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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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Who are the current cast of Les Miserables?

I only know a few, but Eponine is Samantha Barks. Fantine is Lea Salonga (Don't know if she's still playing her) Valjean in Alfie Boe :)

Why is there a barricade in Les Miserables?

The barricade in Les Miserables represents a physical and symbolic division between the common people and the authorities. It is a visual representation of the rebellion and fight for justice by the oppressed against the ruling class. The barricade also serves as a focal point for the characters to come together and make their stand.

Policeman in musical play Les Miserables?

The policeman in the musical "Les Miserables" is named Javert.

Should you sing Jemima's solo for a Les Miserables audition?

yeah only if you can nail it to pression then if you do youll so get the part

Who played valjean in Les Miserables in London-someone from Ireland?

The most famous Valjean was Colm Wilkenson from Drimnagh, Republic of Ireland

Is the 1998 film version of Les Miserables a musical?

No, it is not. There is, however, a film version of the musical that is in the midst of pre-production. The confirmed cast is:

  • Hugh Jackman as Valjean
  • Russel Crowe as Javert
  • Anne Hathaway as Fantine
  • Eddie Redmayne as Marius
  • Aaron Tveit as Enjolras
  • Amanda Seyfried as Cosette
  • Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier

It will be released in December 2012.

How long was Les Miserables on Broadway?

Les Miserables ran for 16 years on Broadway. The show opened on March 12, 1987 at the Broadway Theatre. It then transferred to the Imperial Theatre in October, 1990 in order to make room for the then upcoming musical Miss Saigon (written and composed by the same people that did Les Miserables). Les Miserables remained at the Imperial until it closed on May 18th, 2003.

The show made a return engagement on Broadway three years later, opening at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 9, 2006. The production ran until January 6, 2008.

Where can you get free Les Miserables sheet music?

Since the music to Les Miserables is copyright, free copies of the sheet music are illegal.

Without endorsement, you can purchase sheet music for this musical, below.

Who played cosette in les mis?

If you're referring to the movie, Cosette is played by actress Amanda Seyfried. It is hard to pin point for the stage production; as many actresses play her for the theatre production.