Les Miz and Oklahoma Touring Companies

Les Miserables and Oklahoma are coming to Buffalo this spring and I wondering if any one knows anything about these companies?
Any performers associated with them? I just saw a commercial for Les Miz and thought I'd ask. (No snow today. Yea!)

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I'm seeing the Les Miz tour February 27th in Rochester, NY. So I'll report back to you all! I can't wait! I saw the show 3 weeks before it closed on Broadway and loved it!

Josh Young is currently playing Marius. You might want to check out his site. (And rather enthusiastic message board.)

http://www.josh-young.com

Isn't the current cast of Les Miz a bunch of the final Les Miz on Broadway performers?

That pisses me off that people protest in front of the theatres. Leave the people alone...most of them could care less about Equity/non-Equity. They just want to see a show. I realize why they are doing this and I think it is for a good "cause," but they could do it another way.

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I've seen the Oklahoma tour, and while it's not the greatest thing I've seen, it certainly does have some wonderful performances and a great score.

And..of course Equity would be out there picketing. Since they can't get work for their members, it at least gives them something to do.

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Updated On: 2/21/04 at 01:41 AM

Musetta1957 Thanks for the PM! It was great! :o)

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Where would one suggest people protest if not in front of the theaters? Perhaps one would assume most of "them" attending could care less is because they don't realize they are seeing a non-Equity/non-union production. Ergo, the need for a demonstration/picketing/protest that the attending audience can see.

There are still many cities with long and strong union ties. Cities where other unions stand shoulder to shoulder as a sign of support. Does it effect attendance? Probably not to someone with a ticket already in hand. But with some it does. Some will never cross a line. Especially when a union has been part of a city's heritage and part of a family tradition. Yes, the protest can make a difference.

Now, what other way would one suggest they go about it?

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