For Fall Movie Preview week, MTV News interviewed Les Miserables film director Tom Hooper about his upcoming big-screen adaptation of the musical, starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars. In the interview, Hooper described Hathaway's performance of 'I Dreamed A Dream' as 'quite breathtaking.' Alongside the chat with Hooper, MTV also released a new still of the Jackman and Hathaway in the film. Check it out below!
Colm Wilkinson, who originated the role of Jean Valjean in both the original London and Broadway productions of LES MISERABLES, will make a special appearance in the upcoming LES MIS film as the merciful Bishop. A picture was just released of Wilkinson in his Bishop garb opposite Hugh Jackman, Jean Valjean in the film.
The Les Misérables film just released a new Facebook photo featuring Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean) chatting with Isabelle Allen (Young Cosette) on the Les Mis film set. Check out the photo below!
Russell Crowe often posts on Twitter about the Les Miserables film, sometimes in character, and he recently retweeted a picture of himself in his Javert garb, which was then posted by the Les Miserables movie's official Twitter.
JustJared.com has revealed an early look at Amanda Seyfried on the set of the Les Miserables film in London while on a break from shooting. Seyfried, who stars as Cosette in the film, is no stranger to movie musicals, having starred in the film version of Mamma Mia! alongside Meryl Streep. The film is set for a December 7, 2012 release.
Popsugar.com has revealed a sneak peek look at Anne Hathaway on the set of the Les Miserables film in London! Hathaway is playing the troubled Fantine in the film, which is set for a December 7, 2012 release. Check her out alongside the film's Jean Valjean below!
There have been some major cast changes in the legendary musical 'LES MISERABLES' at the Queen's Theatre from Thursday 23 June 2011. Caroline Sheen plays ‘Fantine', Alexia Khadime ‘Eponine', Craig Mather ‘Marius', Katy Secombe ‘Madame Thénardier', Liam Tamne ‘Enjolras' and Lisa-Anne Wood ‘Cosette'. They join Alfie Boe as ‘Jean Valjean', Matt Lucas as ‘Thénardier' and Hadley Fraser as ‘Javert'.
The all new production of 'Les Misérables,' featuring glorious new staging and spectacular re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, just opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Friday, June 17, 2011. Performances will continue through July 31, 2011.
The 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables making its United States premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse prior to a major US National Tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!
The 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables making its United States premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse prior to a major US National Tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
BroadwayWorld Philippines correspondent Bing Shimizu was in the midst of the huge crowd that gathered during the two live concert performances celebrating epic musical LES MISÉRABLES 25th anniversary at the O2 Arena, Greenwich, South-East London on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Ms. Shimizu, a loyal supporter of the Pride of the Philippines and Tony winner Lea Salonga, shares her own photographs of some of the concert's highlights to avid BroadwayWorld.com readers.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, stage vet Norm Lewis joined the West End production of Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre on July 5, 2010. See below for production stills of Lewis as Javert!
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, stage vet Norm Lewis joined the West End production of Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre on July 5, 2010. See below for production stills of the show!
On Monday, June 20, Jonas Brother Nick Jonas joined the West End production of LES MISERABLES, now playing at the Queen's Theatre, as 'Marius.'. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Jonas in the production below!
In October this year, the legendary musical 'LES MISERABLES' will celebrate its 25th birthday by making theatrical history with an international first - three different productions in London at the same time. The Original Production at the Queen's Theatre, the New 25th Anniversary Production at the Barbican, London and now, stars in their multitudes will gather for a celebratory concert at The O2 on Sunday 3rd October at 7.00pm, when all three productions and many of the show's original cast will come together to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.
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