Fandango Reports THE HOBBIT Accounts for 76% of Today's Ticket Sales
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2012
Fandango is reporting that two upcoming releases are leading today's ticket sales: THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, which opens this Friday, represents 76% of pre-sales, and the big-screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES, which opens Dec. 25, holds the second slot with 10%.
TV: On the Red Carpet at the LES MIS New York City Premiere- Writers Boubil, Schonberg, and Kretzmer!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2012
LES MISERABLES might not open in movie theatres until Christmas day, but you need not wait that long to get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated new film. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was at last's night's New York City premiere, where he chatted on the red carpet with show creators Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boubil, Herbert Kretzmer, and more. Click below to check out what the writers had to say on the big night, and check back later for more interviews!
TV: On the Red Carpet at the LES MIS New York City Premiere- Hugh Jackman, Aaron Tveit, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2012
LES MISERABLES might not open in movie theatres until Christmas day, but you need not wait that long to get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated new film. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was at last's night's New York City premiere, where he chatted on the red carpet with Aaron Tveit, Hugh Jackman, and more. Click below to check out what Tveit and Jackman had to say on the big night, and check back later for more interviews!
VIDEO: Anne Hathaway Talks LES MIS on 'Letterman'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2012
LES MISERABLES star Anne Hathaway appeared on last night's 'Late Show With David Letterman' to discuss her role in the upcoming film, opening Christmas Day. The actress revealed that her mother appeared in the First National Tour of Les Mis. 'My mom understudied the role that I play in the film,' explained Hathaway. Watch the interview in full below!
STAGE TUBE: Christina Bianco, Christine Pedi and More Parody Stars at the LES MISERABLES Premiere!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 11, 2012
Last night, December 10, 2012, the cast of LES MISERABLES turned out for the film's New York City premiere held at Midtown's Ziegfeld Theatre. Christine Pedi, Christina Bianco, Carly Sakolove and John Walton West take on the roles of stars as they arrive at the red carpet, including Patti LuPone, Elaine Stritch, the movie's cast and more in the parody below!
LES MISÉRABLES Soundtrack Listing, Including New Song 'Suddenly' and More, Revealed!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 10, 2012
The soundtrack of the highly anticipated film adaptation of LES MISÉRABLES, featuring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen, Aaron Tveit and more, is currently slated for a December 26 release on Amazon and a December 29 release on iTunes.
New Book LES MISERABLES: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN to Be Released 4/16
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2012
A new hardcover book from authors Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer documenting the journey of the international hit musical LES MISERABLES from concept to film, will be published on April 16, 2013 by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books.
VIDEO: Cast of LES MISERABLES Appears on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2012
The cast of the highly anticipated film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen as well as director Tom Hooper, appeared live on this morning's Today show in New York City. Check out the appearance below!
TV Exclusive: LES MIS Producer Eric Fellner on Chasing Tom Hooper, Watching the Finished Film, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 23, 2012
LES MISERABLES might not open in movie theatres until Christmas day, but you need not wait that long to get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated new film. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was invited to chat with producer Eric Fellner about adapting the musical for film, persuing director Tom Hooper, finding an all-star dream cast, and so much more!
Check out the full interview below!
Watch LES MISERABLES' London Premiere Live Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2012
LES MISERABLES might not open in movie theatres until Christmas day, but the big world premiere is happening right now, December 5, in London. Tune in to watch the stars on the red carpet HERE!
VIDEO: Anne Hathaway Talks LES MIS on 'Showbiz Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2012
On last night's 'Showbiz Tonight' on CNN, Anne Hathaway talks about her incredible transformation for her role in LES MISERABLES. Hathaway is playing the troubled Fantine in the film, which is set for a December 25, 2012 release. Check out her appearance below!
LES MISÉRABLES Goes On Sale 12/3 in Sacramento
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 13, 2012
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables will go on sale Dec. 3, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. for the Sacramento engagement at Community Center Theater, which runs from May 29 - June 9, 2013. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Tickets for Les Miserables are currently available only by purchasing a Broadway Sacramento season ticket.
LES MISERABLES Comes to the National Theatre in December
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 9, 2012
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of LES MISERABLES has been announced for the back-by-popular-demand Washington engagement at The National Theatre, beginning December 13 for three weeks only. The all-new production of LES MISERABLES features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/9- LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2012
Today in 2006, the first Broadway revival of Les Miserables opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 463 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. 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.
LES MIS Comes to New Orleans Tonight, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012
East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans announced the premiere New Orleans engagement of Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables, playing at the Mahalia Jackson Theater tonight, October 30 - November 4, 2012. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, August 24, at 11 a.m.
STAGE TUBE: Sierra Boggess, Danielle Hope, Geronimo Rauch & Tam Mutu Talk LES MIS on the West End!
by Stage Tube - Oct 1, 2012
The West End production of LES MISERABLES welcomed some new cast members last month, including Broadway veteran Sierra Boggess as 'Fantine', as well as 'Over the Rainbow' winner Danielle Hope as 'Eponine.' Additional current cast members include: Geronimo Rauch, Tam Mutu, Cameron Blakely, Linzi Hateley, Samantha Dorsey, Liam Tamne, and Craig Mather. Watch a video interview with Boggess, Hope, Mutu and Rauch below!
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Chats LES MISERABLES on Australia's 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2012
The movie adaptation of the hugely successful musical LES MISERABLES is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It features a stellar cast including Hugh Jackman, who was interviewed yesterday on Australian TV's TODAY by entertainment editor Richard Wilkins. Check out the interview as well as some new clips and scenes from the recent extended trailer!
LES MIS 25th Anniversary Tour Stops at Bass Concert Hall, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables are on sale for the premiere Fort Worth engagement at Bass Performance Hall. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.