Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)

Director:

Nick Morris

Writers:

Alain Boublil (book), Claude-Michel Schönberg (book),

Stars:

Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alfie Boe	...	Jean Valjean
Norm Lewis	...	Javert
Matt Lucas	...	Thenardier
Jenny Galloway	...	Madame Thenardier
Lea Salonga	...	Fantine
Samantha Barks	...	Eponine
Nick Jonas	...	Marius Pontmercy
Katie Hall	...	Cosette
Ramin Karimloo	...	Enjolras
Earl Carpenter	...	Bishop
Hadley Fraser	...	Grantaire
Jonathan Williams	...	Convicts 1 / Combeferre
Mike Sterling	...	Convicts 2
Tom Pearce	...	Convicts 3
Gerónimo Rauch	...	Convicts 4

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

live performance | concert version

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Taglines:

The Musical Event of a Lifetime

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Genres:

Musical

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

A nyomorultak - 25. évfordulós díszelőadás

Filming Locations:

The O2 Arena, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd., Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

178 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Samantha Barks and Alistair Brammer would later on reprise the same roles in the film version of Les Misérables.

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Quotes

Enjolras: Tie this man and take him To the tavern in there. The people will decide your fate, Inspector Javert!
Courfeyrac: Shoot the bastard!
Javert: Shoot me now or shoot me later Every schoolboy to his sport! Death to each and every traitor, I renounce your people's court!
Enjolras: Take this man and bring him through, there is work we have to do!

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Connections

Version of Les Misérables (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Prologue: Work Song"
(uncredited)
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel
English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Performed by Norm Lewis, Alfie Boe and Convicts

User Reviews

A fantastic celebration of a great show

Every performance was impeccable. Many of the performers rival and in some cases surpass those of the 10th Anniversary Dreamcast. Seeing the show on the big screen with a bigger sound system really make the nuances of the genius score come to life. What is so great is the way they made use of soft split screens to be able to watch multiple performers' reactions and "dialog."

Norm Lewis, whose subtle facial expressions and genuine passion commanded the stage/screen, sang Javert with such power and depth that I actually, for the first time, empathized with his character. Alife Boe's Val Jean was brilliant, with an operatic quality. Samantha Barks shined as Eponine with a stunning vocal performance. Ramin Karimloo was a standout with his brilliant portrayal of Enjolras. I didn't quite understand the decision of casting Nick Jonas as Marius. He really gave it his all and had some nice moments in the sweeter songs, but lacked the vocal fullness and attack for the more powerful songs. It was adequate but uncomfortably contrasted by his much stronger, seasoned cast mates.

The occasional cut to various instrumental highlights was a wonderful addition and seamlessly included the orchestra as an important part of the ensemble. The encores with the original cast, backed by a chorus of hundreds was breathtaking. If you're a Les Mis fan, this movie is a must.