Twitter Watch: LES MIS Movie Cast in Rehearsal! by BWW - February 28, 2012 On Twitter Watch, Rhidian Marc wrote 'We been shootin' guns! You can see the flames in this one! Kick ass. Sarofim Hall Welcomes the Bourgeois; Presents LES MISERABLES, 11/6-11/11 by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2012 Sarofin Hall is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a week-long, revolutionary engagement from November 6 through the 11th. More information on LES MISERABLES is available at www.lesmis.com. Tickets for the national tour's stop at Sarofin Hall are available via www.houston-theater.com. STAGE TUBE: Amanda Seyfried on Playing 'Cosette' in LES MIS Film by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2012 Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. In the video below, 'Cosette' herself, Amanda Seyfried chats about her enthusiasm for the role. Click below to check it out! Photo Flash: LES MIS Stars Hugh Jackman & Russell Crowe at BAFTA Awards by Nicole Rosky - February 13, 2012 The highly anticipated movie version of LES MIS is currently in production, and last night, February 12, several of the stars of the film were in attendance at the 2012 BAFTA Awards. Check out a photo of on-screen rivals Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) and Javert (Russell Crowe), as featured on Jackman's Facebook page, below. West End Star Linzi Hateley to Appear in LES MISERABLES Film by Marcel Konrath - February 20, 2012 West End star Linzi Hateley is involved in the upcoming 'Les Miserables' movie. Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman in LES MIS Rehearsals with Claude-Michel Schonberg! by Nicole Rosky - February 7, 2012 Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. Hugh Jackman, who will play Valjean in the film just tweeted the below photo, saying: 'what an honour...singing a new song with the composer, claude michel, at rehearsals for les mis!' TV: Samantha Barks Reacts to Eponine Announcement! by Nicole Rosky - February 1, 2012 Cameron Mackintosh announced on stage at the Manchester Palace at the end of last evening's performance of Oliver! (in which Barks is currently playing Nancy) that she is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert and on stage in London. CLICK HERE to watch Mackintosh offer her the role and here what she ha to say about the big surprise! STAGE TUBE: The Best of LES MIS' New Eponine- Samantha Barks! by Nicole Rosky - February 1, 2012 Cameron Mackintosh announced on stage at the Manchester Palace at the end of last evening's performance of Oliver! (in which Barks is currently playing Nancy) that she is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert and on stage in London. UK audiences may be familiar with Barks' work, but for the rest of us who are wondering what Barks might bring to the role, check out a compilation of her best performances below! Samantha Barks interpretará a Eponine en la película de 'Los Miserables' by Roberto Rodriguez - February 1, 2012 Aunque recientemente se anunció que la cantante Taylor Swift interpretaría el papel de Eponine en la adaptación cinematográfica de Los Miserables, finalmente será la actriz de musicales Samantha Barks quien dé vida al personaje en la gran pantalla, tal y como ha confirmado el propio Cameron Mackintosh. Photo Flash: Frances Ruffelle & Samantha Barks - Dual Eponines! by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2012 Original Eponine Frances Ruffelle paid homage to Samantha Barks after the announcement tonight that she would play the iconic role in the upcoming film, writing 'Profile pic changed to Me and @SamanthaBarks the night we sang ON MY OWN as a duet yeah odd title for a duet So proud of her. Mama Eponine X' BREAKING NEWS: Samantha Barks To Play Eponine In LES MISERABLES Movie by Carrie Dunn - January 31, 2012 Samantha Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert. George Blagden Signs On to Play Grantaire in LES MISERABLES Film by Kelsey Denette - January 30, 2012 Actor George Blagden has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming LES MISÉRABLES film adaptation as Grantaire, reports Variety today. TV: Gerónimo Rauch habla sobre su debut en el West End by Roberto Rodriguez - January 27, 2012 Gerónimo Rauch, que interpreta actualmente a Jean Valjean en el musical 'Los Miserables' en Barcelona, asumirá el mismo papel en la producción del Queen's Theatre de Londres a partir del 18 de junio. El mismo día del anuncio BroadwayWorld Spain habló con el actor argentino acerca de este importante hito en su carrera. Colm Wilkinson, Frances Ruffelle Join LES MIS Movie! by Kelsey Denette - January 26, 2012 Les Misérables originally opened in London at the Barbican Theatre on 8 October 1985, transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985 and moved to its current home at the Queen's Theatre on 3 April 2004. When the show opened, it featured Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean and Frances Ruffelle as Eponine. TV: Gerónimo Rauch to join West End's Les Miserables by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - January 26, 2012 Argentinian star Gerónimo Rauch, who is currently playing Jean Valjean at BTM in the Spanish production of Les Misérables in Barcelona, will repeat the role in the London production starting June 18th. Taylor Swift in Rehearsals for LES MISERABLES Movie by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2012 Earlier this month, BWW reported first that country songstress Taylor Swift will play Eponine in the upcoming LES MISERABLES film, and though an official casting announcement has not yet been made, it seems that Swift is indeed a part of the cast. According to recent published reports, Swift is currently in rehearsals for the movie London. Official: Aaron Tveit Signs on as Enjolras in LES MISERABLES Film by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2012 While announced in multiple spots online last month, the ink is now dry on his contract and Broadway star Aaron Tveit is now officially Enjolras in the upcoming film of LES MISERABLES. STAGE TUBE: Eddie Redmayne on Meeting His LES MISERABLES Costars by Nicole Rosky - January 13, 2012 Tony winner Eddie Redmayne is gearing up to star in the much-anticipated film version of LES MISERABES, and he's now meeting his upcoming costars. In the video below, Redmayne chats about meeting Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and more! STAGE TUBE: Eponine Flashback- Ruffelle Sings 'On My Own' by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2012 With all the hooplah surrounding the casting of Taylor Swift, who has yet to be officially announced, in the upcoming big screen adaptation of Les Miserables, it seemed like the perfect time to show off a Youtube treasure of the original Tony-winning Eponine, Frances Ruffelle. In the video below, Rufelle sings the strret urchin's anthem, 'On My Own.' Click below to check it out! STAGE TUBE: LES MISERABLES' Eponine- Taylor Swift Sings Broadway! by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2012 With yesterday's announcement of the completion of casting for the upcoming big screen adaptation of Les Miserables, theatre lovers are left wondering if country songstress Taylor Swift has got the acting and singing chops to take on beloved, street urchin Eponine. BroadwayWorld has been equally curious, so we bring you the closest thing we found so far to a preview of what to expect from Swift in a Broadway role. In the video below, she sings West Side Story's 'Tonight' as a part of a promo for the 2009 Video Music Awards. Click below to check it out! Amanda Seyfried & Taylor Swift Complete LES MISERABLES Film Cast by Kelsey Denette - January 3, 2012 Today, Twitchfilm.com has reported and BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that offers are now out to country-pop singer Taylor Swift for the role of Eponine and to the opera-trained Mamma Mia! film star Amanda Seyfriend as Cosette. Hugh Jackman Confirms LES MISÉRABLES to Begin Rehearsing in January, Film in March by Kelsey Denette - December 27, 2011 Jackman talks his beginning in theatre, performing in Carnegie Hall for the first time, what he considers to be the 'Halmet of musicals' and the transformation that he needs to make for the upcoming LES MISÉRABLES film; and the star confirms that the film is on track to begin rehearsals at the end of January and start filming in March. Aaron Tveit Joins LES MISERABLES Film as Enjolras by Kelsey Denette - December 8, 2011 Casting for the upcoming film adaptation of LES MISÉRABLES is well underway, with Hugh Jackman taking on the role of Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe squaring off as Javert. Sacha Baron Cohen as Thernardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, and Anne Hathaway as Fantine were also announced to bring their star power to the cast. Now, the Daily Mail reports that Broadway actor - and star of an untitled USA network pilot - Aaron Tveit will join them as Enjolras, the leader of a student revolt. Sacha Baron Cohen Joins LES MISERABLES Film as Thenardier by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2011 The UK Sun is reporting that Sacha Baron Cohen, known to musical theatre fans for his turn in SWEENEY TODD opposite Helena Bonham Carter in the Tim Burton film, has joined the upcoming LES MISERABLES film as Monsieur Thernardier. The Sun reports that that he will be reuniting with Bonham Carter in the film. Previous reports had indicated that Geoffrey Rush was in talks to play the part. Tom Hooper Confims That LES MISERABLES Film Will Be in 2D by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2011 According to BBC News, Tom Hooper, who will direct the upcoming bigscreen apdption of stage favorite LES MISERABLES, has officially announce that the film will be shot in 2D. Hooper told BBC: 'I did test 3D and I was very tempted - I think it is a very interesting new form.' |
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