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Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
History · Music · 2010
This concert, recorded to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark musical Les Miserables, gathers the casts of the show's 2010 original production at the Queen's Theatre, the 1985 original production by the London company, and the 2010 production at the Barbican together for one performance. Together with talents like Michael Ball, Hadley Fraser, and John Owen-Jones, the performers present the play's musical numbers in a semi-theatrical style, fully costumed and with all the emotion of the musical's heyday.
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Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
“The Musical Event of a Lifetime”
2010 History · Music 2h 58m
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One number, for now.
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TMDB
8.3 / 10
Community rating
This concert, recorded to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark musical Les Miserables, gathers the casts of the show's 2010 original production at the Queen's Theatre, the 1985 original production by the London company, and the 2010 production at the Barbican together for one performance. Together with talents like Michael Ball, Hadley Fraser, and John Owen-Jones, the performers present the play's musical numbers in a semi-theatrical style, fully costumed and with all the emotion of the musical's heyday.
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For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Nick Morris
Written by
Alain Boublil · Claude-Michel Schönberg · Herbert Kretzmer
Alfie Boe
Jean Valjean
Colm Wilkinson
Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
John Owen-Jones
Jean Valjean (Barbican Cast)
Norm Lewis
Javert
Earl Carpenter
Bishop / Javert (Barbican Cast)
Roger Allam
Javert (1985 Cast)
Lea Salonga
Fantine
Court is in session
Put Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.