LES MIS returning to Toronto

[Brae]

Les Mis is returning to Toronto & it's original Toronto home of the Royal Alex, with an All-Canadian Cast.

I just hope the Justin Bieber bit is a joke.

broadwayworld.com/article/Justin-Bieber-to-Star-in-Toronto-Production-of-LES-MISERABLES-20111005

[Nene]

*head desk*

Yeah sorry, can't contribute anything worthwhile.

[IchBinRory]

Well it won't happen due to the Bieb's current level of stardom. His fame is much more than that of Nick Jonas'. Also I'll be honest I think that quote from Cameron was taken out of context in the article. I don't think he's hunting Justin.

[Brae]

Well, this is back again...
Fall 2013. I really hope it's true. Ramin Karimloo as Valjean would be great to see!

Toronto Star Article

According to reliable sources, the 2013-2014 Mirvish subscription season will open this September with a production of the beloved musical currently earning major attention on the movie screens of the world.

The roster of players isn’t complete, but some impressive names are already on board and this version will feature revisions that producer Cameron Mackintosh and his creative team made for the show’s 25th anniversary tour.

Ramin Karimloo from Richmond Hill will appear in the lead role of Jean Valjean, which he previously performed at The Queen’s Theatre in London, England.

other casting rumours are in the article as well.

Also reported on Playbill.com

[Brae]

Offically Confirmed.

Broadway.com Article

Good news theater fans, Ramin Karimloo is now confirmed to star in a musical in North America...that’s one tiny step closer to Broadway, right? As previously speculated Karimloo will star as Jean Valjean in Mirvish Theatre’s upcoming production of Les Miserables. The Tony-winning musical will begin performances in October 2013 at Toronto’s Prince of Wales Theatre. No exact dates have been set at this time.

Also confirmed for the Toronto production are Canadian Idol winner Melissa O’Neil as Eponine, Mark Uhre as Enjolras, Genevieve Leclerc as Fantine, Samantha Hill (currently appearing as the Christine alternate in Broadway's Phantom of the Opera) as Cosette, Lisa Horner as Madame Thénardier and Cliff Saunders as Monsieur Thénardier. No word yet on whio will play Marius and Javert.

[number_1_phan]

I saw this production and it was amazing!! Ramin Karimloo was even better than I thought he'd be, except for one thing: in the Epilogue, it was obvious he had to consciously hold back on the natural power in his voice in order to sound old and feeble. Other than that 5*****!