Bradley Jaden joins Behind the Awards to chat about his 20 year run with Les Miserables and ending this tour at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Bradley shares his early start and friendship with Sir Cameron Mackintosh and what it’s like to be in the center of a Mackintosh surprise guest appearances which took the internet by storm.
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Prepares For Its West End Return!
By: A.A. Cristi
Ahead of its first performance at the Sondheim Theatre tonight, get a look at rehearsals as a new chapter in Les Miserables history, as the cast prepares for its West End production.
Cameron Mackintosh's new version of Les Miserables begins performances tonight, December 18, at the newly renovated Sondheim Theatre in London.
Jon Robyns will play 'Jean Valjean', Bradley Jaden 'Javert', Gerard Carey 'Thénardier', Carrie Hope Fletcher 'Fantine', Shan Ako 'Eponine', Josefina Gabrielle 'Madame Thénardier', Ashley Gilmour 'Enjolras' and Lily Kerhoas 'Cosette'. Rachelle Ann Go will return to the role of 'Fantine' for 7 weeks in the Spring and will take over the role next Summer.
They will be joined by Kelly Agbowu, Ciarán Bowling, Richard Carson, Rodney Earl Clarke, Matthew Dale, Matt Dempsey, Harry Dunnett, Jessie Hart, Jessica Joslin, Sarah Lark, Georgie Lovatt, Ellie Ann Lowe, Luke McCall, Leo Miles, Claire O'Leary, Shane O'Riordan, Kathy Peacock, Sam Peggs, Mark Pearce, Emma Warren, Sake Wijers, Mared Williams and Samuel Wyn-Morris.
Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke and Stephen Brooker with original orchestrations by John Cameron. The production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo with costumes by Andreane Neofitou and Christine Rowland, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, musical staging by Michael Ashcroft and Geoffrey Garratt, and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Alfonso Casado Trigo.
Breaking Broadway alerts by text
Get the biggest stories sent straight to your phone.
Broadway news in your inbox
Weekly top stories - unsubscribe anytime.
Weekly top stories - unsubscribe anytime.
|
Podcasts
Jaedynn Latter Talks LES MISÉRABLES, Playing Éponine & Life on Tour
Jaedynn Latter is making a major impression on the national tour of Les Misérables, stepping into the iconic role of Éponine—one of musical theatre’s most beloved and emotionally devastating characters.
episode 14 | daphne rubin-vega
This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Daphne Rubin-Vega — and yeah… we’re talking icon behavior only. You know her as the original Mimi Marquez in Rent (a role that literally redefined Broadway), Daniella in the In the Heights movie, a Tony nominee, and now lending her voice to the wildly popular Hazbin Hotel.
A Look Back at Ann Harada and Finding Longevity as an Actor
No matter what it is that initially motivates someone to be in the arts, it could be the craft or the people or the fame, there is one thing I think we all strive for: longevity.
Ep433 - Maya Jade Frank: From Little Cosette to Big Business
Maya Jade Frank joins the podcast to share the fascinating journey of a career that began with a serendipitous audition for her sister’s project and led her to the Broadway stages of Evita and Mary Poppins.
The three-time Tony winner and undisputed icon of the theatrical world reflects on a career like no other. From her legendary roles in Evita, Sunset and Les Misérables to her dislike of riffing, love for her late friend Stephen Sondheim and being a proud groupie.
Ep 352-Broadway Star & Jersey Girl Donna Vivino Talks Playing "Jersey" In Hell's Kitchen!
If you live in Jersey, you know the Vivino Family. They have been making music, TV, and more for decades. Well, Donna Vivino is a Broadway Powerhouse! She has been in nothing but monster hit shows like "Wicked," "Les Mis," "Cats," and more.
Ep 349- Lindsay Heather Pearce Talks "Les Mis," Detroit, Celine, The Gym, & Being Elphaba!
There is no show more iconic than "Les Mis!" From "One Day More," to "On My Own," to "Master of The House," to "Castle On A Cloud," to 'Empty Chairs," to... I can keep going. Now of all those songs, there is one that seems to haunt, excite, make us tear up, and more ....
Forbach joined the Las Vegas cast of The Phantom of the Opera understudying the roles of Raoul and Monsieur Reyer. In 2009, Forbach played the dual role of Rapunzel's Prince and The Wolf in Into the Woods at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.
Ep 255- Les Mis Star Nick Cartell Talks His Debut Album. Life On The Road, & How It All Fades Away!
CLUB44 RECORDS is pleased to announce that Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently starring as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released “It All Fades Away,” the new single from his upcoming album A Thousand Spotlights – today, Friday, June 28.
LIU Post with David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye
In this College Deep Dive, David Hugo and Valerie Clayman-Pye the Directors of Musical Theater at LIU Post discuss with MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy: Brave spaces. Curiosity of play. Handling yourself outside the audition room. The stock you have in your program.
In this College Deep Dive, Michael Minarik, the sole owner and director of the Institute for American Musical Theater (IAMT) and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: A school built by actors. Being a financially savvy performer. What is the value of a program.
.gif?width=300)
Tickets From $70
Tickets From $135
Tickets From $58
Tickets From $67