I live in Texas, and will soon have tickets to see Les Mis at the Theater Under the Stars in Houston. I have heard rumors that Rob Evan, WHOM IS AWESOME, might be the Valjean. I AM EXCITED! However, I got to thinking who is my favorite Valjean. I personally believe Jeff Leyton is the best.... But Colm Wilkenson does a great job too. What do you think?
Randal Keith by far! Excellent voice aside, he's one of the few Valjeans whom I actually believe was once a total thug and strong enough to lift a cart.
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That I have actually heard or seen? John Cudia. But since Hugh Panaro is my favorite actor I would choose him. But I havent heard him sing the role but I know im too bias to pick anyone over him.
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I've seen five Valjeans: Alexander, Geminagi, Drew Sarich, John Owen-Jones, Hugh Panaro & Jeffrey Coon (the last two with the Walnut Street Theatre here in Philly)...and I have to say John Owen-Jones is really what everyone says he is and then some. Definately my favourite!
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I'm going to have to agree with John Owen-Jones. His voice is utterly amazing. I had the pleasure of seeing him in London two summers ago and he was utterly incredible.
Gary Morris. I never saw him perform Les Miz, but he is JVJ on the three CD Complete Symphonic Recording. I did see him do Bring Him Home with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and it was brilliant.