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

[dreaming]

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.

[Littleshopofcarrie]

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

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

[bjh2114]

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

[CYAPollyanna]

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.

[Rainbowhigh23]

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

Maybe Norm Lewis as Thenardier?

[LizzieCurry]

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.

[bwayphreak234]

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.

[DottieD'Luscia]

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).

[BwayTday]

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.

[kurt.perry41]

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.

[Emobacca2]

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"

[Mattbrain]

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.

[madbrian]

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

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

[N2N Nate.]

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?

[N2N Nate.]

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

Double Post.

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

[kurt.perry41]

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.

[FishermanBob]

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

"Then don't buy a damn ticket."

THAT.

[kurt.perry41]

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

[pamb1210]

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

[givesmevoice]

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

Is it John Caird's daughter?

[suestorm]

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!!!!!

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

[Liza's Headband]

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

[SonofRobbieJ]

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?

[best12bars]

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

Because autocorrect keeps changing his last name to Kangaroo.

[Liza's Headband]

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

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