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Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES began on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES began on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look below!
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and also starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination. Performances of LES MISERABLES begin tonight May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT)'s upcoming production of LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES begin on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT)'s upcoming production of LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES begin on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look at the cast!
The award winning two-act comedy by Laguna Beach playwright Tom Swimm has been adapted into a full-length musical with 16 original songs composed by Charles Verburg and will be presented at Mysterium Theater's new location at the La Habra Depot Theatre beginning tonight, May 21st. With a cast of nine singers and dancers, the show will be choreographed by Sonya Randall.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) has announced the complete cast for its production of Les Miserables beginning later this month. Directed by Terrence Mann, Les Miserables will star Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination. Performances of Les Miserables begin on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113.
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM), in residence at CCBC Essex, presents 'LES MISERABLES School Edition' in its Young Adult Series at 1 p.m. today, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 in the Administration Building at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd.
The award winning two-act comedy by Laguna Beach playwright Tom Swimm has been adapted into a full-length musical with 16 original songs composed by Charles Verburg and will be presented at Mysterium Theater's new location at the La Habra Depot Theatre beginning on Thursday, May 21st. With a cast of nine singers and dancers, the show will be choreographed by Sonya Randall.
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM), in residence at CCBC Essex, presents "Les Miserables School Edition" in its Young Adult Series at 1 p.m. May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 in the Administration Building at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd.
LES MISERABLES returns to Sydney with a reworked score, new music and reimagined staging, earning a standing ovation from the Opening Night Audience. Whilst many fans of the classic musical will be familiar with the 1985 original, they will not be disappointed with the new treatment and the wonderful Australian cast.
For four weeks only (tonight, March 10 - April 5), the epic Broadway blockbuster will transform the stage at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre into 19th century France. Survival of the human spirit prevails in this larger-than-life tale of compassion and destruction. Seen by over 70 million people in more than 42 countries, LES MISERABLES has received over 76 awards internationally, including eight Tony Awards and five Drama Desk awards.
On Saturday February 28th, I had the privilege to travel to Valparaiso, Indiana to see the third weekend of "Les Miserables" at the Memorial Opera House. This sung through musical based on the novel written by French Poet and Novelist, Victor Hugo, brought the house down with the amazing vocals, and set of this production. As popular as this musical is in the community theater world, Memorial Opera House put their own twist on it and made it a good production.
For four weeks only (March 10 - April 5), the epic Broadway blockbuster will transform the stage at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre into 19th century France. Survival of the human spirit prevails in this larger-than-life tale of compassion and destruction. Seen by over 70 million people in more than 42 countries, LES MISERABLES has received over 76 awards internationally, including eight Tony Awards and five Drama Desk awards.
While it may be cold outside in Northern Indiana, things are heating up at Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso, Indiana, as they get ready to open, "Les Miserables" opening on Friday February 13, 2015 with a run of 12 performances. This sung through musical based on the novel written by French Poet and Novelist, Victor Hugo, is sure to bring you all the excitement that you would hope for from this production. This production will feature a cast of over 30, and direction by Scot MacDonald of The Memorial Opera House.
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced that Jen Bender has been named as the new Director of Programming and Artist Services for the organization. Jen returns to NYMF after having served as a founding producer of the Festival in 2004.
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