On 22 October 2013, it was announced that Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, and Nikki M. James would be headlining the revival cast as Jean Valjean, Javert, Fantine, and Éponine respectively. Lea Salonga, who previously played the role of Éponine in the 10th Anniversary concert, replaced Rubin-Vega as Fantine beginning on 2 March 2007. This version doesn't have the raw quality that some of the songs from the movie did esp. Valjean and Cosette escape, and only later (when Thénardier tips him off) does Javert suspect who they were. The concert cast included Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean, Philip Quast as Javert, Paul Monaghan as the Bishop of Digne, Ruthie Henshall as Fantine, Hannah Chick as Young Cosette, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thénardier, Alun Armstrong as Thénardier, Adam Searles as Gavroche, Michael Maguire as Enjolras, Michael Ball as Marius, Judy Kuhn as Cosette, Lea Salonga as Éponine, and Anthony Crivello as Grantaire. Judy Kuhn, who originated the role of Cosette, returned to the show after twenty years as Fantine, succeeding Salonga. Prouvaire, a poet, is the youngest student member of the Friends. Enjolras attempts to comfort Marius, who is heartbroken over the death of his best friend. [112], The Manila and Singapore productions featured Simon Gleeson as Valjean, Earl Carpenter as Javert, Helen Walsh as Madame Thénardier, Cameron Blakely as Thénardier, Kerrie Anne Greenland as Éponine, Emily Langridge as Cosette, Chris Durling as Enjolras, and Paul Wilkins as Marius. As with its predecessor, it is incomplete, and leaves out songs or parts that are more important narratively than musically (e.g., "Fantine's Arrest", "The Runaway Cart", "The Final Battle"). Valjean and Cosette leave for Paris ("The Waltz of Treachery"). Colm Wilkinson, Les Misérables OLC Male Ensemble & … Clayton left the tour in April 2011. Fantine is a single mother working in his factory, trying to support her daughter Cosette, who is being raised by an innkeeper and his wife while Fantine labours in the city. The show was placed first in a BBC Radio 2 listener poll of Britain's "Number One Essential Musicals" in 2005, receiving more than forty percent of the votes. “At least another 30 years,” she said. A third of the English lyrics were a rough translation, another third were adapted from the French lyrics and the final third consisted of new material. [citation needed]. [115], In October 2020, on the final of Britain's Got Talent, it was confirmed that the stage concert would return for a limited 6 week run at the Sondheim Theatre from 5 December 2020 to 17 January 2021.[116]. 25 Facts About Les Mis", "Wicked Surpasses Les Miserables as Fifth Longest-Running Show in Broadway History", "Walnut Street Theatre – Les Misérables: Creation of the Musical", "Dans l'attente des Misérables du Châtelet, souvenons nous de la création en 1980", "Les Misérables - The first one in PARIS (1980) - MES: Robert HOSSEIN - (ABC_Arc: RLBaron)", "Waifs and urchins around the world: Paris", "Les Misérables Show Listing and Production details", "Les Mis at 30: original London cast reunite to celebrate", "House of Commons – Culture, Media and Sport – Minutes of Evidence", "Les Misérables to move to Gielgud Theatre in July 2019", "Les Misérables to move to Gielgud Theatre in July 2019 - WhatsOnStage", "Les Misérables cast and creative team celebrate Sondheim Theatre West End production opening | WhatsOnStage", "Exciting new cast announced for Sondheim", "Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera won't reopen in the West End before 2021 | WhatsOnStage", http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/brand-new-les-misérables-coming-to-toronto-stage-1.1385592, Brand new Les Misérables coming to Toronto stage, LES MISERABLES, ONCE, ALADDIN & More Set for Mirvish's 50th Season, Toronto's New Les Misérables, Starring Ramin Karimloo, Will Begin in September; Complete Casting Announced. Cosette is in the care of the Thénardiers who are paid by Fantine to take care of her child. He is unable to reconcile and commits suicide by throwing himself into the Seine ("Javert's Suicide"). Shortly after, I went to see my Mum and Sister in Australia, and one day we were discussing music, and I happened to mention to Mum that I had seen Les Mis, and also had videos of the old versions. Sir Cameron Mackintosh hand-selected the cast, which became known as the Les Misérables Dream Cast, assembled from around the world, and engaged the Royal Philharmo… He is usually portrayed as well-dressed, as he is in the book. Alan Parker was reported to be connected to an adaptation at an early stage. By law, Valjean must display a yellow ticket of leave, which identifies him as an ex-convict ("On Parole"). [40] A New York Times report consisted of the following: "The transfer from London to the United States has prompted further modifications. Valjean realises that Cosette will not need him as a caretaker once she's married and gives them his blessing ("Every Day"). [61] Andy Mientus and Samantha Hill also starred as Marius and Cosette respectively. The part of Jean Valjean was played by Michael Ball – the original 1985 London and 1995 Dream Cast Marius – and the part of Javert was played by Michael McCarthy. Had I been paying more attention I may well have chosen one of the other recordings. Valjean says there are no conditions to his release, and holds no grudges toward Javert for doing his duty ("The First Attack"). The production played for fourteen months then transferred to San Francisco's Curran Theatre where it enjoyed a similar run. Prime Cart. 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