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Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker to Return to the Barbican with TATYANA
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2012


Internationally acclaimed Companhia de Danca Deborah Colker return to the Barbican with Tatyana, a new piece inspired by Alexander Pushkin's masterpiece Eugene Onegin.

LES MISÉRABLES Goes On Sale 12/3 in Sacramento
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 13, 2012


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables will go on sale Dec. 3, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. for the Sacramento engagement at Community Center Theater, which runs from May 29 - June 9, 2013. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Tickets for Les Miserables are currently available only by purchasing a Broadway Sacramento season ticket.

LES MISERABLES Comes to the National Theatre in December
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 9, 2012


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of LES MISERABLES has been announced for the back-by-popular-demand Washington engagement at The National Theatre, beginning December 13 for three weeks only. The all-new production of LES MISERABLES features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

Lookingglass Theatre Extends METAMORPHOSES Through 1/6
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 2, 2012


Lookingglass Theatre Company announces the second extension of Metamorphoses, based on the myths of Ovid from a translation by David Slavitt, written and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman, and produced in association with Arena Stage. The revival production, coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of the Broadway production, is now playing through the holidays at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

LES MIS Comes to New Orleans Tonight, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012


East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans announced the premiere New Orleans engagement of Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables, playing at the Mahalia Jackson Theater tonight, October 30 - November 4, 2012. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, August 24, at 11 a.m.

Unicorn Theatre Presents THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, Nov. 25
by Sierra Fox - Oct 25, 2012


The Unicorn Theatre's Christmas show, The Prince and The Pauper is a lively adaptation by Jemma Kennedy of Mark Twain's classic story of confused identities. Set in a Tudor London, a young street urchin Tom Canty has a chance meeting with the heir to the throne, Prince Edward VI and by pure coincidence they find they look almost identical.

Lookingglass Theatre Extends METAMORPHOSES Through 12/16
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 11, 2012


Lookingglass Theatre Company announces a four week extension of Metamorphoses, based on the myths of Ovid from a translation by David Slavitt, written and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. The revival production, coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of the Broadway production, is now playing through December 16, 2012, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Lookingglass Extends METAMORPHOSES, Through 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2012


Lookingglass Theatre Company announces a four week extension of Metamorphoses, based on the myths of Ovid from a translation by David Slavitt, written and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. The revival production, coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of the Broadway production, is now playing through December 16, 2012, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

STAGE TUBE: Sierra Boggess, Danielle Hope, Geronimo Rauch & Tam Mutu Talk LES MIS on the West End!
by Stage Tube - Oct 1, 2012


The West End production of LES MISERABLES welcomed some new cast members last month, including Broadway veteran Sierra Boggess as 'Fantine', as well as 'Over the Rainbow' winner Danielle Hope as 'Eponine.' Additional current cast members include: Geronimo Rauch, Tam Mutu, Cameron Blakely, Linzi Hateley, Samantha Dorsey, Liam Tamne, and Craig Mather. Watch a video interview with Boggess, Hope, Mutu and Rauch below!

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Chats LES MISERABLES on Australia's 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2012


The movie adaptation of the hugely successful musical LES MISERABLES is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It features a stellar cast including Hugh Jackman, who was interviewed yesterday on Australian TV's TODAY by entertainment editor Richard Wilkins. Check out the interview as well as some new clips and scenes from the recent extended trailer!

LES MIS 25th Anniversary Tour Stops at Bass Concert Hall, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables are on sale for the premiere Fort Worth engagement at Bass Performance Hall. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

Photo Flash: New Poster Released for LES MISERABLES Film!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2012


Tom Hooper's upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, will debut in theaters December 25. A new poster for the movie was just released on the film's Facebook page and you can check it out below!

Photo Flash: Check Out the Latest LES MISERABLES Film Stills Featuring Anne Hathaway, Samantha Barks and More!
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 20, 2012


Tom Hooper's upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, will debut in theaters December 25. Get a first extended look at the film, featuring behind the scenes clips and more, here; but first, scroll down to see the very latest stills from the highly anticipated musical!

TV: Get an Extended First Look at LES MISERABLES on the Silver Screen - Behind the Scenes With Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and More!
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 20, 2012


Tom Hooper's upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, will debut in theaters December 25. Get a first extended look at the film, featuring behind the scenes clips and more, below!

Original Chicago Cast Set for METAMORPHOSES at Lookingglass Theatre, Beginning Previews Tonight, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2012


Lookingglass Theatre Company will open its 25th Anniversary Season with Metamorphoses, based on the Myths of Ovid, written and directed by Lookingglass Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. The show will play tonight, September 19 - September 28, 2012. The return of Lookingglass' seminal production, coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of the Broadway run, will open at Lookingglass in the fall of 2012 and will then move to Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage.

BREAKING NEWS: LES MISERABLES Movie Release Pushed Back to Christmas Day!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2012


Tom Hooper's upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, was previously set for a theatrical release on December 14. Now according to Variety, after 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Life of Pi' were pushed back, the release of 'Les Miserables' has been postponed until Christams Day- December 25. Universal plans to use the new gap to 'take advantage of holiday crowds.'

LES MISERABLES Returns to Washington's National Theatre, 12/12-30
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 18, 2012


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables are on sale now for the back-by-popular-demand Washington engagement at The National Theatre, beginning December 12 for three weeks only. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fox Theatre, 10/16-28
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 13, 2012


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables has been announced for the premiere St. Louis engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

Photo Flash: First Look at Sierra Boggess, Danielle Hope, and More in West End's LES MISERABLES!
by BWW - Sep 10, 2012


The West End production of LES MISERABLES just welcomed some new cast members, including Broadway veteran Sierra Boggess as 'Fantine', as well as 'Over the Rainbow' winner Danielle Hope as 'Eponine.' Additional current cast members include: Geronimo Rauch, Tam Mutu, Cameron Blakely, Linzi Hateley, Samantha Dorsey, Liam Tamne, and Craig Mather. Check out just-released shots of the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: On the LES MISERABLES Set - At the Barricade with Eddie Redmayne!
by Stage Tube - Sep 7, 2012


Eddie Redmayne, who plays Marius in Tom Hooper's much anticipated film adaptation of the long-running musical Les Miserables, took a moment to talk to fans from the barricade. Watch the video below!

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