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Music Hall Welcomes the Bourgeois; Presents LES MISERABLES, 12/4-12/9
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2012

The Music Hall is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a week-long engagement this winter. The massively acclaimed show is set to run December 4th through the 9th.

BWW Interviews: LES MISERABLES' Ian Patrick Gibb Talks New CD
by Kathy Strain - June 15, 2012

Ian Patrick Gibb is currently touring with the LES MISÉRABLES U.S. Tour playing Jean Prouvaire and understudying for Marius. He recently released a new CD called "Fill in the Words." It is a compilation of songs defining the many meanings of the word "Love."

Anne Hathaway Talks Singing 'Fantine' in LES MIS Film
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2012

At the end of May, theatre fans were treated to an all new trailer for the highly-anticipated LES MIS film, dominated by Anne Hathaway's rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from her role as Fantine. Now Hathaway is speaking out about what is was like to play the iconic role. On singing 'I Dreamed a Dream,' she told NY Magazine: 'I apparently looked like I was ready to face the guillotines. They just kept telling me and the cast to ignore the iconic nature of Les Miz and of the song. I had to sing it as if it had never been sung or heard before.'

BWW Reviews: LES MISERABLES U.S. Tour Is Worth the Trip
by Kathy Strain - June 4, 2012

It all started with a book written by a genius named Victor Hugo. Today, 150 years later, the story lives on in the musical, LES MISÉRABLES. Its recent run in Austin, Texas was a complete sell-out as it has been wherever it goes. Seeing it one time is fabulous, but seeing it multiple times from different angles helps you to really understand the story, the theatrics and the massive talent performing on the stage.

BWW Interviews: Max Quinlan Talks LES MISÉRABLES U.S. Tour & 'Marius'
by Kathy Strain - June 1, 2012

Max Quinlan is currently starring as Marius in the 25th Anniversary U.S. National Tour of LES MISÉRABLES. Max has been with the show for 16 months. He has been playing Marius for 7 months. Max grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and got started in theatre at a very young age. He made his professional debut at 12 in Ragtime. Max attended the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music and got his degree in Music Theatre. He moved to New York and was lucky to get the chance to audition for Les Mis and has been on the road ever since.

Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes of the LES MISERABLES Tour
by Kathy Strain - May 31, 2012

LES MISERABLES U.S. Tour took some members of the press backstage to see some behind the scenes preparations for the Load in of LES MISERABLES now playing at the Bass Concert Hall, in Austin, Texas. Heather Chockly and Trinity Wheeler, both stage managers, shared with us some interesting numbers.

STAGE TUBE: Colm Wilkinson On the LES MISERABLES Film Set!
by Jessica Lewis - May 16, 2012

Filming 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!

Photo Flash: First Look at Colm Wilkinson in LES MIS Movie!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 15, 2012

Colm 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.

Ain't It Cool Reveals LES MIS Movie Teaser Details; Hathaway 'Raw'
by Kelsey Denette - May 1, 2012

The 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.

Photo Flash: First Look at Anne Hathaway as 'Fantine' in LES MISERABLES!
by Jessica Lewis - April 19, 2012

Popsugar.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!

New Photo of Eddie Redmayne and Aaron Tveit on LES MIS Film Set!
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2012

More photos from the film set of Tom Hooper's LES MISÉRABLES have surfaced on Tumblr, featuring Eddie Redmayne (Marius) and Aaron Tveit (Enjorlas)!

Fred Kavli Theatre Presents LES MISERABLES, 9/4-9
by Tyler Peterson - April 11, 2012

The 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.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Tour
by Harmony Wheeler - April 5, 2012

Cameron 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!

Peter Lockyer, Timothy Gulan, Lauren Wiley. et al. Join Cast of LES MISERABLES Tour
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2012

Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables 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 Thenardier, Lauren Wiley as Cosette, and Jason Forbach as Enjolras. The all new production of Les Miserables 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.

CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL to Present LES MISERABLES this April
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2012

Clowes 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.

Mahalia Jackson Theatre Presents LES MISERALBES, 10/30-31
by Tyler Peterson - March 27, 2012

The 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.

Amanda Seyfried Talks Landing a 'Dream' Role in LES MIS; Filming Begins in New Orleans Next Month
by Kelsey Denette - March 26, 2012

The 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.

Civic Theatre Presents LES MISERABLES, 8/29-31
by Tyler Peterson - March 26, 2012

The 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.

STAGE TUBE: Ramin Karimloo, Hadley Fraser and the Cast of LES MIS on the Audience Olivier Award!
by Kelsey Denette - March 26, 2012

To 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!

Waddingham, Ellis & More West End Stars Join LES MISERABLES Film
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2012

A 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.

Isabelle Allen Cast as Young Cosette in LES MIS Film
by Harmony Wheeler - March 22, 2012

Newcomer 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.

Music Hall to Present LES MISERABLES, 12/4-12/9
by Tyler Peterson - March 19, 2012

The 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.

It's Official: Sacha Baron Cohen & More Confirmed for LES MISERABLES Film
by Jessica Lewis - March 16, 2012

Daily 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.

LES MIS Movie Update: Samantha Barks Departs OLIVER! April 1
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2012

Neil Morrissey and Samantha Barks will play the roles of Fagin and Nancy from Tuesday 13 March - Sunday 1 April. Samantha Barks will head straight from OLIVER! to start filming the forthcoming Les Miserables film, which has already begun production with scenes being shot in both England and France.

Schonberg, Boublil and Kretzmer Write New Song for LES MIS Movie!
by Nicole Rosky - March 9, 2012

The highly-anticipated film adaptation of Les Miserables will open in movie theatre in December, and according to Daily Mail, the movie will feature brand-new music by the original song writing team. Baz Bamigboye reports that Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer wrote a song called 'Suddenly' for the movie.


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