The lone Broadway star in the show, Norm Lewis, reprised his role as Javert from the Broadway Revival for this production. Many of the Barricade Boys were also West End veterans, including Hadley Fraser as Grantaire. Possibly the most talked about name was Nick Jonas who had been doing a West End run as Marius. West End fans saw many familiar names, including Ramin Karimloo as Enjolras, Samantha Barks as Eponine, and Katie Hall as Cosette. The 10th anniversary was mostly cast with Les Mis veterans. But for those who watched the 10th anniversary there are some familiar faces including Lea Salonga, now playing Fantine and Jenny Galloway, who reprised her role as Madame Thénardier.

The casting process for this production was distinctly more commercial than the 10th anniversary. Matt Lucas (Thénardier), a British comedian and Alfie Boe (Valjean), a British opera singer, had never been in Les Miserables but now starred in prominent roles. Many fans will recognize cast members in this production since many of the West End actors appeared later in the movie and many were already famous actors in their own right. The light design was a show in itself and for better or worse casting also reflected the changing times. The show’s popularity had grown even more over the past 15 years and presentation was a bigger priority. The 25th anniversary shows many changes from the 10th anniversary. Samantha Barks as Eponine and Nick Jonas as Marius in the 25th anniversary

It was filmed as a concert and should be enjoyed as such. Anyone looking for a production filled with insanely talented people should watch this production. And without today’s multiple cameras and angles the cinematography remains rather static. The singing remains stunningly good, but watching the concert today can pale in comparison to watching a full-fledged production. Staging was simple: The actors sat on the stage and got up when it was their turn to sing, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. There was no choreography or special effects. That’s because the concert is just that: a concert. Very little about the concert is visually spectacular. Though this production boasts a first-rate cast, it also boasts the latest in 1995 technology and presentation. Many actors involved in the tenth anniversary actually made their careers from Les Mis, including Lea Salonga as Eponine, Judy Kuhn as Cosette, Phillip Quast as Javert and Jenny Galloway as Madame Thénardier. It includes many of the original London and Broadway Cast members, including Colm Wilkinson as Valjean, Michael Ball as Marius, Alun Armstrong as Thénardier, and Michael Maguire as Enjolras. The 10th Anniversary – Les Mis: The Dream Cast in Concertįor the sophisticated fan who wants a concert like the Original Broadway or London Cast Recording, this is the one to watch. Philip Quast as Javert and Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean in the 10th anniversary

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