Alain Boublil
Birth Place: TUNISIA
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BIO
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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Videos
Video: Go Behind the Scenes at the Designer Run of LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 16:02:57
Video: John Riddle Sings 'Bring Him Home' in Rehearsal For LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 16:55:17
VIDEO: Watch All New Clips From LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-05 06:25:26
VIDEO: Old Tweet from Newly Elected Senator Jon Ossoff Points Fans to Anime LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-08 10:02:14
Broadway Rewind: LES MISERABLES Rebuilds the Barricade on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-09-09 17:01:00
VIDEO: Sierra Boggess, Lea Salonga, Julian Ovenden and Gerónimo Rauch Perform 'On My Own' From LES MISERABLES
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-23 07:03:35
VIDEO: Watch LES MISERABLES Casts Unite for an Epic 'One Day More'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-27 16:03:38
Broadway Rewind: Stephanie J. Block Sails THE PIRATE QUEEN to Broadway in 2007!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-22 16:31:00
VIDEO: 70 West End Stars Including Paul Whittaker OBE and More Virtually Perform 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-07 14:49:01
VIDEO: Go Inside the Newly Renovated Sondheim Theatre - Home of LES MISERABLES on the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2020-01-12 17:02:21
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Premieres at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Venezuela
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-11-08 12:32:39
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Concert Cast & Composers Celebrate With A Special Encore Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-08-22 22:06:02
VIDEO: First Listen to Anna O'Byrne Performing 'Somebody' from AMOUR
by Julie Musbach - 2019-04-04 12:43:23
VIDEO: Watch LES MIS Tour's Fantine, Melissa Mitchell, Sing I Dreamed a Dream
by Rebecca Russo - 2017-10-18 20:50:02
VIDEO: Broadway's MISS SAIGON Cast Takes a Knee in Solidarity with NFL Players
by BWW News Desk - 2017-09-26 18:29:11
VIDEO: MISS SAIGON's Eva Noblezada and Rachelle Ann Go Have a Belt-Off in "Movie in My Mind" Music Video!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-09-08 12:00:48
News
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
MISS SAIGON, the acclaimed musical, will be performed at Milton Keynes Theatre from April 7 to 11, featuring powerful storytelling and a talented cast.
by - Feb 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced casting for the Chicago engagement of Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 20, 2026
La producción del Teatro Apolo alcanza esta cifra simbólica en una fecha que rinde homenaje al legado de su autor.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
The musical theatre production Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular will be presented at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from March 24 through April 19, 2026, as part of its international tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Miss Saigon will play a strictly limited West End season in 2027, more than a decade since Miss Saigon last performed in London, at that same theatre.
by Paul Batterson - Jan 29, 2026
Reviewing the revered LES MISERABLES is always a mixed bag. The show, running Jan. 27–Feb. 1 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street, downtown Columbus), is a towering piece of musical theater history. It has a cadre of powerful songs (“Do You Hear The People Sing?,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” and “One More Day” … that’s just in the first act), and characters that linger with you long after the curtain falls.
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Jan 25, 2026
Since its 1980 debut in Paris, Les Misérables has transcended the medium of musical theatre to become a global cultural force.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The American Theatre Guild will welcome Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025
The internationally acclaimed musical Les Misérables: The World Tour Spectacular will open in Manila on Jan. 20, 2026, with a run through March 1 at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 29, 2025
Repasamos los clips que más os han gustado de nuestro canal de YouTube.
by David Friscic - Dec 11, 2025
Before Lea Salonga stepped out on the stage of the Strathmore this past Saturday evening, I could feel the anticipation building. Soon, a very savvy orchestra assembled and lightly “tuned up” as the audience awaited the entrance of Lea Salonga, --stage, screen, recording and concert performer par excellence. Ms. Salonga finally appeared to loud applause in a beautifully tuxedoed -tailored, colorful pantsuit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 3, 2025
Les Misérables has seen major success in China with the launch of its staged concert production at Shanghai Grand Theatre, reports China Daily. The musical began performances on November 4 and will run through December 28 as part of the “See You in Shanghai!” initiative from SMG Live.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 3, 2025
La producción, que ya se puede ver en el Apolo, celebra su regreso a España de la mano de ATG Entertainment.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 29, 2025
La velada ha contado, entre otros, con el productor británico Cameron Mackintosh, responsable de esta súper producción junto a ATG Entertainment.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 28, 2025
No te pierdas estos fragmentos de la producción que regresa a la capital, en el mismo teatro donde se estrenó el musical en 1992.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 28, 2025
Primer vistazo en imágenes a la potente producción en su regreso a Madrid, capturado en exclusiva por Nacho Sweet.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
5-STAR Theatricals has revealed its 2026 season of shows! All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California, and include The Wizard of Oz and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
You can now get a first look at the new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. Miss Saigon is currently playing at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alain Boublil has written 5 shows including Abbacadabara (Source Material), Les Miserables (Bookwriter), Miss Saigon (Bookwriter), Martin Guerre (Bookwriter), The Pirate Queen (Bookwriter).
The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Martin Guerre, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Les Misérables, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables and Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Les Miserables.
Alain Boublil has won several prestigious awards, including the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Martin Guerre. He also received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Les Misérables. Additionally, he won the Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for Les Misérables.
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