LES MISERABLES APPRECIATION THREAD!

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LES MISERABLES APPRECIATION THREAD!

Posted: 10/4/06 at 11:05pm

Les Miserables is THE BEST SHOW EVER! On this thread you can post why you're gonna love the BROADWAY REVIVAL or any other love you've got for it!!!! Enjoy!

Updated On: 10/5/06 at 11:05 PM

#2

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/4/06 at 11:08pm

yea I'v never seen it and am really looking forward to it coming back.

Updated On: 10/4/06 at 11:08 PM

#3

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 12:47am

I thought it was Les Miz

#4

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 1:59am

^^It's either people use both. But, YAY, I am so excited. I have a friend in NY who said they had the whole History Boys set in dumpsters behind the theater Monday morning and all the Les Miserables stuff was up!!!!!! WOOT!! I really hope it lasts (I think it will) and that they eventually either start the tour back up with Randal Keith as Valjean, or he joins the Broadway company because he OWNS this part. I was excited to hear when Adam Jacobs was cast as Marius because he is flipping amazing. I saw him on tour in San Francisco, ummm, two years ago I think it was and he was sooooo good. Gah, this whole cast sounds amazing, I want to come see it!!! (Damn living in Washington state....)

#5

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 2:05am

I ate at John's tonight and noticed that the LES MISERABLES marquis is already up, and it looks FAN TAS TIC. I looks brilliant. They put little banners up above the overhang. Check it out next time you're down there...it looks wonderful.

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#6

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 2:13am

I thought it was Les Miz

Richard Jay Alexander said that spelling was only for the American productions. So, I guess you're right, but... since he's not involved anymore, really...

I was excited to hear when Adam Jacobs was cast as Marius because he is flipping amazing.

I really only thought his orthodontia was amazing. His dentist must be proud. Or Crest White Strips!

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#7

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 4:47pm

Seeing it October 28th - Yay!

#8

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 4:49pm

Obviously I can't wait for this show. 'Twas my first show ever when I was four and my obsession for years! And years! And still today.

Oy, time to relisten to the 30+ recordings I have and take pleasure in it!

#9

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 5:00pm

The sign is beautiful! Ah, I feel home.

#10

re: LES MIS POST!

Posted: 10/5/06 at 5:08pm

Haven't gotten my tickets yet, but I need to. I am thrilled. Yeah Celia, yeah Drew!

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...What happened next, was stranger still, a woman breathless and afraid, appeared out of the night, completely dressed in white. She had a secret she would tell, of one who had mistreated her. Her face and frightened gaze, my mind cannot erase...But then she ran from view. She looked so much like you...

#11

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 5:12pm

I am horribly excited to see Adam Jacobs as Marius again. When I saw him on the tour last year, he was fantastic! And Aaron Lazar as Enjolras... I cannot wait. That man's voice gives me goosebumps!

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#12

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 5:16pm

I'm so envious of people living in or near New York. I don't have the money to travel there from Ohio. I'm crossing my fingers for a revival recording (but who are we kidding, they'll probably make one).

If they have a tour, will it be based on the original Les Miserables or the revival?

#13

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 5:21pm

how do you post a picture in a message? i have a pic of the new les mis marquee...but only know how to make it my "icon"...help!

#14

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 5:52pm

See the "optional image" field? Perhaps an image goes there.

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#15

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 6:10pm

Ive seen Les Mis over 30 times, but not all through choice, in fact mainly because i have had friends in the UK cast. Saw it 14 times in past 3 years as my brother was playing Marius in West End... it really is a cracking show, im DEFO gonna catch it in NY wen I visit in November... cant wait....

*Don't you fret...*

#16

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 6:27pm

I guess Alex Gemigignani took some of those fatass comments to heart because he looks like he's lost about 30 lbs in the past month and a half... Good for him.

#17

LES MIS

Posted: 10/5/06 at 6:33pm

That was harsh.

#18

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 12:58am

so if someone wants to steal my icon on the left...that's the new marquee of "Les MiZ" if you can get in in the message....great !

#19

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:45am

This show is, was and always will be my alltime favorite It's been a part of my life for 20 years now. I have seen it 10 times, have every CD, book, ect they ever made *lol* I was there closing night on Broadway. I get to see the revival on the 27th. I can't wait

LONG LIVE LES MIZ!

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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES--- "THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS

#20

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 12:58pm

Anybody else find it hot that Drew is playing Grantaire?

*raises hand*

I'm such a terrible Les Mis junkie. When it closed I was like "well now I can stop spending my money seeing it time and again..." and now... it's back. With a super hot cast.

*sigh*

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Now what would you say if today I started over? Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover And I'll pretend like everything is already alright And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight

#21

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 1:01pm

Of course.

I wonder if they're going to go the usual Bamatabois/Grantaire double route. Because I imagine his Bambi would be completely batsh*t psycho. Fantine's Arrest would be...something else.

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#22

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 1:02pm

If they don't do that... now that you've brought it up... I may revolt.

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Now what would you say if today I started over? Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover And I'll pretend like everything is already alright And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight

#23

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 1:07pm

Well, they're not doubling Foreman/Combeferre, which is unusual and maybe an indicator of more differences to come.

Hey.

Maybe Drew'll be the Bishop! *dies laughing*

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#24

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 1:40pm

I'm looking forward to seeing Victor W. Hawks as Brujon. Is he still one of the understudies for Valjean?

Also looking forward to Gary Beach and Jenny Galloway as the Thenardiers! Jenny has always been my favorite.

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#25

LES MIS

Posted: 10/6/06 at 3:41pm

I have been a fan of Les Mis ever since the TAC. I glad I got to see the tour three times, but I wish I could see it on broadway. Jenny Galloway is one of my favorite Madame Thenardier's too, HOUFlip04, she blends being mean and funny really well. Playbill.com has an article with photos, from a rehearsal two days ago(I think), and interviews with some of the cast and creative team. Here is a link to it, it is very interesting:
playbill article