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BIO

Director: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (The London Palladium); Chess (English National Opera); Unmasked (The Other Palace); Miss Saigon (Broadway, West End); School of Rock (Broadway, West End, US Tour, Australia, China and Korea); Les Misérables (London, Broadway, US Tours, UK Tours, Australia, Japan, Korea and Spain); Jesus Christ Superstar (UK and Australian arena tour); The Phantom of the Opera (UK and US tours); Oliver! (UK tour).



He directed the 25th anniversary concert of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall and the 25th anniversary concert of Les Misérables at the O2 in London, both of which were simultaneously broadcast in cinemas worldwide and subsequently released on DVD.

DVD credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (world arena tour); The Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary concert (Royal Albert Hall) and Les Misérables (O2 Arena).

Awards: Miss Saigon on Broadway (Tony nomination for Best Revival); Miss Saigon (UK – Manchester Evening News Award for Best Touring Musical, Korea – Best New Foreign Production and Best Ensemble in a Musical, and Australia – the Green Room Award for Best Director of a Musical) and Les Misérables (UK – Best Musical at the Manchester Evening News Awards).

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[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Musical

Laurence Connor, Les Miserables

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Laurence Connor, Les Miserables

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News


LES MISERABLES Now On Sale At Aronoff Center

Tickets for the global phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES will be available starting July 26. Don't miss your chance to experience this iconic musical live on stage.
Tickets On Sale Now For Two Shows Returning to Playhouse Square This Fall

Tickets are available now for the return of Mean Girls and Les Miserables to Playhouse Square this fall. Learn more about the shows!
With Additional Dates, MISS SAIGON Lands in Singapore on August 15

Cameron Mackintosh’s mega-musical 'Miss Saigon,' which first played at the Kallang Theatre in 2001, returns to Singapore in a reimagined production that’s 'more relevant than ever' (BroadwayWorld). Leading the cast of this new production are Sydney-based actress Abigail Adriano (Kim) and Singapore-raised actress Louisa Vilinne (alternate Kim.)
LES MISERABLES Returns to the Fisher Theatre in December

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre December 4 – 15.
LES MISERABLES On Sale This Monday At Eccles Center

Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES will be available starting June 17. The acclaimed musical will be performing at the local theatre, promising an unforgettable experience for fans of the classic tale.
LES MISERABLES Returns to The Arsht Center in June

LES MISÉRABLES returns to the Arsht Center from June 18-23. Experience the beloved musical with its powerful story and unforgettable music. Don't miss this limited engagement.
LES MISERABLES To Return To Philadelphia Starting in August

Tickets are on sale for Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MISS SAIGON Remains Relevant, Given the Continuous Acts of Violence and War Today

After its phenomenally successful run in Australia in collaboration with Opera Australia, GMG Productions, in association with GWB Entertainment, presented this new and stunning production in Manila, 24 years after a six-month commercially successful run in the Philippine capital.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in Toronto

Les Misérables has made its triumphant return to the Toronto stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The stars were out to support the show and celebrity guests were everywhere. Go inside the magical night in an all-new video.
Photos: Check Out New Images of LES MISERABLES US Tour

Check out new photos of the US Tour of Les Miserables.
Review: LES MISERABLES at the Princess of Wales Theatre

The world's most beloved musical, Les Misérables - directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell based on the Victor Hugo novel, makes a highly anticipated return to the Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited engagement. This new reimagined staging is heralded as a reawakening of the classic for the 21st Century complete with a new touring company.
Video: Check out MISS SAIGON Asia Tour Official First Bows

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of ‘80s mega-musical 'Miss Saigon' officially opened with a gala performance on March 26. This iteration of its London revival production ten years ago has found more inclusive storytelling with the casting of non-binary performer Seann Miley Moore in the lead role of The Engineer.
How Often Are Musicals Revived with Their Original Director?

This time, the reader question was: How often is a musical revived on Broadway directed by its original director?
Video: Seann Miley Moore Leads THE AMERICAN DREAM

At the media presentation, Seann Miley Moore, The Engineer who’s part-Filipino, gave a taste of what’s in store for theatergoers when Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of 'Miss Saigon' opens at The Theatre at Solaire this weekend.
Video: Meet MISS SAIGON's The Engineer, Seann Miley Moore

'The X Factor UK' alum Seann Miley Moore, who is part-Filipino, revisits the Philippines as The Engineer ('EnginQUeer') in the new acclaimed production of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Miss Saigon.'
Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Raimund Theater

What did our critic think of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Raimund Theater?
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!
LES MISERABLES Extends Booking to March 2025

LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced. 
Tickets Now on Sale for LES MISERABLES at Proctors

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale for its engagement at the MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Donny Osmond Returns to JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT in Edinburgh

Donny Osmond will return to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as the production opens its second UK tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas. Making his first UK appearance in a stage version of the production, Osmond returns to play 'Pharaoh.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Laurence Connor been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Les Miserables and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables.

What awards has Laurence Connor won?

Laurence Connor has won the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Les Miserables.

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