Amanda Seyfried Talks Landing a 'Dream' Role in LES MIS; Filming Begins in New Orleans Next Month
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 26, 2012
The musical's movie adaptation is currently filming in the UK; Amanda Seyfried as Cosette will join the film's stars - Hugh Jackman as Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thernardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Samantha Barks as Eponine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier - in New Orleans next month to continue filming.
It's Official: Sacha Baron Cohen & More Confirmed for LES MISERABLES Film
by Jessica Lewis
- Mar 16, 2012
Daily Mail reports that the cast of Cameron Mackintosh and Tom Hooper's film version of the musical Les Miserables now includes Bertie Carvel (Matilda), Daniel Evans (Sunday in the Park with George) and Adrian Scarborough (Betty Blue Eyes). In addition, several cast members who have performed in stage versions of Les Miserables will star in the film including Caroline Sheen, Hadley Fraser, Killian Donnelly, Mike Jibson, Linzi Hateley, Gemma Wardle, Katy Secombe, Gina Beck, Fra Fee, Alexia Khadine and Katie Hall.
BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award Announces Shortlist; Vote Now!
by James T Harding
- Mar 12, 2012
The Society of London Theatre has today announced the shortlist for the BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award. The public will vote for the overall winner.
The shortlisted shows are BILLY ELLIOT, JERSEY BOYS, LES MISÉRABLES and WICKED.
LES MIS Movie Update: Samantha Barks Departs OLIVER! April 1
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 10, 2012
Neil Morrissey and Samantha Barks will play the roles of Fagin and Nancy from Tuesday 13 March - Sunday 1 April. Samantha Barks will head straight from OLIVER! to start filming the forthcoming Les Miserables film, which has already begun production with scenes being shot in both England and France.
Schonberg, Boublil and Kretzmer Write New Song for LES MIS Movie!
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 9, 2012
The highly-anticipated film adaptation of Les Miserables will open in movie theatre in December, and according to Daily Mail, the movie will feature brand-new music by the original song writing team. Baz Bamigboye reports that Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer wrote a song called 'Suddenly' for the movie.
STAGE TUBE: New LES MIS Eponine Danielle Hope Sings 'On My Own'
by James T Harding
- Mar 9, 2012
This video from the BBC's OVER THE RAINBOW TV show gives a sneak peak of what to expect from Danielle Hope's performance as Eponine in London's West-End production of LES MISERABLES when she starts performances on June 18.
Danielle Hope Joins West End Cast of LES MISERABLES, June 18
by BWW
- Mar 9, 2012
Danielle Hope will join the cast of London's West End production of Les Miserables beginning June 18 starring as Eponine. She joins Geronimo Rauch and Tam Mutu, who will join the cast to play Jean Valjean and Javert respectively, Daily Mail reports.
Cat Simmons Joins OLIVER! Cast, Replacing Samantha Barks, Apr 3
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 5, 2012
It was announced today (Monday 5 March) that Cat Simmons will take over the role of Nancy from Samantha Barks in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's smash hit musical OLIVER! at Birmingham Hippodrome on Tuesday 3 April, the same day that Brian Conley takes over the role of Fagin from Neil Morrissey.
Photo Flash: Ad Deja Vu! When LES MIS Was First Gunning for Screen...
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 16, 2012
Les Miserables will hit the big screen later this year, featuring an all-star cast including Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe tasJavert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thernardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier, the opera-trained Mamma Mia! film star Amanda Seyfried as Cosette and Samantha Barks as Eponine.
Interested in a blast from the past? Check out this old ad from the early 1990s when the first plans to adapt the musical for the screen materialized .
STAGE TUBE: Amanda Seyfried on Playing 'Cosette' in LES MIS Film
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 14, 2012
Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. In the video below, 'Cosette' herself, Amanda Seyfried chats about her enthusiasm for the role. Click below to check it out!
Ramin Karimloo Extends LES MIS Run Through March 31; David Shannon, Gerónimo Rauch Join Cast in Spring
by BWW
- Feb 14, 2012
Cameron Mackintosh announced today that Ramin Karimloo will extend his run playing 'Jean Valjean' in the legendary musical "LES MISÉRABLES" at the Queen's Theatre until 31 March 2012. David Shannon will then return to the role of 'Jean Valjean' from Tuesday 3 April - Saturday 16 June 2012. He will be followed by Geronimo Rauch who will play the role from Monday 18 June 2012 until Saturday 15 June 2013
BWW Poll Results: Voters Want to Hear More from 'Enjolras' in LES MIS Movie
by BWW
- Feb 13, 2012
The theatre community already can't wait for the Tom Hooper-helmed big screen version of LES MIS. Newest to the cast is Samantha Barks who will play Eponine in the film. She joins the previously announced Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thenardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier.
Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman in LES MIS Rehearsals with Claude-Michel Schonberg!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 7, 2012
Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. Hugh Jackman, who will play Valjean in the film just tweeted the below photo, saying: 'what an honour...singing a new song with the composer, claude michel, at rehearsals for les mis!'
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 28- February 3
by BWW Special Coverage
- Feb 3, 2012
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 21-27.
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