This production is not to be confused with the movie that will be released this December of 2012, starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. However, the preparation is interesting and stands alone on the 25th anniversary of the longest running musical in the world.
Most everyone knows the story of Jean Valjean, who was sought for a decade by the lawman Javert after Valjean broke his faith from prison where he He served twenty years for stealing bread. Valjean became prosperous and took care of Fantine’s impoverished daughter Cosette, which initiated events in her life that followed.
music Les Miz is one of the most famous theater of all. I Saw A Dream, Drink With Me, Bring Him Home – all haunting tunes that stayed with me endlessly after watching this Anniversary production.
It’s clear that each cast loves writing and music. Their work seems effortless as they give their best in this activity. My only regret is that Nick Jonas de Jonas Brothers was thrown into the sea. Whose voice, though very notable, seemed smaller because of Marius’s role, especially with Eponine, who was older and more experienced than a woman who would not normally attract a young Marius.
The best performance is from Norm Lewis, the baritone singer who played Javert. It was such a pleasure to watch a role that was clearly loved.
A film concert in London for one night only in October 2010. The film film became an American audience five months later by Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
One of the best surprises of the show was the encore in which the original cast of London criticized the roles they created, giving us an added surprise as the arc of the show moves from one to another with the Les Miz roles they performed so well. he loved
I expect the paid version to be released this month. The show will have to compete with the 25th anniversary edition.
Sources:
Les Miserables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
www.imdb.com/title/tt1754109
