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LES MISERABLES Finds Its Little People! Young Cosette, Eponine and Gavroche Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2014


The 'MIZ Kids' have been announced for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece LES MISERABLES, which returns to Broadway beginning Saturday, March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. The official opening night isSunday, March 23.

Photo Coverage: Colm Wilkinson and Ramin Karimloo Share Stage in Special Performance of LES MISERABLES
by Robert Diamond - Jan 12, 2014


London and Broadway's original Jean Valjean, Colm Wilkinson, performed the role of the Bishop for a special performance of LES MISERABLES Saturday evening, January 11 in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre alongside Broadway's next Valjean, Ramin Karimloo, who will star in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of the legendary musical beginning March 1 at the Imperial Theatre.

Rehearsals for Broadway Revival of LES MISERABLES with Ramin Karimloo & Caissie Levy Begin Monday
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 10, 2014


Rehearsals begin Monday, January 13 in New York for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece LES MISERABLES, which returns to Broadway beginning Saturday, March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. The official opening night for LES MISERABLES is Sunday, March 23. The cast of the new LES MIZ features Ramin Karimloo (West End and current acclaimed Toronto star of LES MISERABLES, and The Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies in London) as Jean Valjean; Will Swenson (Tony Award-nominated star of Broadway's Hair and Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Javert; Caissie Levy (West End and Broadway star of Ghost and Hair and Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked) as Fantine; Nikki M. James (Tony Award winner for The Book of Mormon) as Eponine; Andy Mientus (who captured the hearts of TV viewers with his portrayal of Kyle Bishop on the NBC series 'Smash') as Marius; talented newcomer Charlotte Maltby as Cosette; acclaimed Canadian actor Cliff Saunders (The 39 Steps) as Thenardier; Tony Award-nominee Keala Settle (Hands on a Hardbody) as Madame Thenardier and Kyle Scatliffe, (the West End production of The Scottsboro Boys) as the revolutionary Enjolras.

BroadwayWorld Looks Ahead to 2014: 14 Things We Can't Wait For!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2014


For the past week, BroadwayWorld has been counting down the final days of 2013 with video tributes to our 13 favorite musical moments of this year. Now that the ball has dropped and 2014 has officially arrived, we shift gears and look ahead to what is to come in 2014. Below, we count-up to the 14 theatrical events of 2014 that we are most excited for!

Full Cast Announced for LES MISERABLES on Broadway; 24 Join the Ensemble
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2013


Additional casting was announced today for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece LES MISERABLES, which returns to Broadway beginning Saturday, March 1 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The official opening night for LES MISERABLES is Sunday, March 23.

Rehearsals Begin for Ramin Karimloo-Led LES MISERABLES in Toronto; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2013


Excitement is building for the Toronto premiere of the new Cameron Mackintosh production of Boublil & Schonberg's masterpiece LES MISERABLES, the first show of the 2013-2014 Mirvish Subscription Season.

LES MISERABLES Raises the Barricade at Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2013


LES MISERABLES, Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of the world's longest running musical, runs at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for one week only, today, July 30-August 4, 2013.

LES MISERABLES to Raise the Barricade at Orpheum Theatre, Begin. 7/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013


Les Miserables, Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of the world's longest running musical, runs at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for one week only, July 30-August 4, 2013.

LES MISÉRABLES, Starring Peter Lockyer, Returns to 5th Avenue Theatre, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2012


Due to popular demand, Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Les Miserables returns to Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre for a spectacular two-week engagement tonight, June 27-July 8, 2012.

LES MISÉRABLES, Starring Peter Lockyer, Returns to 5th Avenue Theatre, 6/27-7/8
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012


Due to popular demand, Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Les Miserables returns to Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre for a spectacular two-week engagement, June 27-July 8, 2012.

The Artist Series Presents LES MISERABLES, 5/1-6
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 12, 2012


Tickets are on sale for Cameron Mackintosh's New 25th Anniversary Production of Les Miserables at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center from May 1st - 6th for eight performances only.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Tour
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 5, 2012


Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables opened at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI on Tuesday. Watch the local news go behind the scenes in the video below!

Peter Lockyer, Timothy Gulan, Lauren Wiley. et al. Join Cast of LES MISERABLES Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2012


Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables welcomes Peter Lockyer to the role of Jean Valjean beginning in East Lansing, MI, at Wharton Center on April 5, 2012. This week also marks the debut of Timothy Gulan as Thenardier, Lauren Wiley as Cosette, and Jason Forbach as Enjolras. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. The production plays Wharton Center through April 8 followed by Indianapolis, IN at Clowes Memorial Hall April 10-15 and Greenville, SC at The Peace Center April 17-22.

LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Production Plays The Kravis
by Beau Higgins - Apr 4, 2012


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables are on sale now for the premiere West Palm Beach engagement at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

LES MISÉRABLES 25th Anniversary Tour Celebrates 500 Performances, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables will celebrate its 500th performance this Sunday, February 12, during the 2PM matinee at the Straz Center in Tampa, FL.

LES MISÉRABLES 25th Anniversary Tour Celebrates 500 Performances, 2/12
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 10, 2012


Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables will celebrate its 500th performance this Sunday, February 12, during the 2PM matinee at the Straz Center in Tampa, FL.

J. Mark McVey, Andrew Varela Lead LES MISÉRABLES In Dayton 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2011


Victoria Theatre Association announces the cast for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables premiere Dayton engagement at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, November 22-27, 2011.

LES MISÉRABLES Comes To Fox Cities PAC, Closes 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables are on sale now for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Centers premiere engagement.

LES MISÉRABLES Comes To Fox Cities PAC 11/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2011


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables are on sale now for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Centers premiere engagement.

J. Mark McVey, Andrew Varela Lead LES MISÉRABLES In Dayton 11/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011


Victoria Theatre Association announces the cast for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables premiere Dayton engagement at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, November 22-27, 2011.

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