Cameron Mackintosh's new version of Les Miserables began performances tonight, December 18, at the newly renovated Sondheim Theatre in London. What did audiences think of the show and the refurbished theatre? We rounded up some of the reaction on social media!
Cameron Mackintosh's new version of Les Miserables begins performances tonight, December 18, at the newly renovated Sondheim Theatre in London.
Coming to US cinemas nationwide on December 8 & 11 only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon LES MISERABLES is an absolute must-see! Don't miss your exclusive opportunity to experience this performance from the comfort of your local movie theater. Why exactly is it not to be missed? Let us countdown the ways!
Cameron Mackintosh announced today the new cast of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISERABLES at the newly restored Sondheim Theatre, when the theatre re-opens on 18 December 2019 following its major renovation.
Cameron Mackintosh presents Les Misérables - The Staged Concert with a company of over 65 running until 30 November 2019 at the intimate Gielgud Theatre, next door to the home of Les Misérables at the recently re-named Sondheim Theatre.
As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.
It has been announced that former X Factor contestant Shan Ako and newcomer Lily Kerhoas will be storming the barricade in the limited concert engagement of Les Miserables at the Gielgud Theatre.
The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments today announce West End Musical Director Gareth Valentine as the final judge for the 2019 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY), alongside the previously announced Julia McKenzie, Peter Polycarpou, and Edward Seckerson. Lyricist Charles Hart and Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell join Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Stiles + Drewe to complete the judging panel for the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize. Winners will be announced at Theatre Royal Haymarket on Sunday 9 June.
In Episode 412 of 'Something New' -- a musical theatre podcast that interviews diverse artists and premieres original songs -- award-winning songwriter Joel B. New went to Paris, France and sat down with Lisandro Nesis, the artistic director of Broadway au Carre, which produces a monthly series of concerts and open mics that showcase American contemporary musical theatre.
SEASONS The Musical, written by American award winning composer Elaine Pechacek and co-writer Katie Hammond, is set to debut in the first ever Paris Fringe Festival. The Festival runs May 23rd - 29th at the Theatre des Feux de La Rampe and will feature over 20 shows. SEASONS, having won Best of Fest out of 100+ shows in the Orlando, Florida Fringe Festival in 2014, is honored to be one of only three musicals featured in the inaugural Paris Fringe Festival. Broadway Au Carre, a Paris based production company, along with American based Squeaky Wheel Theatre Project have joined forces to bring you this fresh and new interpretation of SEASONS The Musical exclusively for Paris audiences!
Today, March 17th is the date to remember if you want to come to the next Broadway au Carre event. The series will feature for the first time in France composer Elaine Pechacek, who will come from Orlando for the occasion to present a selection of songs from her award-winning musicals SEASONS, DELAYED (both with lyrics by Katie Hammond) and THE LADY JULIANA, which was recently premiered in Australia.
Thursday, March 17th is the date to remember if you want to come to the next Broadway au Carre event. The series will feature for the first time in France composer Elaine Pechacek, who will come from Orlando for the occasion to present a selection of songs from her award-winning musicals SEASONS, DELAYED (both with lyrics by Katie Hammond) and THE LADY JULIANA, which was recently premiered in Australia.
The past year has been a whirlwind of travel, workshops, research, and re-writes for Orlando area composer Elaine Pechacek. On January 18th, 2015, the musical theatre writer debuted four songs from her latest musical THE LADY JULIANA at a new works concert near Rollins College, and then in April, she premiered a 10 song version in Winter Park. From there, her latest work has taken her to England, Australia, and later this month, to France.
Teal Wicks (Finding Neverland, Wicked) and Carole Demas (Grease, The Baker's Wife) will join host Natalie Weiss (Les Miserables, Everyday Rapture, 'American Idol') and the selected cast of musical theater writing team Sam Carner and Derek Gregor's 7th Annual 'Barely Legal Show-Tune Extravaganza' in performance on Monday, August 17th at 7:30pm at New York's Monday, August 17th at 7:30pm at premier New York music venue (Le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street in Manhattan.
Musical theater writing team Sam Carner and Derek Gregor announced the finalized cast for their upcoming 7th Annual Barely Legal Show-Tune Extravaganza.
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