News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Les Miserables Revival 2014 - Articles Page 6

Run Time:
2 hours and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: March 23, 2014
Closing: September 04, 2016

Les Miserables - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, Les Miserables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production that has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records around the country is now coming to Broadway.

LES MISERABLES has returned to Broadway's Imperial Theatre in an acclaimed new production that has audiences leaping to their feet. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MIZ is an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit, that has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

Featuring the timeless score and beloved songs "I Dreamed A Dream," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," and "On My Own," this breathtaking new Broadway production has left the critics awestruck, hailing it "A LES MIZ FOR THE 21st CENTURY!" (The Huffington Post)


Les Miserables - 2014 - Broadway Cast

Get Les Miserables Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

PREVIEW Les Miserables - 2014 - Broadway

Les Miserables Production Photo
Photos
Show Video Preview
Videos

Les Miserables - 2014 - Broadway Articles Page 6

STAGE TUBE: LES MIZ's Ramin Karimloo Talks Tony Nomination, Staying Fit and More
by Stage Tube - May 19, 2014


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece LES MISERABLES officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) on Sunday, March 23. The production has received three Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical Revival. Below, watch an interview with lead actor Ramin Karimloo, who stars as 'Jean Valjean', and hear him talk about staying in shape, LES MIZ's appeal to a new generation and more!

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Ramin Karimloo is a Kid in a Broadway Candy Shop
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2014


Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Ramin Karimloo, a nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Les Miserables, who chats about how Broadway differs from how it works in the West End, the thrill of meeting his fellow nominees, and more. Check out what he had to say below!

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson & More Featured in All-New LES MIS TV Spot
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2014


Check out an all-new TV spot for the show featuring Will Swenson, Caissie Levy and Tony nominated lead actor Ramin Karimloo!

TV: Heaven Blessed! Watch Ramin Karimloo Sing 'Bring Him Home' on KATIE
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2014


LES MISERABLES star Ramin Karimloo just received his first-ever Tony nomination for his portrayal of 'Jean Valjean', and he stopped by KATIE last week to chat about making his Broadway debut in the role. Below, check out his performance of 'Bring Him Home' as featured on the show!

In the Spotlight Series: In the Tonys Photo Booth with Nominee Ramin Karimloo
by Walter McBride - May 15, 2014


Below you can check out photos of Ramin Karimloo, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Les Miserables, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In the Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of LES MISERABLES with Ramin Karimloo and Will Swenson
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2014


The new Broadway revival of Les MIsererables, which is currently running at the Imperial Theatre, was just nominated for three Tony Awards, including a nod for leading man Ramin Karimloo. In the video below, check out a behind the scenes look at the new revival with Karimloo and Will Swenson, as featured on Pix11!

FIRST LISTEN: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables' from New EP
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2014


The recent Tony nominee released his latest EP, titled 'The Road to Find Out: East,' on April 8, 2014

STAGE TUBE: LES MISERABLES Star Ramin Karimloo Talks Tony Nod and More on KATIE
by Stage Tube - April 29, 2014


LES MISERABLES star Ramin Karimloo just received his first-ever Tony nomination for his portrayal of 'Jean Valjean', and he stopped by KATIE this morning to chat. Watch the interview below!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- LES MISERABLES' Samantha Hill
by BWW Staff - April 25, 2014


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this week's edition, we caught up with Andy Mientus, who is starring as 'Marius' in Les Miserables- currently playing at the Imperial Theatre.

BWW Interviews: Being in the LES MISERABLES Broadway Orchestra is Not the Pits
by Kathy Strain - April 17, 2014


Will Curry and David Cresweill may not be names you associate immediately with the current run of Les Miserables on Broadway, but they play a very important role in the success of this popular show.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- LES MISERABLES' Andy Mientus
by BWW Staff - April 11, 2014


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this week's edition, we caught up with Andy Mientus, who is starring as 'Marius' in Les Miserables- currently playing at the Imperial Theatre.

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- LES MISERABLES' New Bad Guy, Will Swenson!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - April 20, 2014


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, Broadway's new bad guy, Will Swenson, talks all things Les Miserables- plus he shares stories about how he got his start in theatre, his past Broadway roles, and more. Check out the full interview below!

VIDEO: Watch LES MIS Star Ramin Karimloo's 'Losing' Music Video!
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2014


Ramin Karimloo is currently starring in his Broadway debut as 'Jean Valjean' in the revival of Les Miserables, playing at the Imperial Theatre. Karimloo is also set to release his latest EP, titled 'The Road to Find Out: East,' which will be available starting April 7, 2014 via Big Hand Recordings. The EP features what Karimloo calls 'Broadgrass', which is an amalgamation between Broadway and Bluegrass music. The actor just released the video for the single 'Losing' from the album, and you can check it out below!

Ramin Karimloo Reveals Inspiration Behind His LES MISERABLES Body
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2014


Anyone who has yet made it to the Imperial Theatre to see the new revival of Les Miserables is well aware of Ramin Karimloo's killer body. In a recent interview with the NY Post, Karimloo revealed the work that went behind achieving his Valjean physique. He told NYP: 'Hugo says Jean Valjean was a man of medium height, broad-shouldered, robust and in the prime of his life,' Karimloo says. ' Whatever he did to keep himself fit and strong - and I'm sure he wasn't doing yoga in prison! - he had the wherewithal. So I thought, 'I'll start getting in shape.'

VIDEO: Watch Neil Patrick Harris & Jason Segel's Hilarious LES MIS Showdown!
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2014


Jason Segel and Neil Patrick Harris break out in song and give Ramin Karimloo and Will Swenson a run for their money!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the LES MISERABLES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - March 26, 2014


The company of Les Miserables just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!

Who Is He? 10 Reasons to Love Broadway's Newest Leading Man- Ramin Karimloo!
by BWW Special Coverage - March 26, 2014


Ramin Karimloo has burst into this Broadway season, playing everyone's favorite ex-con, Jean Valjean, in the new revival of Les Miserables. This re-imagined production, written by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg, is currently playing at the Imperial Theatre. You might not know him yet, but below, BroadwayWorld gives you just a few reasons to love Broadway's newest leading man!

TV: 24601 is Back! Chatting with the Cast of LES MISERABLES on Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2014


Les Miserables is at last back on Broadway, where it belongs. Just last night, the new revival of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical Les Miserables opened at the Imperial Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand after the curtain went down, and he got to catch up with the cast right after they had taken their first official bows. In the video below, Will Swenson reveals what it's like sharing the stage with Ramin Karimloo, Andy Mientus gushes about making his Broadway debut, Nikki M. James chats about the 'electric' opening night audience and so much more! Click below to check out what the cast had to say about bringing the classic musical back to Broadway audiences, and to catch an inside look at the first curtain call.

Photo Flash: Hot Shots! Take a First Look at Broadway's Sizzling New Cast of LES MISERABLES!
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2014


No Days More! Broadway's LES MISERABLES revival raised the barricade last night, as the show officially opened at the Imperial Theatre. Below, check out the FIRST sizzling photos of the new cast and production on stage. Do you hear the people sing?

Les Miserables FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Les Miserables and what's the order?
Look Down [i]
Freedom Is Mine
My Rooms Are Full
Come In, Sir, for You Are Weary
Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven
Soliloquy [i]
At the End of the Day
I Dreamed a Dream
Lovely Ladies
Fantine's Arrest
The Runaway Cart
Who Am I?
Come to Me
The Confrontation
Castle on a Cloud
Oh Help! I Think I Hear Them Now
Now Look Who's Here
Master of the House
Tell Me Your Name, Have No Fear
The Bargain
Thénardier Waltz
Stars
Look Down [ii]
The Robbery
Javert's Intervention
That Inspector Thinks He's Something
Eponine's Errand
Red and Black
Do You Hear the People Sing?
I Saw Him Once
In My Life [i]
A Heart Full of Love
'Parnasse, What Are You Doing?
This Is His Lair
One Day More
Building the Barricade
On My Own
At the Barricade
You at the Barricade, Listen to This
I Have Overheard Their Plans
Bravo, Little Gavroche!
Good God! What Are You Doing?
A Little Fall of Rain
She Is the First to Fall
Night of Anguish
First Attack
Little People
Drink with Me to Days Gone By
Bring Him Home
Dawn of Anguish
The Second Attack
The Final Battle
Dog Eats Dog
Soliloquy [ii]
Turning
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
Every Day
Valjean's Confession
The Wedding Chorale
Beggars at the Feast
Alone I Wait in the Shadows
Now You Are Here
Finale
In My Life [ii]

Les Miserables History

Other Productions of Les Miserables

1985   West End Original London Production
West End
1987   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1987   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1988   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2006   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
2010   US Tour 25th Anniversary Production
US Tour
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   US Tour Revival National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End West End Staged Concert Revival
West End
2021   West End West End Revival
West End

Les Miserables - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical James Powell
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Laurence Connor
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Caissie Levy
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Ramin Karimloo
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Paule Constable
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Christopher Jahnke
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Stephen Metcalfe
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Stephen Brooker
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Matt Kinley
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Mick Potter
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Les Miserables
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ramin Karimloo
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Les Miserables
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical James Powell
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Laurence Connor
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Paule Constable
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Les Miserables
2014 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Ramin Karimloo
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ramin Karimloo
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Cameron Mackintosh
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Les Miserables
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Mick Potter

Videos