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Alain Boublil

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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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Productions

Les MisérablesLes Misérables
 
[West End, 2024]
Writer
Lyricist
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Concept, Book & Original French Lyrics[Replacement]
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Book & Lyrics[Replacement]
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Book
Lyricist
Miss SaigonMiss Saigon
 
[West End, 2014]
Book and Lyrics
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Book and Original Lyrics
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2006] [Replacement]
Conception, Book and Original French Lyrics[Replacement]

Writing

Lyricist
Bookwriter
Abbacadabara
Source Material
Martin Guerre
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Les Misérables
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Miss Saigon
Bookwriter
Lyricist
The Pirate Queen
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
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

Alain Boublil, Miss Saigon

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Musical of the Year

Alain Boublil , Miss Saigon


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Musical

Alain Boublil, Les Misérables


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Book of a Musical

Alain Boublil, Les Misérables


winner
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

Alain Boublil , Les Miserables

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LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run Photo
LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run
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.
TV: Hablamos con los protagonistas de LOS MISERABLES Photo
TV: Hablamos con los protagonistas de LOS MISERABLES
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.
PHOTO: Asi ha sido la alfombra roja del estreno VIP de LOS MISERABLES Photo
PHOTO: Asi ha sido la alfombra roja del estreno VIP de LOS MISERABLES
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.
TV: Hoy LOS MISERABLES se estrena oficialmente en el Apolo de Madrid Photo
TV: Hoy LOS MISERABLES se estrena oficialmente en el Apolo de Madrid
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.
PHOTOS: LOS MISERABLES se presenta en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid Photo
PHOTOS: LOS MISERABLES se presenta en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid
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.
THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2026 Season Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2026 Season
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.
Photos: MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour First Look Images Photo
Photos: MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour First Look Images
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.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week Photo
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale for the Portland engagement.
Tickets to LES MISÉRABLES at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre to go on Sale Next Week Photo
Tickets to LES MISÉRABLES at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES is coming to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall Photo
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

The Radio City Music Hall engagement of the world tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR has extended by one week due to demand.
Preston Truman Boyd to Return to LES MISERABLES National Tour Photo
Preston Truman Boyd to Return to LES MISERABLES National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Returning principal cast has been revealed for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical, LES MISÉRABLES. Preston Truman Boyd rejoins the cast as Javert.
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES On Sale This Friday at Prairie Home Alliance Theater Photo
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES On Sale This Friday at Prairie Home Alliance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables will go on sale to the public Friday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Review: MISS SAIGON at Göteborgs Operan Photo
Review: MISS SAIGON at Göteborgs Operan
by Christian Ranke - Oct 21, 2025

For decades, Miss Saigon has occupied contested terrain within the musical theater canon—championed by some as an essential work, scrutinized by others for perpetuating orientalist narratives and reductive stereotypes.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Edmonton Go on Sale This Month Photo
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Edmonton Go on Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month Photo
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Will Make North American Premiere at Ra Photo
LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Will Make North American Premiere at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Les Miserables is headed back to New York! More dates have been announced for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR. Learn more here!
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month Photo
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox.
Singapore's Nathania Ong to Star as Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES Arena Spectacular Photo
Singapore's Nathania Ong to Star as Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES Arena Spectacular
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 1, 2025

Singaporean actress Nathania Ong will reprise her acclaimed performance as Eponine in the upcoming Singapore run of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Misérables, The Arena Spectacular.'
Vive la France! A Guide to Iconic French Musicals Photo
Vive la France! A Guide to Iconic French Musicals
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 26, 2025

Broadway and the West End may be the global capitals of musical theatre, but some of the best musicals have also come from outside the boundaries of New York City and London. France has produced revolutionary rock operas like Starmania and La Révolution Française to international blockbusters like Les Misérables, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Roméo et Juliette, captivating audiences around the world for decades. 
LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus Photo
LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will come to Columbus for eight performances only, January 27–February 1, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).
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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?

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.

What awards has Alain Boublil won?

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 for Les Misérables. Additionally, Boublil won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical as well as the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for Les Misérables.

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