LES MIS REVIVAL CAST???

[sunsignleo]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 4:34pm

What's the latest rumblings regarding who is being sought for the LES MIS revival? Anybody have any inside information?

[broadwaybound882]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 5:20pm

A source told me that Craig Schulman has the inside track on Jean Valjean. I also heard that Norm Lewis is Javert. And also ex-Idol star Constantine Maroulis has been talking of doing a Broadway show soon...maybe he'll be Marius
Updated On: 4/28/06 at 05:20 PM

[Lavinia]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 5:22pm

Constantine Maroulis has been talking of doing a Broadway show soon...maybe he'll be Marius

Oh sweet, merciful Christ. NOOO.

[lovesclassics]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 5:28pm

Anyone else think Douglas Sills would make a good Valjean? I was listening to Scarlet Pimpernel the other night, and the thought of him in Les Miz popped into my mind.

lc

[neomystyk29]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 5:28pm

I will opt out of any production Constantine Maroulis is a part of.

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 5:39pm

Mackintosh has not been interested in any stunt casting for this revival thus far. I can't see him taking Constantine seriously.

[H.Higgins]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 6:05pm

lovesclassics,

yes, I too would love to see Sills take on Valjean.

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 6:44pm

Constantine being in it would RUIN the entire show. They don't need any sort of stunt casting...if he's even considered stunt casting...

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 6:58pm

After seeing Douglas Sills in "Pimpernel" way back when, I was surprised he never took on Enjrolas at some point. He would have been perfect. He's too old for it now though, and he really isn't right for Valjean...

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 7:30pm

Craig Schulman conjurs up the "sweet merciful christ" feelings in me, personally.

[YankeesFan175]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 7:34pm

Constantine as Marius...... NO.

Marius needs to do more than pout and "look pretty" (I don't think Constantine is remotely good looking)

[Poppy]

Posted: 4/28/06 at 11:49pm

I'd like to see J. Mark McVey reprise his role as Valjean. He has the look and the voice. Craig Schulman? I don't know. I don't think time has dealt kindly with Schulman's voice.

[rocky2428]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 12:43am

I'm sure they want a bigger "name" than this, but Jason Kraake was phenominal as Valjean when I saw him on tour (he's one of the Valjean understudies).

I can't even comment on Constantine. Such a horrible, horrible idea...

[morningglory]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 1:06am

I, too, would love to see J. Mark McVey return as Valjean. His voice is awesome and I love his interpretation of the role........

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 1:31am

DisBari: I heard back in "the day" that Sills was cast as an Enjolras understudy in the tenth anniversary B'way cast, but turned it down. Not sure if it's true, though.

[way_to_spend_the_day]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 3:21am

Have others heard about Norm Lewis as Javert as well? I'd love to see him cast in the role, but this was the first that I'd heard of it.

I actually thought Les mis would be the one show free of American Idol wannabes.....please no Constantine...

[broadwaybound882]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 9:01am

Persoannly, I wasn't sold on the Constantine idea either. However, a good name for the role of Marius would be David Ayers. The guy's pretty good. Also, why not Michael Ball as Thenardier?

[mrkringas]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 10:16am

This the same Craig Schulam that sings in the international segment on the Tenth Anniversary Concert? If so then awful awful awful!

J Mark McVey has a nice album and would be a good choice. As for Michael Ball if he is playing anyone then it would have to be Valjean.

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 10:25am

Other threads have said that Norm was cast as well as Gary for Thenardier. Have things changed?

[sanda]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 10:30am

mrkrigas,it is him. I haven't seen him in Valjean except TAC. Man, he is old!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 2:08pm

Have others heard about Norm Lewis as Javert as well?

Yes...

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=894808

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=894596

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=893024

[sharon1]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 2:33pm

I have always thought that with this revival and new casting for the summer in London, that Michael Ball should now do the role of Valjean. But I have to admit him playing Thenardier does seem to warrant at least a thought. What with Burnthorne and then Fosco and now playing Frank 'n Furter in the Rocky Horror Picture Show gala next week, I though why not. He does seem to have a flair for the comedic roles. I think I would prefer him as Valjean, what with his voice and all, but he seems to be making different choices. Or at least is being allowed to explore different roles.

[RCCS_5280]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 2:36pm

Something tells me Constantine is up to something. He has been on every red carpet in the past few weeks!!

[notwearingunderwear]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 2:51pm

I don't think Constantine is an awful choice. He did have extensive theatre training before Idol. Stunt or no stunt I doubt he would fall on his face.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 4/29/06 at 2:53pm

Well, he can't quite sing.