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Date of Death: June 28, 2007 (63)

Birth Place: Louisville, KY, USA

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UN DÍA COMO HOY: LES MISERABLES se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 12, 2021


El 12 de marzo de 1987 LES MISERABLES subía el telón por primera vez en Nueva York en el Broadway Theatre. Tras ocho semanas de previas en la Opera House del Kennedy Center en Washington D.C, el musical se estrenaba en Broadway con un presupuesto de 4,5 millones de dólares, de los que recuperó cuatro solo con la preventa.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- LES MISERABLES Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2021


Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Sam Shepard. Today's play, Buried Child.

Manhattan Concert Productions Will Present THE CIVIL WAR, Directed by Tony Yazbeck, in February 2021
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020


Manhattan Concert Productions has announced their next show will be The Civil War. The show will be directed by Tony Yazbeck, and will be presented on February 14, 2021 at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- LES MISERABLES Brings The Revoultion To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019


Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/12/16- LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2016


Today in 1987, Les Miserables opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 6680 performances. Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. An ensemble that includes prostitutes, student revolutionaries, factory workers, and others joins the lead characters. In January 2010, it played its ten-thousandth performance in London, at Queen's Theatre in London's West End. On 3 October 2010, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with three productions running in the same city: the original show at London's West End; the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary touring production at the original home of the show, the Barbican Centre; and the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena. The original Broadway cast included Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean, David Bryant as Marius, Judy Kuhn as Cosette, Michael Maguire as Enjolras, Frances Ruffelle as Eponine, Braden Danner as Gavroche, Donna Vivino as Young Cosette, Jennifer Butt as Madame Thenardier, Leo Burmester as Thenardier, Randy Graff as Fantine, and Terrence Mann as Javert.

From Dastardly to Demure, Resolute to Revolutionary, BWW Profiles LES MISERABLES' Standout Roles
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 23, 2014


In honor of Les Miserables' opening tonight, BroadwayWord brings you the actors who've taken on the many complex and vocally challenging roles of Victor Hugo's world, from the unscrupulous Thenardiers to innocent Cosette, or principled Javert against the compassionate and strong-willed Jean Valjean. From Fantine and Eponine, unfortunate in life and romance, to Enjolras and Marius, the fiery young leaders of the French Revolution.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/12- LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2014


Today in 1987, Les Miserables opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 6680 performances. Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. An ensemble that includes prostitutes, student revolutionaries, factory workers, and others joins the lead characters. In January 2010, it played its ten-thousandth performance in London, at Queen's Theatre in London's West End. On 3 October 2010, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with three productions running in the same city: the original show at London's West End; the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary touring production at the original home of the show, the Barbican Centre; and the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena. The original Broadway cast included Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean, David Bryant as Marius, Judy Kuhn as Cosette, Michael Maguire as Enjolras, Frances Ruffelle as Eponine, Braden Danner as Gavroche, Donna Vivino as Young Cosette, Jennifer Butt as Madame Thenardier, Leo Burmester as Thenardier, Randy Graff as Fantine, and Terrence Mann as Javert.

MEGA STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/12- LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2013


Today in 1987, Les Miserables opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 6680 performances. Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. In January 2010, it played its ten-thousandth performance in London, at Queen's Theatre in London's West End. On 3 October 2010, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with three productions running in the same city: the original show at London's West End; the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary touring production at the original home of the show, the Barbican Centre; and the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena. The original Broadway cast included Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean, David Bryant as Marius, Judy Kuhn as Cosette, Michael Maguire as Enjolras, Frances Ruffelle as Eponine, Braden Danner as Gavroche, Donna Vivino as Young Cosette, Jennifer Butt as Madame Thenardier, Leo Burmester as Thenardier, Randy Graff as Fantine, and Terrence Mann as Javert.

LES MISERABLES Character Card: THE THENARDIERS
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 28, 2012


The highly-anticipated film version of LES MISERABLES is now in theaters! To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld brings you an in-depth look at the characters and the actors who portray them. Today, it's all about The Thenardiers (Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham-Carter)!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/12- LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2012


Today in 1987, Les Miserables opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 6680 performances. Written by Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. An ensemble that includes prostitutes, student revolutionaries, factory workers, and others joins the lead characters. In January 2010, it played its ten-thousandth performance in London, at Queen's Theatre in London's West End. On 3 October 2010, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with three productions running in the same city: the original show at London's West End; the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary touring production at the original home of the show, the Barbican Centre; and the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena. The original Broadway cast included Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean, David Bryant as Marius, Judy Kuhn as Cosette, Michael Maguire as Enjolras, Frances Ruffelle as Éponine, Braden Danner as Gavroche, Donna Vivino as Young Cosette, Jennifer Butt as Madame Thénardier, Leo Burmester as Thénardier, Randy Graff as Fantine, and Terrence Mann as Javert.

Cudia, Ford & Mills Headline 'Phantom' Chicago Engagement
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2007


The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returns to Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited ten-week holiday engagement running Wednesday, October 31 through Saturday, January 5, 2008. Starring John Cudia (Phantom), Sara Jean Ford (Christine), Greg Mills (Raoul).

Martin Vidnovic: What Matters to Him
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jul 15, 2007


Martin Vidnovic, a Father in the current revival of 'The Fantasticks,' and father to Laura Benanti, discusses the theatre experiences that have collected into his new and original cabaret debut 'What Matters to Me' at the Metropolitan Room July 16-August 6.

The Fantasticks Star Leo Burmester Dies at 63
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2007


Broadway veteran Leo Burmester, most recently seen as Hucklebee in the Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, died yesterday at the age of 63.

The Fantasticks Sets New Performance Schedule for '07
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2007


The new production of The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, will have a new playing schedule for the New Year

Ghostlight Releases Fantasticks Cast Album, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2006


The producers of the new production of The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, announced that the new cast recording hits stores nationwide today, Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Ullman, Succeeded by Spangler, is Fantasticks' New Matt
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006


Douglas Ullman Jr. will succeed Santino Fontana as Matt in The Fantasticks, while Nick Spangler will succeed Ullman as The Mute

The Fantasticks, Shout! on 9/17 Breakfast with the Arts
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2006


Two Off-Broadway musicals-Shout! and The Fantasticks-will be featured on the September 17th edition of 'Breakfast with the Arts,' which airs from 8 AM to 10 AM on A&E

The Fantasticks: Welcome Back, Old Friend
by Michael Dale - Aug 24, 2006


Once again, large squares of multi-colored confetti are being tossed into the air by a young man who doesn't speak, and a terrible void left in New York's theatrical universe has been lovingly filled with the poetry, humor, romance and whimsy of Tom Jones' words and Harvey Schmidt's music.

Photo Coverage: The Fantasticks Opening Night Party
by Ben Strothmann - Aug 24, 2006


The Fantasticks opened at the Snapple Theatre Center on August 23rd

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