Executive Director Michael Presser has announced that on Thursday, June 2, the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) will be visited by thousands of NYC public school students as the non-profit theatre arts and education organization presents its popular program Creating the Magic. Featuring the cast and production crew of the Broadway revival of the hit musical Les Miserables, the 80 minute program will be offered at 10:45am and 1:15pm.

LES MISERABLES Will Welcome a New Thenardier to Broadway Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016


David Rossmer will assume the role of Thenardier in Cameron Mackintosh's production of Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil's legendary musical Les Miserables tomorrow, Friday, May 13 at the Imperial Theatre, it was announced today.

Bid To Win a Walk-On Role in LES MISERABLES, Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Michael Dale - April 14, 2016


The winner of Charitybuzz's new auction will join the student revolutionaries on stage during 'The People's Song.'

SPOOF: Hamptons Parents Object to Kids Playing Poor People in High School LES MISERABLES
by Michael Dale - March 31, 2016


Dan's Paper of the Hamptons offers an unusual complaint from parents regarding the school musical.

Photo Coverage: New LES MISERABLES Stars Celebrate 2 Years on Broadway with Tony's Portrait Unveiling!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - March 25, 2016


The cast celebrated the milestone with a post-performance party at Tony's di Napoli Restaurant, featuring the unveiling of a portrait featuring stars John Owen-Jones (Valjean) and Hayden Tee (Javert) by artist Dan May for the restaurant's Broadway Wall of Fame.  The party was hosted by Bruce Dimpflmaier and Tony's di Napoli and emceed by Valerie Smaldone. Check out photos from inside the special event below!

Broadway AM Report, 3/23/2016 - LES MIZ Turns Two and More!
by Jessica Khan - March 23, 2016


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: LES MISERABLES celebrates its 2nd anniversary on Broadway, and SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Eric Sciotto takes over BWW's Twitter today!

Broadway 'Previvals': How Might LES MISERABLES Been Cast In 1964?
by Michael Dale - March 8, 2016


Theatre fans love to fantasy cast revivals, but what if the show you're casting played on Broadway earlier than it actually did.

TV Exclusive: LES MISERABLES' Rachel Izen Is Helping to Make Broadway Greener
by Nicole Rosky - March 1, 2016


Leonardo DiCaprio made headlines this week for calling climate change 'the most urgent threat facing our entire species' in his Oscar acceptance speech. The longtime Hollywood heartthrob isn't alone in his attitudes toward climate change.

John Owen-Jones Becomes Next 'Jean Valjean' in LES MISERABLES This Evening
by Tyler Peterson - March 1, 2016


The Broadway revival of Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's beloved musical LES MISERABLES welcomes a new 'Jean Valjean' - John Owen-Jones - tonight, March 1.

Claude-Michel Schönberg Says Upcoming Manila Production of LES MIS Will Be 'Entirely Different'
by Louisa Brady - February 21, 2016


According to Inquirer, composer Claude-Michel Schonberg (LES MIS, MISS SAIGON) has claimed that the upcoming Manila Production of LES MIS will be 'an entirely different one, unlike anything you had seen before.' The production, which will be performing this March in Manila, will tour throughout Asia and celebrates the musical's 30th anniversary.

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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