LES MIS Producer Reveals Taylor Swift Auditioned for Role of 'Eponine'
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 28, 2012
According to Showbiz411, country music star Taylor Swift had vied for the role of 'Eponine' in the blockbuster film LES MISERABLES. The news was revealed at a recent party when Les Mis producer Cameron Mackintosh told the site's Paula Schwartz that the young pop star had auditioned for the role.
LES MISERABLES Soundtrack Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Chart
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 27, 2012
According to Billboard.com, 'Les Miserables: Highlights From the Motion Picture Soundtrack' is currently No. 1 on the Soundtracks chart, selling 43,000 in less than three full days on sale, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The recording stands at No. 33 on the Billboard 200.
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Chats LES MISERABLES on SiriusXM
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 27, 2012
Hugh Jackman sat down with SiriusXM radio host Julie James to talk about his role in the feature film LES MISERABLES. 'Anyone who loves theater and loves Broadway is going to forever put [director] Tom Hooper right up there with Stephen Sondheim,' shared the actor. Check out the interview in full below!
LES MISERABLES: At the Core of It is Exposition of Christian Virtues
by Oliver Oliveros
- Dec 27, 2012
"To love another person is to see the face of God" - Colm Wilkinson's Bishop Myriel of Digne and Anne Hathaway's Fantine, together with Hugh Jackman's Jean Valjean, sung those arguably the most indelible lyrics by tail end in the Tom Hooper-helmed musical motion picture, "Les Miserables," a faithful film adaptation based on the 1987 Tony Award-winning musical, written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boublil, and Herbert Kretzmer, which in turn was inspired by the French historical novel of the same name, published in 1862, by Victor Hugo, a well-known French Romantic poet and novelist who had evident antipathy toward the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church; but, interestingly, had high regard for the Church's doctrines.
TV: Entrevista exclusiva con Samantha Barks
by Laura Pelaez
- Dec 27, 2012
Samantha Barks es Eponine en la versión cinematográfica de Los Miserables. Acostumbrada a estar sobre los escenarios, la actriz británica debuta en el cine con esta gran producción. En su paso por el West End, ha aparecido en musicales como Aladdin, en el Theatre Royal Windsor o Cabaret, en el Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Hoy nos cuenta lo que ha supuesto para ella el salto al cine.
Les Lankhorst Brings High Class to the High Seas
by Anton Anderssen
- Dec 26, 2012
Guests of Holland America's Statendam were treated to a magnificent concert by tribute artist Les Lankhorst on this year's Christmas cruise to the Panama Canal. For one night only, Lankhorst took the stage and presented a beautiful selection of standards made famous by vocal giants: Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., Bobby Darrin and Hugh Jackman.
BWW's Top Central PA Theatre Stories for 2012
by BWW Special Coverage
- Dec 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Central PA in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 26th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson
- Dec 26, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards winners and 1/9/13 Celebration, 'Mormon' and 'Les Miz' reaction, 'Oliver!' opens, 'Lucy' extends, StarKid goes sketch, our unofficial Lloyd Webber festival and more!
LES MISERABLES Opens at No. 1, Takes in $18M at Box Office
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 26, 2012
Deadline reports that the highly anticipated film version of LES MISERABLES opened in the top spot on Christmas Day, taking in $18 million at the box office. The film debuted in 2,808 theaters and earned an 'A' CinemaScore from audiences across the country.
Early Box Office Report Says Les Mis Film to Open at #1
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 25, 2012
According to Nikki Finke at Deadline.com, Les Miserables is likely to debut at $15-20 million and at number one for this week's movie box office - along with setting Christmas Day records and exceeding studio expectations (of $10 million).
LES MISERABLES Opens in Movie Theatres Today!
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 25, 2012
After what feels like decades of waiting, the HIGHLY- anticipated film version of LES MISERABLES opens in movie theatres today, December 25. What are you waiting for? Get to the movies now and experience the epic on musical event!
LES MISERABLES Character Card: VALJEAN
by BWW Special Coverage
- Dec 25, 2012
The highly-anticipated film version of LES MISERABLES is now in theaters! To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld brings you an in-depth look at the characters and the actors who portray them. Today, it's all about the musical's protagonist - Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman)!
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