Alain Boublil
Birth Place: TUNISIA
Latest News on Alain Boublil:
LES MISERABLES is Now Playing in Chicago (Dec 18, 2024)
LES MISÉRABLES Adds Performances at the Eccles Theater (Dec 12, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024 (Dec 10, 2024)
LES MISERABLES is Now Playing in Chicago (Dec 18, 2024)
LES MISÉRABLES Adds Performances at the Eccles Theater (Dec 12, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024 (Dec 10, 2024)
BIO
Alain Boublil’s first musical, La Révolution Française, was the first ever staged French rock opera in 1973 in Paris and the start of his collaboration with composer Claude-Michel Schönberg. Their next show, Les Misérables, opened in Paris in 1980 and played there again in 1991 after having in the meantime opened in most of the world’s major cities starting in London in 1985, produced by Cameron Mackintosh. In 2007, Les Misérables celebrated its 22nd anniversary after having been voted Britain’s favourite musical. It opened on Broadway in 1987, winning Alain two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Book and a Grammy for Best Original Broadway Cast Recording as well as numerous awards all over the world. Les Misérables is still playing in major cities and returned to Broadway in 2006.
Miss Saigon opened in London in 1989 and later in New York, playing for more than ten years in each city, and has won numerous international awards. Martin Guerre followed and won the 1997 Olivier Award for Best Musical before commencing its USA tour. In 2007, it was revived in a critically acclaimed sell-out production in the UK with actors/musicians on stage.
On his own, Alain wrote the fairytale musical Abbacadabra (1984) based on Abba songs, which played in London in 1985. He also wrote the play The Diary of Adam and Eve, based on two short stories by Mark Twain, and a prize-winning novel, Les dessous de soi. In 2003, in collaboration with Michel Legrand, Alain wrote the stage adaptation of Jacques Demy’s film Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, including some new songs, which played in Paris in 2003-04.
Alain and Claude-Michel’s musical The Pirate Queen, based on the true story of the 16th-century Irish heroine Grace O’Malley, in the time of Elizabeth I, played in Chicago and on Broadway in 2006 and 2007. Alain and Claude-Michel’s new show, Marguerite, based on The Lady of the Camellias, with music by Michel Legrand and English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, is a highly romantic love story set in Nazi-occupied Paris during the Second World War. It had its world premiere at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in May 2008.
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Awards and Nominations
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Olivier Awards - 1997 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical
Alain Boublil, Martin Guerre
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Book of a Musical
Alain Boublil, Miss Saigon
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Revival
Alain Boublil, Miss Saigon
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Musical of the Year
Alain Boublil , Miss Saigon
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Musical
Alain Boublil, Les Misérables
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Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Book of a Musical
Alain Boublil, Les Misérables
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Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Alain Boublil, Les Misérables
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Musical of the Year
Alain Boublil , Les Miserables
Videos
Video: Go Behind the Scenes at the Designer Run of LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024
Video: John Riddle Sings 'Bring Him Home' in Rehearsal For LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
VIDEO: Old Tweet from Newly Elected Senator Jon Ossoff Points Fans to Anime LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2021
VIDEO: Sierra Boggess, Lea Salonga, Julian Ovenden and Gerónimo Rauch Perform 'On My Own' From LES MISERABLES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Stephanie J. Block Sails THE PIRATE QUEEN to Broadway in 2007!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2020
VIDEO: 70 West End Stars Including Paul Whittaker OBE and More Virtually Perform 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020
VIDEO: Go Inside the Newly Renovated Sondheim Theatre - Home of LES MISERABLES on the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2020
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Premieres at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Venezuela
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Concert Cast & Composers Celebrate With A Special Encore Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2019
VIDEO: Watch LES MIS Tour's Fantine, Melissa Mitchell, Sing I Dreamed a Dream
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 18, 2017
VIDEO: Broadway's MISS SAIGON Cast Takes a Knee in Solidarity with NFL Players
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017
VIDEO: MISS SAIGON's Eva Noblezada and Rachelle Ann Go Have a Belt-Off in "Movie in My Mind" Music Video!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2017
News
LES MISERABLES is Now Playing in Chicago
Broadway In Chicago has announced that Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Broadway In Chicago has announced that Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
LES MISÉRABLES Adds Performances at the Eccles Theater
LES MISÉRABLES, has added an extra week of performances for its return engagement at Salt Lake City. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
LES MISÉRABLES, has added an extra week of performances for its return engagement at Salt Lake City. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: All New Photos From LES MISERABLES North American Tour
All new photos have been released for the North American tour of Les Miserables, from Cameron Mackintosh, by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released for the North American tour of Les Miserables, from Cameron Mackintosh, by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Check out the photos here!
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album
PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
MISS SAIGON at Göteborgsoperan
Miss Saigon will come to Göteborgsoperan with Feline Andersson as Kim.
Miss Saigon will come to Göteborgsoperan with Feline Andersson as Kim.
LES MISERABLES Single Tickets On Sale At Kravis Center This Friday
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m. for its engagement at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach from April 22 – 27, 2025.
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m. for its engagement at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach from April 22 – 27, 2025.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES At The Stranahan Theater on Sale Now
Single tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES are on sale now at the Stranahan Theater. Learn more!
Single tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES are on sale now at the Stranahan Theater. Learn more!
Tickets to LES MISERABLES at BBMann to go on Sale This Week
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale this week for its engagement at Fort Myers’ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale this week for its engagement at Fort Myers’ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: BOOK PRESENTATION CASPAR RICHTERS MEMOIRS at DAS VINDOBONA
Caspar Richter, the long-time musical director of the most valuable musical orchestra in Europe, the VBW Orchestra, who left us in February 2023, was working on his memoirs with author Christine Piswanger-Richter, to release the final work on September 16, his 80th birthday. It would have been a pleasure, but Richter left our theatrical world and passed away in February 2023.
Caspar Richter, the long-time musical director of the most valuable musical orchestra in Europe, the VBW Orchestra, who left us in February 2023, was working on his memoirs with author Christine Piswanger-Richter, to release the final work on September 16, his 80th birthday. It would have been a pleasure, but Richter left our theatrical world and passed away in February 2023.
LES MISERABLES On Sale At Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts This Friday
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for its engagement the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on April 1 through the 6, 2025.
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for its engagement the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on April 1 through the 6, 2025.
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
LES MISERABLES On Sale At The North Charleston PAC This Week
Tickets for the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will be available starting Monday, November 18.
Tickets for the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will be available starting Monday, November 18.
MISS SAIGON Will Embark on New UK Tour
Boublil and Schönberg’s musical, MISS SAIGON, will embark on a new major UK tour beginning next year. This production will open at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in October 2025. Check out the full tour schedule here!
Boublil and Schönberg’s musical, MISS SAIGON, will embark on a new major UK tour beginning next year. This production will open at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in October 2025. Check out the full tour schedule here!
Tickets to LES MISERABLES at Bass Concert Hall On Sale Tomorrow
LES MISÉRABLES will return to Austin this winter. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, offering theatergoers the chance to experience the production live at the Bass Concert Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
LES MISÉRABLES will return to Austin this winter. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, offering theatergoers the chance to experience the production live at the Bass Concert Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: LES MISERABLES at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League begins its 2024-2025 season with one of the 20th century’s most iconic musicals; one that has traversed the globe, been spun into multiple screen adaptations and has done pit stops at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre on more than one occasion in recent years.
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League begins its 2024-2025 season with one of the 20th century’s most iconic musicals; one that has traversed the globe, been spun into multiple screen adaptations and has done pit stops at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre on more than one occasion in recent years.
Photos: Killian Donnelly, Jac Yarrow, and More in LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR
Further photos have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, currently at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield (10 – 13 October 2024). The production will also visit Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle as part of its world tour. Check out the photos here!
Further photos have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, currently at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield (10 – 13 October 2024). The production will also visit Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle as part of its world tour. Check out the photos here!
Interview: Nick Cartell Says LES MISERABLES at Wharton Center is a Rich Story With a Cinematic Feel
The ever-iconic musical Les Misérables is making its way back to Wharton Center this week only, October 8th to 13th. BroadwayWorld Michigan had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Cartell, who plays Jean Valjean in the current national tour of Les Misérables.
The ever-iconic musical Les Misérables is making its way back to Wharton Center this week only, October 8th to 13th. BroadwayWorld Michigan had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Cartell, who plays Jean Valjean in the current national tour of Les Misérables.
Tickets for LES MISERABLES at Popejoy Hall Now on Sale
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are now on sale for its engagement at Albuquerque's Popejoy Hall.
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are now on sale for its engagement at Albuquerque's Popejoy Hall.
MISS SAIGON And Me: A Three-Decade Chase
Musical theatre became a transformative part of my life when I first encountered 'Miss Saigon' as a young adult in 1989.
Musical theatre became a transformative part of my life when I first encountered 'Miss Saigon' as a young adult in 1989.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alain Boublil written?
Alain Boublil has written 5 shows including Abbacadabara (Source Material), Les Miserables (Bookwriter), Miss Saigon (Bookwriter), Martin Guerre (Bookwriter), The Pirate Queen (Bookwriter).
What awards has Alain Boublil been nominated for?
The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Martin Guerre, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Les Misérables, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables and Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Les Miserables.
What awards has Alain Boublil won?
Alain Boublil has won several prestigious awards, including the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Martin Guerre. He received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Les Misérables. Additionally, he won the Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for Les Misérables.
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