FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT LES MISERABLES

LES MISERABLES Superfans Compare The Casts - Part One!

We've asked a few Les Mis obsessives to compare the movie casts with the others immortalised on recordings and on film... (more...)

POLL: Which Song Should the Cast of LES MISERABLES Sing at the Oscars?

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which song should the cast of LES MISERABLES sing at the Oscars? (more...)

LES MISERABLES Cast to Perform at the 85th Academy Awards!

According to Daily Mail, the cast of the Academy Award nominated LES MISERABLES will be performing at the Oscars this February. The song that will be performed is still undecided, but rumors are circulating that it will likely be either be a medley, or one of the ensemble numbers such as 'One Day More' or 'Do You Hear The People Sing.' (more...)

Review Roundup: LES MISERABLES Opens in the Philippines

"Les Miserables" fans in the Philippines had to wait a little longer for the Tom Hooper-helmed stage to screen adaptation of the famous musical, based on Victor Hugo's novel, because cineplexes, primarily in Metro Manila, were booked for the annual Metro Manila Film Festival, which showcases local movie productions, over the holidays. (more...)

LES MISERABLES Breaks UK Box Office Records

According to whatsonstage.com the blockbuster film LES MISERABLES has surpased 'Mamma Mia!' as the biggest ever opening weekend for a movie musical in the UK. The film, which just picked up a Golden Globe Award for Best Film, brought in a record-breaking three day total of £8.13 million, beating Mamma Mia's record of £5.2 million in 2008. (more...)

LES MISERABLES: Exposition of Christian Virtues at Its Core

"To love another person is to see the face of God" - Colm Wilkinson's Bishop Myriel of Digne and Anne Hathaway's Fantine, together with Hugh Jackman's Jean Valjean, sung those arguably the most indelible lyrics by tail end in the Tom Hooper-helmed musical motion picture, "Les Miserables," a faithful film adaptation based on the 1987 Tony Award-winning musical, written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boublil, and Herbert Kretzmer, which in turn was inspired by the French historical novel of the same name, published in 1862, by Victor Hugo, a well-known French Romantic poet and novelist who had evident antipathy toward the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church; but, interestingly, had high regard for the Church's doctrines. (more...)

BWW Blog: Natalie Toro - I Hear You Wanna Know What I Thought Of Les Miserables?

So many people have been emailing me and asking me what I thought of the movie? I have not answered most because I wanted to sit with my "feelings" and make sure that what I thought came from the "right" place. But is there ever a right place when you give an opinion of a show or of some else's work? I mean who the hell am I? Is it a coincidence that I am blogging this month? Do I sit here and give my blah opinion written in black and white forever or do I slash its throat at the helm and let it all hang out? I have certainly gotten my share of evil black and white reviews, some so rotten that it felt like the critic had a personal vendetta against me. Did I deserve it? Well, it's a matter of opinion. (more...)

LES MIS Wins Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

LES MISERABLES, Tom Hooper's sweeping epic adaptation of the iconic musical, is the recipient of this year's Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. (more...)

Hugh Jackman Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in LES MISERABLES

Hugh Jackman was the recipient of this year's Golden Globe award for Best Actor, Musical or Comedy for his role as ‘Jean Valjean' in Tom Hooper's adaptation of LES MISERABLES. (more...)

Anne Hathaway Wins Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for LES MISERABLES

Anne Hathaway is the recipient of this year's Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as ‘Fantine' in Tom Hooper's adaptation of LES MISERABLES. (more...)

LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast

Rebecca Caine, who created the role of Cosette, gives her thoughts on the media hype around the new movie...and looks back on the birth of the hit musical (more...)

LES MISERABLES: Do You Hear The People Sing? Yes, And I Wish I Couldn't

UK editor-in-chief Carrie Dunn writes about the 'singalongers' ruining the Les Mis cinema experience... (more...)

LES MISERABLES Surpasses $200M Worldwide; UK Opening Breaks Box Office Records

Tom Hooper's Academy Award-nominated big screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES has now officially surpassed the $200 million mark worldwide, as of its Friday, January 11, overseas openings, according to Deadline.com. (more...)

LES MISERABLES: Why The Cameos Were Such A Treat!

We all knew about the Les Mis alumni that would appear in the movie - but who made the most impact on you? (more...)

LES MISERABLES: Another View From The UK!

Kaite Welsh is critical of two of the movie's big stars but recommends it none the less. (more...)

LES MISERABLES: The View From The UK!

Fan and theatre director Amy Hanson gives her verdict... (more...)

LES MISERABLES On General Release In UK Cinemas Today!

After all the waiting, the day is here - Les Miserables is on general release in UK cinemas today! (more...)

Hugh Jackman Reacts to LES MIS Oscar Nomination

Jackman said in a statement: 'I hadn't planned to listen live to the announcements, but when I got into the car this morning to go to work, the driver had the nominations streaming as they were being broadcast. To be honest, it's very exciting but all a bit surreal, and it hasn't fully sunk in yet. This is a brilliant awards year that has been defined by an eclectic list of stories that have been told by incredibly talented and courageous filmmakers, and it's an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as the other nominees in the Best Actor category.' (more...)

Anne Hathaway Reacts to LES MIS Oscar Nomination

The film that theatre fans have been watching out for, LES MISERABLES received 7 Oscar nominations this morning, including one for Anne Hathaway as Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The actress, whose mother portrayed Fantine in a touring production of the musical reacted to news of the nomination this morning. (more...)

LES MISERABLES Film Soundtrack Hits #1 on Charts!

According to MTV News, 'Les Miserables: Highlights from the Motion Picture' has now reached #1, hitting 92,000 in sales. The musical's album beat out Mumford & Sons' 'Babel,' Taylor Swift's 'Red,' Phillip Phillips' 'The World From the Side of the Moon,' and One Direction's 'Take Me Home.' (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Brian d'Arcy James Sings LES MISERABLES' 'Bring Him Home'

Brian d'Arcy James sang "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables at the Passionists' 160th Anniversary Celebration. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: 'I Dreamed A Dream On' LES MIS/Aerosmith Piano Mashup

If you can't get enough of Les Miserables, here's a fun listen! Scott Bradlee, the music director at Sleep No More, recorded a mashup of Les Mis' 'I Dreamed A Dream' and 'Dream On' by Aerosmith in light of Tom Hooper's film adaptation of the musical hitting theaters last month. Watch and listen below! (more...)

LES MIS Surpasses $100M at Box Office; TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D Takes Weekend

Tom Hooper's big screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES has now officially surpassed the $100 million mark this weekend (Jan. 4-6). It is now the seventh most-profitable musical since 1974. TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D claimed the weekend box office with $23 million, LES MIS placed at number four. (more...)

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Told Through Emoticons!

While some would consider the plot of the classic musical complex, it's been proven to be simple enough to be told through modern technology's cutest form of communication- emoticons. Try to follow along with the picture, which is currently going viral on Facebook and Twitter, below! (more...)

LES MISERABLES Film Soundtrack Reaches #2 on Billboard 200 Chart!

According to Billboard.com, Les Miserables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack has now hit #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, topped only by Taylor Swift's Red album. (more...)