BWW Poll Results: Voters Want to Hear More from 'Enjolras' in LES MIS Movie
by BWW
- Feb 13, 2012
The theatre community already can't wait for the Tom Hooper-helmed big screen version of LES MIS. Newest to the cast is Samantha Barks who will play Eponine in the film. She joins the previously announced Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thenardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier.
Review Roundup: THE KING'S SPEECH UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 13, 2012
Playful Productions and Michael Alden Productions present the world premier production of the original play of The King's Speech by David Seidler, who wrote The King's Speech as a play before it became a film for which he won both the Academy Award© and BAFTA for Best Screenplay. The production is currently touring the UK.
THE KING'S SPEECH to Find West End Home at Wyndham Theatre?
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 13, 2012
As BroadwayWorld reported last week, the UK tour of David Seidler's play The King's Speech may conclude in the West End, and according to Whatsonstage, it might be heading for the Wyndham Theatre. Currently the home of Jackie Mason's West End show, he concludes his limited run March 17. The tour has so far officially confirmed dates in Guildford, Nottingham, Bath, Brighton, Richmond and Newcastle.
THE KING'S SPEECH Tour to Conclude in West End Pre-Broadway?
by James T Harding
- Feb 10, 2012
According to a report in The Telegraph, the UK tour of David Seidler's play The King's Speech may conclude in the West End. The tour has so far officially confirmed dates in Guildford, Nottingham, Bath, Brighton, Richmond and Newcastle.
Erickson to Executive Produce Starz Adventure Series MARCO POLO
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 8, 2012
Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), and The Weinstein Company have attached award-winning writer Dave Erickson ('Sons of Anarchy,' 'Canterbury's Law') to executive produce and co-show run Starz' recently announced epic adventure series, MARCO POLO with creator John Fusco.
Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman in LES MIS Rehearsals with Claude-Michel Schonberg!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 7, 2012
Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. Hugh Jackman, who will play Valjean in the film just tweeted the below photo, saying: 'what an honour...singing a new song with the composer, claude michel, at rehearsals for les mis!'
BWW Polls: Which LES MIS Character Do You Think Deserves Another Song in the Film?
by BWW
- Feb 3, 2012
The theatre community already can't wait for the Tom Hooper-helmed big screen version of LES MIS. Newest to the cast is Samantha Barks who will play Eponine in the film. She joins the previously announced Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thenardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier.
DGA Award Winners Announced; Glenn Weiss Wins for Tony Awards Ceremony
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 29, 2012
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2011, and the recipients of the Guild's 2012 Career Achievement Awards were announced last night during the 64th Annual DGA Awards Dinner at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. Michel Hazanavicius won the DGA's Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for The Artist.
Colm Wilkinson, Frances Ruffelle Join LES MIS Movie!
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 26, 2012
Les Misérables originally opened in London at the Barbican Theatre on 8 October 1985, transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985 and moved to its current home at the Queen's Theatre on 3 April 2004. When the show opened, it featured Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean and Frances Ruffelle as Eponine.
TV: Gerónimo Rauch to join West End's Les Miserables
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
- Jan 26, 2012
Argentinian star Gerónimo Rauch, who is currently playing Jean Valjean at BTM in the Spanish production of Les Misérables in Barcelona, will repeat the role in the London production starting June 18th.
Hugh Jackman Supports Australian Marriage Equality!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 23, 2012
According to published reports, Broadway favorite Hugh Jackman and Olivia Newton-John are supporting the Australian Marriage Equality organization. Representative Alex Greenwich commented, 'Australians admire celebrities like Olivia Newton-John and Hugh Jackman because they reflect our values of tolerance and a fair go for all, values which they are reminding us apply just as much to same-sex couples as to other Australians.'
Starz Announces New Original Series MARCO POLO
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 13, 2012
MARCO POLO, the legendary pioneer and explorer from the 13th century, will have his tale told in an epic new scripted original series, as announced jointly by Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht, The Weinstein Company's Co-Chairman, Harvey Weinstein, and Electus Chairman and Founder, Ben Silverman.
STAGE TUBE: Eddie Redmayne on Meeting His LES MISERABLES Costars
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 13, 2012
Tony winner Eddie Redmayne is gearing up to star in the much-anticipated film version of LES MISERABES, and he's now meeting his upcoming costars. In the video below, Redmayne chats about meeting Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and more!
STAGE TUBE: Eponine Flashback- Ruffelle Sings 'On My Own'
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 12, 2012
With all the hooplah surrounding the casting of Taylor Swift, who has yet to be officially announced, in the upcoming big screen adaptation of Les Miserables, it seemed like the perfect time to show off a Youtube treasure of the original Tony-winning Eponine, Frances Ruffelle. In the video below, Rufelle sings the strret urchin's anthem, 'On My Own.' Click below to check it out!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 11, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jan 11, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Les Miserables,' 'Smash,' Idina Menzel, 'Come Fly Away,' 'Jersey Shore,' 'Legally Blonde,' Rogers Park theater history and more....
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