Valjean- Hugh Jackman (Ramin Karmiloo is more likely) Javert- Brian Stokes Mitchell/James Barbour Fantine- Stephanie J. Block/Sutton Foster Eponine- Anneliese Van Der Pol/Caissie Levy Cosette- Sierra Boggess/Laura Osnes Marius- Kyle Dean Massey Thenardier- James Corden Madame Thenardier- Da'Vine Joy Randolph Enjolras- Jeremy Jordan
These are my top choices for those roles Not familiar enough with those on Broadway now to make a suggestion for the rest, but I do think Stephanie J. Block would be good as Fantine. Would love to see Samantha Barks gets a chance on Broadway.
Valjean- Corey Hart Javert- Dee Snyder Fantine- Tiffany Eponine- Deborah Gibson Cosette- Lisa Lisa Marius- Rick Astley Thenardier- Meatloaf Madame Thenardier- Pat Benatar Enjolras- John Waite
Foster has kind of outgrown Fantine on stage, it just isn't a big role and the show is not a hot, buzzy property like it was when LuPone signed up for it back in the 80s. After THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD I feel like Block is in a similar situation, though she might relish the chance to play the role in a high profile revival for 6 months. I'd love to see someone like Erin Davie as Fantine, even if she's not a big belter. Barks should try to establish a career away from this show, she must have other roles she can play.
Jean Valjean - Anthony Warlow Javert - Andrew Varela Fantine - Betsy Morgan/Betsy Wolfe Madame Thenardier - Mary Testa Thenardier - Bertie Carvel/Jim Borstelmann Eponine - Jennifer Damiano Marius - Matt Doyle Enjolras - Jay Armstrong Johnson Cosette - ????
Valjean- Brian d'Arcy James Javert- Tom Wopat Fantine- Sierra Boggess Eponine- Anneliese van der Pol or Caissie Levy (I agree with Phillytheatreguy10) Cosette- Chandra Lee Schwartz Marius- Aaron Tveit (I'd like to see what he could do with this role after playing Enjorlas) Thenardier- Michael McGrath Madame Thenardier- Judy Kaye Enjolras- Kyle Dean Mssey
Do you think they might use any of the current touring cast? They aren't big names, but I quite enjoyed the tour when I saw it a few months back, particularly Andrew Varela as Javert and Jason Forbach as Enjolras (Joseph Spieldenner makes a good Grantaire too, in the category of smaller roles). It would be amusing if Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess were Valjean and Fantine; and they'd be good I think.
Valjean- Nathan Lane Javert- Matthew Broderick Fantine- Lea Delaria Eponine- Mary Lynn Rajskub Cosette- Tina Majorino Marius- Skrillex Thenardier- Rosie O'Donnell Madame Thenardier- Jane Lynch Enjolras- Andrew Rannells
Valjean- Someone I don't know Javert- Someone I don't know Fantine- Never heard of her Eponine- Never heard of her Cosette- Ex-Law & Order Victim Marius- Facebook Fanpage of the Month
I think Lilla is too big to play YC now, let alone play the role next year when she'll be close to 13. Isn't YC supposed to be around 8 or 9? Emily Rosenfeld would be perfect as YC, she's almost 9, already really tiny, and could stay with the show for a while.
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