Yes he is. I saw the show tonight - I had never seen a production before but given all the hype from the movie, the recent O2 concert etc. I have to say I am just a little "over it". Everything was 'good' - I really don't have any complaints, but meh. I can't imagine why you would want to see this if you have seen it recently unless you a die hard fan of the show. Highlights: Bring Him Home, the projections for Javert's Suicide (I found it odd for the audience to applaud after it though), Andy Mientus, On My Own. It's long and if this musical were brand new I'm sure someone would force the writers to remove text and music.
Also, the placement of I Dreamed a Dream was NOT "So much better than before" the movie was made :P. The song really doesn't carry much weight after the movie IMO. Meh meh meh.
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.