STAGE TUBE: Colm Wilkinson On the LES MISERABLES Film Set! by Stage Tube - May 16, 2012Filming for the upcoming Les Miserables movie is well underway, and new footage of the show's original Valjean, Colm Wilkinson - who is playing the Bishop in this film incarnation - has just surfaced! Click below to hear from Wilkinson on set! (more...) Photo Flash: First Look at Colm Wilkinson in LES MIS Movie! by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012Colm Wilkinson, who originated the role of Jean Valjean in both the original London and Broadway productions of LES MISERABLES, will make a special appearance in the upcoming LES MIS film as the merciful Bishop. A picture was just released of Wilkinson in his Bishop garb opposite Hugh Jackman, Jean Valjean in the film. (more...) STAGE TUBE: Hugh Jackman Wishes 'Happy Mother's Day' from LES MIS Film Set! by Stage Tube - May 11, 2012Hugh Jackman takes a moment to wish everyone a happy Mother's Day from the set of the Les Misérables film.Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean) takes a moment to wish everyone a happy Mother's Day from the set of the Les Misérables film. Check out the video below! (more...) Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman and Isabelle Allen on LES MIS Film Set! by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012The Les Misérables film just released a new Facebook photo featuring Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean) chatting with Isabelle Allen (Young Cosette) on the Les Mis film set. Check out the photo below! (more...) LES MIS' Jason Forbach, Abilene Philharmonic Perform Broadway Favorites Tonight, 5/5 by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2012Jason Forbach, currently appearing as Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Les Miserables, will present a one-night-only concert "Broadway a la Carte II" alongside Kristi Tingle and the Abilene Philharmonic under the musical direction of Maestro David Itken. The concert is tonight, May 5th at the Abilene Civic Center at 8 p.m. It will feature classic songs from the best of the Broadway stage including hits from Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Miss Saigon and more. (more...) Photo Flash: Russell Crowe as Javert in LES MIS Film! by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012Russell Crowe often posts on Twitter about the Les Miserables film, sometimes in character, and he recently retweeted a picture of himself in his Javert garb, which was then posted by the Les Miserables movie's official Twitter. (more...) Ain't It Cool Reveals LES MIS Movie Teaser Details; Hathaway 'Raw' by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012The highly anticipated film version of LES MISÉRABLES is heading toward its December release, and while shooting continues, Ain't It Cool News wrote about the trailer after previewing it at CinemaCon 2012. (more...) Photo Flash: First Look at LES MISERABLES Film Poster! by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2012Collider.com recently reported that the first official teaser poster for the upcoming LES MISERABLES film surfaced last weekend at CinemaCom in Las Vegas. Drawing inspiration from the musical production's iconic artwork, the first poster features a crimson-shaded Cosette against a cream background, proving director Tom Hooper is remaining loyal to the source material in many ways. Check out the debut poster below!
(more...) STAGE TUBE: LES MISERABLES' Beyond the Barricade: Episode 1 by Stage Tube - April 20, 2012The LES MISERABLES London cast just started a new Q & A series with David Shannon, who is currently playing Jean Val Jean. In this video, Shannon answers fan questions and elaborates on his past work experience, challenges in the show, and embarrassing moments on stage. (more...) Photo Flash: First Look at Anne Hathaway as 'Fantine' in LES MISERABLES! by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2012Popsugar.com has revealed a sneak peek look at Anne Hathaway on the set of the Les Miserables film in London! Hathaway is playing the troubled Fantine in the film, which is set for a December 7, 2012 release. Check her out alongside the film's Jean Valjean below! (more...) New Photo of Eddie Redmayne and Aaron Tveit on LES MIS Film Set! by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2012More photos from the film set of Tom Hooper's LES MISÉRABLES have surfaced on Tumblr, featuring Eddie Redmayne (Marius) and Aaron Tveit (Enjorlas)! (more...) Photo Flash: First Images of LES MISERABLES Set by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2012The set of Tom Hooper's adaptation of LES MISERABLES has been open to the public since filming began in Greenwich, UK last week. And with such a generous offer, plenty of fans have taken advantage and flocked to the set, erected outside of the Old Royal Naval College. BroadwayWorld has scoured the internet to find a handful of the most enticing shots of the epic musical's set and crew, and compiled them here.
(more...) Fred Kavli Theatre Presents LES MISERABLES, 9/4-9 by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2012The Fred Kavli Theatre is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a week-long engagement from September 4th through the 9th. More information on LES MISERABLES, visit www.lesmis.com. Tickets for the national tour's stop at the Civic Theatre are available at www.los-angeles-theatre.com.
(more...) STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Tour by Stage Tube - April 5, 2012Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables opened at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI on Tuesday. Watch the local news go behind the scenes in the video below! (more...) Peter Lockyer, Timothy Gulan, Lauren Wiley. et al. Join Cast of LES MISERABLES Tour by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2012Cameron Mackintosh’s new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables welcomes Peter Lockyer to the role of Jean Valjean beginning in East Lansing, MI, at Wharton Center on April 5, 2012. This week also marks the debut of Timothy Gulan as Thénardier, Lauren Wiley as Cosette, and Jason Forbach as Enjolras. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. The production plays Wharton Center through April 8 followed by Indianapolis, IN at Clowes Memorial Hall April 10-15 and Greenville, SC at The Peace Center April 17-22. (more...) STAGE TUBE: Go Backstage With Ramin Karimloo at LES MIS! by Stage Tube - March 31, 2012West End star Ramin Karimloo, who was just seen as the title character in the 25th Anniversary concert of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is currently starring as Jean Valjean in the London production of LES MISERABLES. Watch as he gives a tour of his dressing room before getting ready to depart from the show and hear about what he has coming up next below! (more...) CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL to Present LES MISERABLES this April by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012Clowes Memorial Hall is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a limited engagement. The show will run from April 11th through the 15th. For more information on LES MISERABLES, visit www.lesmis.com. Tickets for the national tour's stop at Clowes Memorial Hall are available at www.indianapolis-theater.com.
(more...) Mahalia Jackson Theatre Presents LES MISERALBES, 10/30-31 by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2012The Mahalia Jackson Theatre is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a limited engagement on October 30th through November 4th. More information on LES MISERABLES, visit www.lesmis.com. Tickets for the national tour's stop at the Civic Theatre are available at www.new-orleans-theater.com.
(more...) Amanda Seyfried Talks Landing a 'Dream' Role in LES MIS; Filming Begins in New Orleans Next Month by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2012The musical's movie adaptation is currently filming in the UK; Amanda Seyfried as Cosette will join the film's stars - Hugh Jackman as Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thernardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Samantha Barks as Eponine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier - in New Orleans next month to continue filming. (more...) Civic Theatre Presents LES MISERABLES, 8/29-31 by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2012The Civi Theatre is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a week-long engagement from August 29th through the 31st. More information on LES MISERABLES, visit www.lesmis.com. Tickets for the national tour's stop at the Civic Theatre are available at www.san-diego-theater.com.
(more...) STAGE TUBE: Ramin Karimloo, Hadley Fraser and the Cast of LES MIS on the Audience Olivier Award! by Stage Tube - March 26, 2012To celebrate the reaching of the Final 4 shortlist in the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Audience Award in this year's Olivier Awards, the full London Cast of LES MISERABLES have created a video to rally for votes. Check it out below! (more...) Waddingham, Ellis & More West End Stars Join LES MISERABLES Film by BWW - March 23, 2012A host of some of the best talent in West End musical theatre will join Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway in the film of Les Misérables. The talented list below will be playing non starring roles in the forthcoming film. (more...) Isabelle Allen Cast as Young Cosette in LES MIS Film by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2012Newcomer Isabelle Allen will play Young Cosette in the upcoming film version of the musical Les Miserables, ScreenTerrier reports. She will play the child version of Amanda Seyfried, who plays Cosette. Allen's character is known for her solo, Castle in a Cloud. (more...) Music Hall to Present LES MISERABLES, 12/4-12/9 by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2012The Music Hall is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a limited engagement from December 6th through the 9th.
(more...) It's Official: Sacha Baron Cohen & More Confirmed for LES MISERABLES Film by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012Daily Mail reports that the cast of Cameron Mackintosh and Tom Hooper's film version of the musical Les Miserables now includes Bertie Carvel (Matilda), Daniel Evans (Sunday in the Park with George) and Adrian Scarborough (Betty Blue Eyes). In addition, several cast members who have performed in stage versions of Les Miserables will star in the film including Caroline Sheen, Hadley Fraser, Killian Donnelly, Mike Jibson, Linzi Hateley, Gemma Wardle, Katy Secombe, Gina Beck, Fra Fee, Alexia Khadine and Katie Hall. (more...)
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