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Les Misérables
Les Misérables (also known as known as Les Mis or Les Miz), originally a French historical novel by Victor Hugo published in 1862, is the longest running musical on the West End. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an English-language libretto by Herbert Kretzmer.
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What is bring him home in Les misérables about?
Bring Him Home is about Marius. Jean Valjean sings about him because he wants to save him from almost certain death at the barricades so that he can marry Cosette. It is a prayer to God (Valjean is very religious) to save Marius, even if Valjean has to die instead. It is testimony to Valjean's love for Cosette that he does so.
How did Jean Valjean become strong enough to lift a wagon?
From lifting rocks in prison, he gained strength.
What role did Russell Crowe play in Les Miserables?
Russell Crow played as Javert in Les Miserable. Javert is known as for beginning the novel as a relatively minor character, despite his importance increasing as the novel goes on.
What is the symbolic role of the book fences?
IT IS MEANT TO SYMBILIZE PROTECTION...FOR EVERY CHARECTER IN THE BOOK
Is Les Miserables an accurate representation of what happened after the french revolution?
First of all, we should clarify that Les Miserables is set in the French Revolution of 1823, not the far more famous French Revolution of 1789. By 1823, Louis XVI had long been executed, the Reign of Terror had long ended, the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and the Bourbon monarchy had been restored.
However, while the story of Les Miserables is not true, e.g. there was no thief name Jean Valjean who adopts a girl named Collette and is pursued by a police officer named Javert, the general ambiance of the story is mostly accurate. France at that time had rampant poverty, high levels of homelessness, abusive factory conditions, repressive government, and the air of revolution. The view that Victor Hugo (the author) brings to those conditions is nostalgia and pity, but it is not anachronistic or mythified.
As for actual historic sources, Hugo based Valjean's character very loosely on the life of Eugene Francois Vidocq, an ex-convict who became a successful businessman widely noted for his social engagement and philanthropy. He also references the French Revolution of 1823, which is portrayed relatively accurately, but does not show completely and utterly it was crushed.
The movie isn't very bloody, however, it is a war, people do have blood on their faces and other parts of their bodies. There is another part before 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables' where Javert is walking through a pool of blood.
Will Nick Jonas be on any TV shows while in the UK in Les Mis - apart from gmtv?
Yeah he was on the 5 Oclock show on channel 4 on the 1st of July.
Broadway did not open, Broadway is a street in New York City that many professional theaters opened up on. Broadway's first theater opened up in 1924. Acters were imported from Europe. Broadway as the form of art was dating back to the 18th and 19th centurys.
Is the Les Miserables musical based on the songs of ABBA?
Les Miserables, was NOT an ABBA-Related musical, Mamma Mia was, but not Les Miserables
here's the thing.
Mamma Mia songs were written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and performed by ABBA.
Les Miserables songs were written by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an English-language libretto by Herbert Kretzmer.
Both musicals were adopted into Universal movies in 2008 and 2012, both starring Amanda Seyfried.
What are the voice types of the characters in The Mikado?
Characters:
Nanki-Poo - The male romantic lead and son of the Mikado, who is in love with Yum-Yum. He fled his father's court disguised as a musician because his father wanted him to marry Katisha.
Role: Lead Age: 18 - 30
Sex: M
Voice: Tenor
Yum-Yum - The beautiful, young school girl who is engaged to be married to her guardian, Ko-Ko.
Role: Lead Age: 18 - 30
Sex: F
Voice: Soprano
Katisha - An elderly lady of the Imperial court, who claims that Nanki-Pu flirted with her and therefore shoud be required to marry her.
Role: Supporting Age: 40 - 80
Sex: F
Voice: Alto
Ko-Ko - The comedic Lord High Executioner who doesn't actually enjoy killing people. He came to his office through circumstance.
Role: Supporting Age: 30 - 50
Sex: M
Voice: Patter Baritone
Peep-Bo - The sweet, cute, and peppy younger sister of Yum-Yum.
Role: Supporting Age: 16 - 25
Sex: F
Voice: Soprano
Pish-Tush - An officious nobleman who is sympathetic to everyone's dilemmas.
Role: Supporting Age: 30 - 65
Sex: M
Voice: Baritone
Pitti-Sing - Yum-Yum's intelligent and sassy sister.
Role: Supporting Age: 21 - 32
Sex: F
Voice: Mezzosoprano
Pooh-Bah - A haughty, conniving, conceited, corrupt, and proud public official.
Role: Supporting Age: 30 - 50
Sex: M
Voice: Baritone
The Mikado of Japan - The haughty, intimidating and sadistic Emperor of Japan.
Role: Supporting Age: 45 - 65
Sex: M
Voice: Bass
Noblemen
Role: Chorus Age: 6 - 99
Sex: M
Voice: N/A
School girls
Role: Chorus Age: 6 - 99
Sex: F
Voice: N/A
Set the clock1988 Plymouth Reliant LE Wagon?
1. Using two fingers, depress (at the same time) any one of the six memory pushbuttons and volume control knob. Hours and a flashing colon will be displayed.
2. Rotate the tuning knob clockwise to advance the hour setting, or counterclockwise to decrease it.
3. depress the volume knob again to display minutes and make the setting in the same way.
4. Depress the volume knob to restart the clock.
this is for a am/FM stereo with cassette. Hope this helps you.
Where you can find Dreamgirls original screenplay on VHS or DVD?
The original Dreamgirls play with Jennifer Holiday was not filmed. Those who attended the original play have uploaded clips of the performance on YouTube.
Who played marius in les miserables?
The role of Marius has been played by many actors some stand outs include:
In the original London cast Marius was played by Michael Ball
In the 10th anniversary special Ball revised the role
In the 25th anniversary special he was played by Nick Jonas
In the 2012 movie Marius was played by Eddie Redmayne
What instrument were played in Les Miserables?
In its original 16-year Broadway run (March 12, 1987 - May 18, 2003) the standard pit orchestra for the show included 25 musicians playing the following instruments:
6 Violins
2 Violas
2 Celli
Flute
Piccolo
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Oboe
English Horn
2 French Horns
2 Trumpets
2 Piccolo Trumpets
Flugelhorn
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Percussion
2 Keyboards
The show's national tour had its own set of 16 musicians that travelled from city to city with the show. Instruments included:
2 French Horns
2 Trumpets
Bass Trombone
Flute
Piccolo
2 Clarinets
2 Alto Saxophones
Oboe
English Horn
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Percussion
4 Keyboards
The tour did not travel with a string section--they were played on keyboards instead. However, Equity required the hiring of local musicians for engagements longer than 2 weeks in any given city. They'd hire a varying additional number of musicians, depending on the city and their needs, but they'd usually hire 4 string players; 2 violins, 1 viola, and 1 cello, for these longer runs, bringing the total number of musicians up to 20.
The 2006 Broadway revival featured new orchestrations which required 14 musicians playing the following instruments:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
2 French Horns
Tuba
Bass Trombone
Trumpet
Flugelhorn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Recorder
Tenor Recorder
Oboe
English Horn
Flute
Alto Flute
Piccolo
Mallets
Timpani
Percussion
2 Keyboards
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Hope this helps.
Who are the characters and what are their voice types in Les Miserables?
- Jean Valjean (tenor): the lead role, he is Mayor of a town in France and owner of a factory. He spent 19 harsh years in prison, but found God upon his release and is a good man.
- Javert (baritone): a policeman, he relentlessly searches for Valjean, who broke his parole
- Fantine (mezzo soprano): one of Valjean's factory workers, she dies shortly into the play
- Eponine (belt): daughter of the Thenardiers, she loves Marius
- Marius (tenor): a student revolutionary, he is friends with Eponine but he loves Cosette
- Cosette (soprano): daughter of Fantine, she loves Marius
- Young Cosette (mezzo): adopted by Valjean after her mother dies
- Madame Thenardier (mezzo): unscrupulous wife of Thenardier
- Thenardier (tenor): a money-grubbing man, he owns an inn
- Gavroche (tenor): a young boy who dies helping the revolutionaries on the barricade
- Enjolras (tenor): leads the revolutionaries
- Bishop (baritone): houses Valjean after his release from prison, his kindness leads Valjean to God
What is it according to the narrator that keeps jean valjean and all of us good?
According to the narrator, it is love and compassion that keep Jean Valjean and all of us good. These feelings and actions towards others help us find redemption and lead us to live a virtuous life.
When will Les Miserables be on Broadway again?
It probably wont be on Broadway again, but it is currently playing in London.
Is Les Miserables still on Broadway?
As of now, unfortunately not. Never fear, though, for it returns in 2014!
Where did jean valjean find logging?
Jean Valjean found lodging at the Bishop's house in Digne after being released from prison. The Bishop's act of kindness and compassion towards Valjean changes his life and sets him on a path towards redemption.
Why did jean valjean sent to prison?
Jean Valjean was sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving children. He was sentenced to five years of hard labor for this crime.
What best describes the literary use of tiger in from Les Miserable?
In "Les Misérables," the tiger symbolizes ferocity and danger. It is used to represent the ruthless and powerful nature of society, particularly in the context of Jean Valjean’s struggles against poverty and injustice. The tiger serves as a metaphor for the harsh realities faced by individuals in a society marked by inequality and oppression.
