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Post by longinthetooth on Sept 13, 2019 17:05:12 GMT
Oh. I was hoping for a new cast that would make us all go "wow!" when the Queens - oh, sorry, Sondheim, reopens. You would think they would do something a bit special to launch the refurb - but as it's Les Mis, I don't suppose they need to.
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Post by richey on Sept 14, 2019 16:19:20 GMT
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Post by daisy24601 on Sept 14, 2019 16:19:22 GMT
From the official Facebook: *#LESMIZ LONDON NEWS* Cast announced for Les Misérables at the newly restored Sondheim Theatre from 18 December 2019 following its major renovation. Jon Robyns Official will play ‘Jean Valjean’, Bradley Jaden ‘Javert’, Gerard Carey ‘Thénardier’, Carrie Hope Fletcher ‘Fantine’, SHAN AKO ‘Eponine’, Josefina Gabrielle ‘Madame Thénardier’, Ashley Gilmour ‘Enjolras’ and Lily Kerhoas ‘Cosette’. Rachelle Ann Go will return to the role of ‘Fantine’ for 7 weeks in the Spring and will take over the role next Summer. They will be joined by Kelly Agbowu, Ciarán Bowling, Richard Carson, Rodney Earl Clarke, Matthew Dale, Matt Dempsey, Harry Dunnett, Jessie Hart, Jessica Joslin, Sarah Lark, Georgie Lovatt, Ellie Ann Lowe, Luke McCall, Leo Miles, Claire O’Leary, Shane O’Riordan, Kathy Peacock, Sam Peggs, Mark Pearce, Emma Warren, Sake Wijers, Mared Williams and Samuel Wyn-Morris. Carrie Hope Fletcher will play Fantine from 18 December 2019 until 29 February 2020 and then again from 20 April 2020 until 25 July 2020. Rachelle Ann Go will play the role from 2 March 2020 until 18 April 2020 and then again from 27 July 2020. To book tickets visit: www.lesmis.com/london |
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Post by indis on Sept 14, 2019 16:35:56 GMT
did i miss out who will play Marius?
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Post by matilda1 on Sept 14, 2019 16:36:37 GMT
Could be mistaken, but is this cast slightly older? Not many straight out of drama school.
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Post by daisy24601 on Sept 14, 2019 16:43:10 GMT
Does CHF have other things lined up?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 14, 2019 16:45:38 GMT
Wasn’t she rumoured to be taking the ALW Cinderella to Broadway??
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Post by LaLuPone on Sept 14, 2019 16:48:39 GMT
Conspiracy theory: Rob Houchen or an understudy to play Marius until end of Jan and then Jac Yarrow comes in after panto.
(I literally have absolutely no grounds to this theory)
Also I hope Kelly Agbowu is understudy Mme Thenardier!
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Post by happytobehere on Sept 14, 2019 17:15:38 GMT
Tbh that’s some very good casting imo, might just have to get a ticket now. Interesting that they didn’t mention any Marius though...
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Post by talkstageytome on Sept 14, 2019 17:27:00 GMT
Exciting new cast - random to announce on a saturday night but nvm. Particularly looking forward to Jon Robyns as JVJ (having previously played both Marius and Enjolras!).
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Post by jgblunners on Sept 14, 2019 17:28:22 GMT
Excited to see that Luke McCall is alternate Valjean, I loved his Enjolras. The whole cast is rather impressive. I agree with LaLuPone - my first thought after seeing Joseph was that Yarrow is a sure bet for Marius, and it seems that this time they’ve gone for a young Eponine/Cosette and slightly older Enjorlas et al. so I think Jac would fit the part age-wise too. I saw a press release somewhere that said that Cam Mac is ‘still searching’ for Marius so that could mean anything. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 17:30:57 GMT
Mainly excited about the gorgeous Ashley Gilmour who I loved in Miss Saigon tour.
Bradley Jaden I loved as Javert (though I have never seen so much saliva in my life - avoid the first 5 rows!)
Did like Jon Robyns as Enjolras in the 25th tour but just dunno if he has the gravitas for JVJ. Though assume he does, otherwise they wouldn't have cast him! We'll see.
Anyway, always excited by Les Mis news :-)
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Post by indis on Sept 14, 2019 18:04:27 GMT
the search for Marius this year feels like the search for Enjolras last year, when it took some time to get him announced too
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Post by clair on Sept 14, 2019 19:06:26 GMT
So I can't afford to see all the shows I'd like to see once and have been happily ignoring Les Mis as one I've already seen three times so no need to bother - then they go and cast Josefina Gabrielle! It's back on the to see list now with that.
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Post by cheesy116 on Sept 14, 2019 22:13:23 GMT
Not surprised at Carrie getting Fantine for the new version or that a few of the tour cast are coming in.
I’m happy to see Richard Carson in this, especially as 1st cover Javert. I saw him as Fiyero on the Wicked tour when he was an understudy for the role and also as Chris on the Miss Saigon tour and loved him each time.
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 14, 2019 22:39:33 GMT
Jon's version of Bring Him Home from his latest album....
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Post by showtoones on Sept 15, 2019 4:46:58 GMT
Jon Robyns seems very young to be JVJ but I guess they’ll olden him up.
Glad Bradley is staying on - he is amazing and so hot lol!
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 15, 2019 5:01:03 GMT
Anyone else feel like it might be nice to start a new thread for the new production at the Sondheim, and keep this thread just for and about the original production?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 15, 2019 5:10:13 GMT
Happy to see what people think about that, but just to say that it would then be four threads about the same show. Also I think it’s inevitable that when the new production opens people will want to discuss it with a lot of reference to the original. We already have a bit of crossover (example: the new cast is being discussed in two threads at the moment) and I think another thread might make that worse.
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Post by fiyero on Sept 15, 2019 7:41:17 GMT
Happy to see what people think about that, but just to say that it would then be four threads about the same show. Also I think it’s inevitable that when the new production opens people will want to discuss it with a lot of reference to the original. We already have a bit of crossover (example: the new cast is being discussed in two threads at the moment) and I think another thread might make that worse. I vote keep this thread for the staged London productions at The Queens and The Sondheim, as you say 4 threads would be a lot and there will be crossover anyway in this one! |
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Post by bengal73 on Sept 15, 2019 11:56:19 GMT
I agree. Keep staged london production posts all in the one place
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Post by westendboy on Sept 15, 2019 15:27:11 GMT
Happy to see what people think about that, but just to say that it would then be four threads about the same show. Also I think it’s inevitable that when the new production opens people will want to discuss it with a lot of reference to the original. We already have a bit of crossover (example: the new cast is being discussed in two threads at the moment) and I think another thread might make that worse. I vote keep this thread for the staged London productions at The Queens and The Sondheim, as you say 4 threads would be a lot and there will be crossover anyway in this one! I second that. |
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Post by westendboy on Sept 15, 2019 15:47:31 GMT
On the subject of whether or not Les Mis should still be called "the world's longest running musical", this actually is actually inaccurate. Technically, the world's longest running musical is actually 'The Fantasticks', which premiered Off-Broadway at the Sullivan Street Playhouse and ran for 42 years.
As for what the tagline should be when the new production opens, I guess maybe they can call it "The World's Most Popular Musical" or, "The World's Most Iconic Musical" or, "The Greatest Musical Of All Time" or, "The World's Most Beloved Musical"? These are just a few ideas.
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Post by viserys on Sept 15, 2019 16:54:46 GMT
On the subject of whether or not Les Mis should still be called "the world's longest running musical", this actually is actually inaccurate. Technically, the world's longest running musical is actually 'The Fantasticks', which premiered Off-Broadway at the Sullivan Street Playhouse and ran for 42 years. As for what the tagline should be when the new production opens, I guess maybe they can call it "The World's Most Popular Musical" or, "The World's Most Iconic Musical" or, "The Greatest Musical Of All Time" or, "The World's Most Beloved Musical"? These are just a few ideas. The Fantasticks added another 11 years Off-Broadway from 2006 to 2017 at what's now the Jerry Orbach Theatre, so if Les Mis wants to call itself longest-running musical despite moving theatres in London several times by now, they'll have to manage 54 years in total  Though since The Fantasticks has closed at last, I think Les Mis is basically going for "The world's (currently) longest running musical" which would be accurate. The other things are... very subjective, I think. I like the show, but reading something like "The Greatest Musical of All Time" immediately makes me want to yell out "No it's not". Same with World's Most Popular, Most Beloved, etc... it's been an incredible hit in the UK, yes, but the world? What of classics that keep being revived decade after decade all over the world, whereas Les Mis may have had one run in many countries at some point, but then disappeared? Not wanting to be contrarian, just think that claims like these can easily backfire. Better to stick with what they have now. |
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Post by theatrej on Sept 15, 2019 17:38:39 GMT
Put me down as another one who'll be pulled back to Les Mis by this casting news after a considerable break. Jon Robyns or Josefina Gabrielle would each have gotten be back through the door on their own, will be great to get to see them both!
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Though since The Fantasticks has closed at last, I think Les Mis is basically going for "The world's (currently) longest running musical" which would be accurate. 
