Les Misérables in Concert (1995) (TV)

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Directors:

John Caird
Paul Kafno

Writers:

Alain Boublil (book)
Victor Hugo (novel)

Release Date:

1 May 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Musical

Plot:

The story of the fall and redemption of Jean Valjean, arrested for stealing some bread for his starving family...

Plot Keywords:

Cosette | TV Special | Paris | London | Reference To Voltaire

Cast

Colm Wilkinson	...	Valjean
Philip Quast	...	Javert
Ruthie Henshall	...	Fantine
Jenny Galloway	...	Madame Thénardier
Alun Armstrong	...	Thénardier
Lea Salonga	...	Eponine
Michael Ball	...	Marius
Michael Maguire	...	Enjolras
Judy Kuhn	...	Cosette
Anthony Crivello	...	Grantaire
Adam Searles	...	Gavroche
Hannah Chick	...	Young Cosette
Cameron Mackintosh	...	Himself
John Cameron	...	Himself
Herbert Kretzmer	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Great Performances: Les Misérables in Concert (USA) (series title)

Runtime:

USA:160 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Sound Mix:

SDDS

Filming Locations:

Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Company:

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.

Trivia:

Michael Maguire won the 1987 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actor in a Musical for "Les Miserables" as Enjolras and recreated his role in this production.

Quotes:

Marius: Oh my friends, my friends, forgive me, that I live and you are gone... There's a grief that can't be spoken, there's a pain goes on and on.

Movie Connections:

Spoofs "Animaniacs" (1993)

Soundtrack:

Turning

Colm Wilkinson defines the role of Jean Valjean

Although many may pass this video by, based on the fact that it is not as visually appealing, they are missing out. The music stands alone, and is the star of this concert-version of the beloved stage musical. It is dubbed "The Dream Cast", and becomes evident why, the moment the magnificent Colm Wilkinson opens his mouth to draw us in to the emotional story. Backed by a enormous chorus, and the London Symphony orchestra; the cast artfully weaves its way through the drama of the French Revolution, and the underlying tale of pure love. Scenery and elaborate sets are not needed, as the cast flesh out their characters with wonderful facial expressions and the same costumes that are worn in the theater version. If you have not yet seen 'Les Miseables' on stage, you are indeed missing out on a wonderful theatrical experience. This video is the next closest thing to experiencing that magic firsthand. Highly recommended!