Les Mis 2014 Casting? — Page 3

#51

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 9:43am

This was an interesting tweet. Is Toronto really the pre-Broadway engagement?

https://twitter.com/sunnybrittney/status/368013632380354560

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#52

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 9:46am

That's the first I've heard about it being a pre-Broadway run, but I'm also not surprised if that's the case.

#53

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 9:47am

Yes.

Ramin Karimloo was saying that it will transfer over to Broadway, but he will not be playing Jean Valjean

Updated On: 8/16/13 at 09:47 AM

#54

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 9:50am

Nevermind, just read the edit above my post...

Updated On: 8/16/13 at 09:50 AM

#55

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 2:43pm

Some of my dream casting would be:

Brian d'Arcy James as Jean Valjean

Marc Kudisch as Javert

Sierra Boggess as Fantine

Aaron Tveit as Marius

Melissa O'Neil (from the Toronto revival) as Eponine

Erin Mackey as Cosette

#56

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 2:51pm

"Ramin Karimloo was saying that it will transfer over to Broadway, but he will not be playing Jean Valjean"

Darn.

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So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes! *wink*

#57

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 3:02pm

The only way he is doing it in Toronto is because Cameron specifically asked him anyway.

#58

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 3:17pm

Thank god Ramin isn't playing Jean Valjean. I adore him but not as anyone but Enjolras in Les Mis. I'd like to see Alfie Boe return myself. Aaron would be a fabulous !arius in my opinion. He's much more suited to It than he was Enjolras.

#59

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 3:17pm

* Marius

#60

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 4:24pm

Surprised that Varela won't be in it considering his was so well received by critics and
the audience.

Brian Stokes Mitchell would not surprise me as Javert nor would it surprise me if
Alfie Boe is Valjean.

One of the Valjean covers who was on tour will continue as a Valjean cover.

#61

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:05pm

Brian Stokes Mitchell was rumored for Jean Valjean, not Javert...

#62

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 5:41pm

I love BSM but he's a better fit for Javert

#63

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:23pm

Agree that Tveit would be a good Marius. Then who for Enjolras? My personal vote would be for the tour's E, Jason Forbach. I thought he was quite charismatic, had a very powerful voice, and excellent chemistry with the other rebels (all of them, not just his real life bf).

#64

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/16/13 at 6:50pm

Would love to see Tveit as Marius, but I was also quite impressed with Devin Ilaw in the role on tour.

#65

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/17/13 at 6:26pm

Just heard a *rumor* that Will Swenson has been offered Javert.

#66

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/17/13 at 7:58pm

Alfie Boe has US tour dates booked from January 31 through March 9th.
His NY Town Hall concert is Feb 25. Les Mis previews start March 1 so
he's not a possibility. Did anyone see him at Joe's Pub Thursday?

#67

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:17pm

Is Elena Roger still in NYC? I know most of you would disagree with me, but I would love to see her play Fantine!

#68

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/17/13 at 9:26pm

^isn't she pregnant?

#69

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/22/13 at 9:53am

Alfie Boe's concert at Joe's Pub was fantastic. And he did a stripped down acoustic version of Bring Him Home that was absolutely beautiful. I would love to see him in the revival.

#70

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/22/13 at 2:39pm

"I can't picture Ramin Karimloo because he's too young, and too slight, physically. "

huh?? Too slight!?! He is around 6ft and muscled, he isnt too slight and didnt look it on stage. Certainly no different to many other Valjeans ive seen. Alfie Boe is smaller

#71

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/22/13 at 2:41pm

Samantha Barks has to be Eponine

#72

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/22/13 at 2:41pm

Am I the only who's hoping for Ann Harada as Mme. Thenardier.

#73

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/22/13 at 2:42pm

Probably.

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#74

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/23/13 at 2:29pm

Apparently changes are being put into the Toronto production (which began rehearsals on Monday and started staging today).

#75

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 8/23/13 at 4:38pm

Is the Toronto production using the 25th anniversary staging or more of a traditional Les Mis staging?