Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy — Page 2

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Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 3:45pm

Ramin making his Broadway debut is probably the only reason I'm excited about this production. I'm not a Caissie Levy fan at all. (I've been blessed with gorgeous-voiced Fantines-a wailing, shrieking one is not what I had in mind.) Nikki M. James seems like a very strong choice as Eponine. Will Swenson will be good I think, too.

I'd heard Samantha Hill was coming over as Cosette, too.

#27

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 3:50pm

Hopefully Sierra will be the "bigger" replacement just like Lea Salonga was.

#28

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 3:52pm

Am I the only one who finds this casting completely UNinspired? I feel like Levy is a terrible choice for Fantine. Vulnerable isn't exactly a word in her vocabulary. Swenson will NOT be able to sing Stars. Like even a little bit. And isn't Nikki a tad old to be playing Eponine? Girl is 32. I know Celia was 30 when she played it, but she reads as 12 in everything.

Updated On: 10/22/13 at 03:52 PM

#29

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 3:58pm

I heard Cosette is a newcomer who is the child of a well known musical theatre lyricist and director.

#30

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:01pm

Maybe Norm Lewis as Thenardier?

#31

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:05pm

I heard Cosette is a newcomer who is the child of a well known musical theatre lyricist and director.

Intriguing! The heat is on.

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#32

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:07pm

Am I the only one who finds this casting completely UNinspired? I feel like Levy is a terrible choice for Fantine. Vulnerable isn't exactly a word in her vocabulary. Swenson will NOT be able to sing Stars. Like even a little bit. And isn't Nikki a tad old to be playing Fantine? Girl is 32. I know Celia was 30 when she played it, but she reads as 12 in everything.

THIS.

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#33

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:09pm

B12B, Shanice played Eponine in the original production and at the time the Thernardier's were both white (including young Eponine).

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#34

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:10pm

Well I'm excited. Yes, it's not the most daring casting, but I think it's really solid. I for one am so excited for Caissie Levy, I think she will turn a fantastic performance, but then again I've always been a fan. Also, I think Nikki M. James reads pretty young. I'm pretty much only worried for Will Swenson.

#35

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:11pm

I feel like it's gotten to the point where they're just ****ting on the role of Jean Valjean at this point. Not that I don't like Ramin Karimloo, because I do, BUT HE RIFFS IN BRING HIM HOME, WHO DOES THAT!?!?!

Anyway, I'm excited to see Nikki M. James returning as Eponine. Will Swenson I really enjoy but it's a strange as hell casting choice vocally. Caissie Levy as Fantine, I love Cassie and am super happy for her but some how I'm not sure the gravity that some other actresses gave to the part will be there.

I'm standing by the fact that all the past Elphabas are going to come in to play Fantine. I can see it now.


I can't deal with Ramin as Valjean, I would have preferred just about anyone else with the exception of Hugh Jackman.

#36

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:19pm

Personally I love this and this will have me rushing to buy tickets asap

Ramin making his Broadway debut is exciting and Nikki M James as Eponine has me half-hard. Absolutely loved her in Mormon and I think she will kill "On My Own"

#37

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:25pm

"Am I the only one who finds this casting completely UNinspired? I feel like Levy is a terrible choice for Fantine. Vulnerable isn't exactly a word in her vocabulary. Swenson will NOT be able to sing Stars. Like even a little bit. And isn't Nikki a tad old to be playing Fantine? Girl is 32. I know Celia was 30 when she played it, but she reads as 12 in everything.

THIS."

Then don't buy a damn ticket.

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#38

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:25pm

I'd love to see David Alan Grier as Thenardier.

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#39

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:26pm

"I can't deal with Ramin as Valjean, I would have preferred just about anyone else with the exception of Hugh Jackman."

How will you find the strength to wake up in the morning knowing Ramin is Valjean? Should we put you on life support?

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#40

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:26pm

Double Post.

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So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes! *wink*

Updated On: 10/22/13 at 04:26 PM

#41

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:32pm

God forbid someone have an opinion.

I like the man, he's an excellent actor and a great singer. I just don't like him as Valjean. I never said anything disparaging about the man or his work as an actor only that I think he doesn't make even a mildly satisfactory Valjean.

#42

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:34pm

"Then don't buy a damn ticket."

THAT.

#43

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:36pm

I will say though I'm very excited for Nikki as Eponine. I think she really has the vulnerability to shine in the role. I'll probably see it for her, and who knows I might be surprised by Karimloo. lol

#44

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:45pm

Yup, you are right on the money! I know who you are talking about. :) (this is in response to the newcomer young actor post)

Updated On: 10/22/13 at 04:45 PM

#45

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 4:56pm

Is it John Caird's daughter?

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#46

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 5:04pm

I wish Sierra was Fantine to have a reunion with Ramin. And I wish Sam was Eponine

^^wow, you took the words right out of my fingers!!!!!

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Updated On: 10/22/13 at 05:04 PM

#47

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 5:08pm

Pick a little, talk a little, pick a little, talk a little,
Cheep cheep cheep, talk a lot, pick a little more

#48

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 5:09pm

Why does everyone hear call him Ramin, like you've all met at a cocktail party in the Hamptons?

#49

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 5:11pm

Because autocorrect keeps changing his last name to Kangaroo.

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#50

Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy

Posted: 10/22/13 at 5:14pm

Because many on here feel like they must be on a first name basis with complete strangers.