TV: LES MISERABLES' Flat Cosette Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge
by Nicole Rosky - August 26, 2014
Broadway's Les Miserables recently introduced the world to #MizFlatCosette, stemming from the popular concepts of Flat Stanley and Flat Stella. Over the course of the past few weeks, Flat Cosette has made her way around the world with fans at their favorite spots or on vacation. Today, Flat Cosette officially nominated herself for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, in return challenging Flat Stanley, Flat Stella and Les Miserables Broadway's own Cosette, Samantha Hill.
TV: LES MISERABLES Cast Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge from ONCE!
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2014
Earlier this week, the company of ONCE took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and in turn challenged their neighbors, the cast of Les Miserables, to do the same. Who did they nominate? The Broadway companies of Matilda, Kinky Boots and The Phantom of the Opera. Check out their video below!
STAGE TUBE: Meet LES MIZ's New Bad Guy- Earl Carpenter
by Nicole Rosky - August 15, 2014
British actor Earl Carpenter's start date in Cameron Mackintosh's new production ofClaude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil'sLes Miserables in the role of Javert is tonight, August 15. Carpenter will play a limited engagement in LES MIZ through Sunday, October 3 during Will Swenson's previously announced hiatus from the production. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a video roundup of Broadway's newest Javert in action!
TV: Cast of LES MISERABLES Dreams a Dream in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 18, 2014
This week's event featured performances from the cast of LES MISERABLES, including: Nikki M. James, Adam Monley and Betsy Morgan. Click below to watch clips from 'On My Own,' 'Stars,' and 'I Dreamed a Dream.'
Photo Flash: Go Backstage at the Imperial with the Company of LES MISERABLES!
by Nicole Rosky - July 9, 2014
The cast of the Tony nominated revival of Les Miserables has been hard at work at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) since it opened earlier this spring. Below, take a special behind the scenes look at what goes on backstage at the Imperial, with photos featured on the show's official Tumblr page!
LES MISERABLES: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN Audiobook Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - July 8, 2014
A new audiobook recording of the informative companion tome LES MISERABLES: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN by Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer is available on iTunes, with a physical release set for today, July 8.
Is it LES MISERABLES or LES MIS?
by Courtnie Mele - July 5, 2014
Les Miserables has a tricky name that many people like to avoid by simply calling it Les Mis. With its recent stage and screen comeback, the Daily Telegraph decided to ask Cameron Mackintosh what he preferred to call the show when he first brought it to the stage 27 years ago.
VIDEO: Watch 'House of Lies' Don Cheadle & Josh Lawson Sing LES MIS Parody
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014
After seeing the film "Les Miserables," Showtime producers thought it would be funny for "House of Lies" stars Don Cheadle and Josh Lawson to sing lines Les-Mis style from the hit show and asked Sandblast Productions to add a musical score to the actors' unique a cappella version.
STAGE TUBE: New LES MISERABLES Broadway Trailer Celebrates BroadwayWorld Award Wins!
by Nicole Rosky - June 17, 2014
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece Les Miserables officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) on Sunday, March 23. The production received three Tony Award nominations, and earned a whopping eight BroadwayWorld Awards. In the new trailer below, the show celebrates its recent wins!
Will Swenson to Take LES MISERABLES Hiatus Beginning 7/22 for Alliance's BULL DURHAM
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2014
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, John Behlmann, Melissa Errico and Will Swenson will star in BULL DURHAM, the new musical based on the beloved 1988 film, which Sports Illustrated proclaimed the '#1 Greatest Sports Movie of All-time.' BULL DURHAM will premiere at the Alliance Theatre on September 3, and will run until October 5. Swenson, who will play '"Crash" Davis', will appear in the new musical while on hiatus from the Broadway revival of Les Miserables, where he currently stars as Javert. Swenson will be gone July 22- October 5. A replacement has not yet been announced.
TV: LES MISERABLES' Nikki M. James Sings 'On My Own' at STARS IN THE ALLEY
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2014
STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 12-piece orchestra.
BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and below you can check out 'On My Own' as performed by Nikki M. James!
STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Star Nikki M. James Performs 'On My Own' on WENDY WILLIAMS
by Stage Tube - May 20, 2014
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece Les Miserables officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) on Sunday, March 23. The production has received three Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical Revival. Below, watch Nikki M. James sing 'On My Own' as Eponine on The Wendy Williams Show!