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Alain Boublil

Birth Place: TUNISIA

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Alain Boublil’s first musical, La Révolution Française, was the first ever staged French rock opera in 1973 in Paris and the start of his collaboration with composer Claude-Michel Schönberg. Their next show, Les Misérables, opened in Paris in 1980 and played there again in 1991 after having in the meantime opened in most of the world’s major cities starting in London in 1985, produced by Cameron Mackintosh. In 2007, Les Misérables celebrated its 22nd anniversary after having been voted Britain’s favourite musical. It opened on Broadway in 1987, winning Alain two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Book and a Grammy for Best Original Broadway Cast Recording as well as numerous awards all over the world. Les Misérables is still playing in major cities and returned to Broadway in 2006.

Miss Saigon opened in London in 1989 and later in New York, playing for more than ten years in each city, and has won numerous international awards. Martin Guerre followed and won the 1997 Olivier Award for Best Musical before commencing its USA tour. In 2007, it was revived in a critically acclaimed sell-out production in the UK with actors/musicians on stage.

On his own, Alain wrote the fairytale musical Abbacadabra (1984) based on Abba songs, which played in London in 1985. He also wrote the play The Diary of Adam and Eve, based on two short stories by Mark Twain, and a prize-winning novel, Les dessous de soi. In 2003, in collaboration with Michel Legrand, Alain wrote the stage adaptation of Jacques Demy’s film Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, including some new songs, which played in Paris in 2003-04.

Alain and Claude-Michel’s musical The Pirate Queen, based on the true story of the 16th-century Irish heroine Grace O’Malley, in the time of Elizabeth I, played in Chicago and on Broadway in 2006 and 2007. Alain and Claude-Michel’s new show, Marguerite, based on The Lady of the Camellias, with music by Michel Legrand and English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, is a highly romantic love story set in Nazi-occupied Paris during the Second World War. It had its world premiere at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in May 2008.
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Alain Boublil Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 1997 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Alain Boublil, Martin Guerre

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Book of a Musical

Alain Boublil, Miss Saigon

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Revival

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Musical of the Year

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Musical

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Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Book of a Musical

Alain Boublil, Les Misérables


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Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alain Boublil, Les Misérables

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Musical of the Year

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Photos: Check Out New Images of LES MISERABLES US Tour


Check out new photos of the US Tour of Les Miserables.

Video: Check out MISS SAIGON Asia Tour Official First Bows


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Video: Seann Miley Moore Leads THE AMERICAN DREAM


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Video: Meet MISS SAIGON's The Engineer, Seann Miley Moore


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John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

LES MISERABLES Extends Booking to March 2025


LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced. 

Tickets Now on Sale for LES MISERABLES at Proctors


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale for its engagement at the MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 5, 2024


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Broadway Grand Rapids Offers $30 Rush Tickets For LES MISERABLES


Broadway Grand Rapids will offer $30 Student/Educator Rush tickets for all performances of Les Misérables. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to Les Miserables here!

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Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES at Fox Theatre, Feb 16, are now on sale. Don't miss the world's most popular musical playing in Atlanta for one week only, June 4-9.

Five Kids Play Tam in MISS SAIGON Asian Tour


Five kids will join the cast of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new 'Miss Saigon' production in time for its premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in March 2024, which kicks off its Asian tour. This 'Miss Saigon' production initially played at the Sydney Opera House in 2023.

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LES MISERABLES Comes To Overture Center in February


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, is coming to Madison on Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 18 in Overture Hall.

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Alain Boublil FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alain Boublil written?

Alain Boublil has written 5 shows including Abbacadabara (Source Material), Les Miserables (Bookwriter), Miss Saigon (Bookwriter), Martin Guerre (Bookwriter), The Pirate Queen (Bookwriter).

What awards has Alain Boublil been nominated for?

Alain Boublil has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include: The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Martin Guerre", Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Miss Saigon", Best Revival at the Tony Awards for "Miss Saigon", Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Miss Saigon", Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Les Misérables", Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Les Misérables", Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Les Misérables", and Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Les Miserables".

What awards has Alain Boublil won?

Alain Boublil has won several awards, including The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Martin Guerre," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Les Misérables," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Les Misérables," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Les Misérables."

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