Original Production of LES MISERABLES in London Will Take Hiatus and Re-Open With New Staging — Page 2

I think the "revolve" makes it flow smoothly and gives it a deep sense of continuity. The original production was unique, and not just because of the revolve. I like the  new production, but only because it still is Les Miz. It is what I would expect from any regional house who produce the show. But the 1985 staging is definitely in a class by itself. Supposedly it still sells 95% of seats too. 

JBroadway said: "Theatrefanboy1 said: "Lea Mis - the worlds longest running musical"



*cough* The Fantasticks *cough*"

Okay. Yes.  Sorry.  To my own ignorance I somehow continue to think Les Mis then Phantom.  But I always forget about the Fantasticks (it also doesn’t help that I’ve never seen it.).  But thanks

I'm reading elsewhere that the 'original' production will actually transfer to the theatre Company is at now for 4 months before the revival opens, so technically the show will not be on Hiatus at all. Is this true? I wonder how/what will transfer and whether it will be scaled back at all.

Going to make an effort to see this production before it closes, I've only seen the revival on Broadway and while if you squint Javert's suicide was kind of cool, the whole thing seemed a bit tacky to me.

devonian.t said: "A further demonstration of Cameron's shocking disrespect for the work of the original creatives.

He has no right to count the original production as "continuing". That's the end of the 30+ year run."

The article also said "A new company is now being put together" which to me means a whole new cast. Macintosh has too much time on his hands. He needs to retire and spend or donate his money, instead of producing mediocre productions of his biggest hits.

Extremely dumb decision.

There is a reason the original productions run for 10+ years and re-boots with new stagings do not.

Les Miserables, Phantom and Miss Saigon's new sets and staging don't even compare to the originals.

The reason Phantom and les Mis play for 30 years is because of the fact they never changed. They became cultural heritage and that's why all these tourists keep flocking in.

Updated On: 1/8/19 at 07:25 PM

I'm one of the few that prefer the revised version, but that said, I'm still shocked that a production that still regularly sells out is going to be dropped for what many consider a lesser version. Maybe they figure most tourists won't notice the difference so long as there's a Les Mis in London that will pick up right after the original closes?

In terms of new production's cast, I think in London they tend to begin new contracts at the same time, so maybe they've known for awhile that this would be their last when the re-signed, and maybe they'll have the chance to re-audition to get into the new cast? I can imagine a lot of ensemble roles will be filled from the existing cast.

We all could send an complaint to info@camack.co.uk 

Just so he knows how many people are upset about this..

ggersten said: "Didn't Mackintosh already do this once in London? Close the show temporarily and replaced the whole cast? Or am I misremembering it?"

I remember he did that on Broadway I think, and it was a bit deal. He probably also did it in London too

Tag said: "I did like the staging of Javert's plunge into the river in the Broadway revival.

The original did this so masterfully though. The revival was just added extravagance that wasn't needed."

To each their own; I saw the original in London and the revival on Broadway, and I thought this scene was breathtaking in the revival.

ggersten said: "Didn't Mackintosh already do this once in London? Close the show temporarily and replaced the whole cast? Or am I misremembering it?"

I remember he did that on Broadway I think, and it was a bit deal. He probably also did it in London too

This happened quite infamously on Broadway in 1997, but this current situation is not comparable at all.  Basically Cameron is closing one production and opening a completely separate one.