Les Mis 2014 Casting? — Page 6

#126

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/15/13 at 11:20pm

I heard one of those.

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#127

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/16/13 at 10:15am

Wickd, that doesn't seem like Shuler Hensley to me. In fact, I'm sure it's not.

#128

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/16/13 at 10:21am

I've heard two of those names rumored as well.

#129

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/16/13 at 12:47pm

It is Shuler Hensley.
He previously played Javert in 2000-2001 on Broadway.

#130

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/16/13 at 3:36pm

I second that! 100% yes to Samantha Barks as Eponine! I have never been a huge fan of the Eponines from the past Broadway casts, but she was phenomenal.

#131

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/17/13 at 11:01am

No, WickdMisrble, that is not Shuler Hensley, although it does look like him. It is not Shuler Hensley, even though it's the first hit when you search for "shuler hensley javert" on YouTube. THIS is Shuler Hensley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRgTv2bM9lU

Watch from about 3:45. Much bigger, richer, more powerful voice. Much, much better performer, all around. Your guy is an amateur.

#132

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/17/13 at 4:19pm

Sorry you are wrong it is Shuler Hensley with a haircut and slimmer than when he was Jud in OKlahoma!

http://www.shulerhensley.com/lesmis.htm

Updated On: 9/17/13 at 04:19 PM

#133

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/17/13 at 4:26pm

Surely there are better places to argue about this.

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#134

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/25/13 at 2:58pm

WillSwensonCassieLevyreunion

#135

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/25/13 at 3:04pm

Cassie Levy will make a great Fantine, she was so good in HAIR. Thenadier seems like a small role for Josh Gad, but maybe he just wants to do some stage work, good for him. Keep the rumors coming, I think the time for wish lists is over.

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#136

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 9/25/13 at 3:07pm

Nabalungi

#137

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/3/13 at 2:13pm

Tickets go on sale to the general public this weekend. Anyone know when we'll get an official cast announcement?

#138

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/4/13 at 5:38pm

Bump. Anything?

#139

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/7/13 at 3:07pm

Got my tickets to this yesterday, any idea on casting either rumors of people in the running or when the cast will be announced? Thanks!

#140

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/7/13 at 4:04pm

From what I've heard everything is cast right now except Enjolras (appointments are next week-every man who can sing in New York is trying to get seen)
I wouldn't expect an announcement for another few weeks. I think Cameron is waiting to let the Toronto production get it's legs before he makes an announcement about Broadway. Figure another few weeks or so.

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#141

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/8/13 at 12:52pm

Looks like John Brink is transferring from the tour... https://www.facebook.com/112876202130124/photos/a.319790988105310.74657.112876202130124/491727514244989/?type=1

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#142

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/8/13 at 1:50pm

I can't see the content. Who's he?

#143

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/8/13 at 4:22pm

I'm still crossing my fingers for Sierra Boggess as Fantine.

#144

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 12:13am

Nikki M James is Eponine, Will Swenson Javert, Caissie Levy is Fantine. Chris McCarrell is a Maruis cover. Thats all I got for ya

#145

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 1:33am

^ If any of that is true (I don't doubt it is)... YAWN. A boring cast for a boring production. Like the production itself, not awful, just dull, insipid, and uninspired.

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#146

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 8:51am

I actually kinda like that casting. To be honest, was hoping Rebecca Naomi Jones would be Eponine, but James is a phenomenal choice as well! Levy will, no doubt, bring the same emotional vigor to I Dreamed a Dream that she brought to With You, and Swenson, imho, is one of the most overlooked actors on B'way today. Those who had the privilege to see him in the Encores! staging of ...Superman should know why.

#147

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 9:29am

Caissie Levy shrieking "I Dreamed a Dream"?! No thanks!
Please, get Sierra Boggess! At least she does not shriek when she sings!

#148

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 12:16pm

For what it's worth, Laurence Connor recently started following Will and Caissie on Twitter.

#149

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 1:03pm

James and Levy seem like solid choices, but Swenson...I'll be very disappointed if they opted not to bring Andrew Varela to Broadway in favor of Will Swenson. Varela's Javert was easily the best interpretation of the character I've ever seen.

#150

Les Mis 2014 Casting?

Posted: 10/10/13 at 1:46pm

I agree that Varela was an excellent Javert, but he's posted on his twitter account on more then once that he will not be playing Javert or involved in this production (mentioned a few pages back on this post, as well). His interpretation was wonderful. Full of emotion and something you just don't see in every person playing Javert.

Since this is Les Mis and the masses will flock to it, I'd love to see Andrew Varela join the cast at some point in time and play Javert, should he be interested in continuing to portray him.