It's a fabulous show - I've seen it several times. I love the 10th anniversary concert too - I almost know it off by heart! My favourite Les Mis performer is the fabulous Michael Ball, although sadly I saw the show too late to catch him in it.
The 10th Anniversary Concert was fantastic.
Last night Radio 2 had a special 21 anniversary performance. you can listen to it again at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/index.shtml?logo
Go to Listen Again - click the purple box
then under RADIO 2 SHOWS BY TYPE you should see Soundtracks. Click on that then click on Boublil and Schonberg's Les Miserables ..........then....enjoy..
I've seen it 8 times, including the original with Colm Wilkinson, Frances Ruffelle and Michael Ball.
I've cried every time.
Absolutely fantastic show and totally deserves to be No 1 in any list of musicals, I'd see it another 8 times if I could.
As for the words, I know every one. I'm so sad I have about 4 sets of the soundtrack plus a video and DVD of the 10th anniversary Concert. I've also got "The Making Of Les Miz" on Vid.
I know that there was a fair bit left out at the 10th Anniversary Concert, so my favourite has to be the all star International recording. Philip Quast was the definitive Javaire and I still get goosebumps when he sings "Stars", while Gary Morris took a bit of getting used to as Jean Valjean, but every note is on this recording.
I love it I've seen it 97 times (but haven't been for years due to the fact that I don't live in London anymore). Favourite actor is Michael McCarthy who is an amazing Javert!
Best moment for me was taking part in a 3 day Les Miz masterclass in London, culminating in a 12 minute performance of three songs (At the End of the Day, Do You Hear The People Sing, and One Day More) on stage at the Palace, with the revolve and full lighting. I got to play Madame T
I love it I've seen it 97 times (but haven't been for years due to the fact that I don't live in London anymore). Favourite actor is Michael McCarthy who is an amazing Javert!
Best moment for me was taking part in a 3 day Les Miz masterclass in London, culminating in a 12 minute performance of three songs (At the End of the Day, Do You Hear The People Sing, and One Day More) on stage at the Palace, with the revolve and full lighting. I got to play Madame T
Oooo, there was a chap on an updated documentary show (shown last week) about Stage School (The Poor School) who got a stab at their dreams, even if they were a bit older.
He did that and absolutely loved it.
:eek: Ninety Seven times? Willow Fae? Blimey! Now I'm jealous. Can I count the times I've watched the 10th Anniversary Concert? It would be up in the hundreds.
But, like you we dont get up to London very often. We used to go about 4 times a year and take in 3 shows each time.
I miss that.
And Eponine for the heroine every time. Cosette's too damn nice.
I'm sure I saw Michael MacCarthy as Enjolras. Anyone know if he played that role in London? Or does he take that part in the 10th Anniversary Show?
I'm away from home and cant look through all my programmes. :cool:
No, Michael has never played Enjolras. He joined the cast in 1990 as Factory Foreman / Javert Understudy. Then he moved onto Javert proper and has since been asked back to the West End 2 or 3 times, and has performed the role in Manchester, Chelmsford Open Air Concert (that was AMAZING - 25,000 people!) Australia, Shanghi, LA, and he closed the show on Broadway. In the 10AC he played the Factory Foreman. You may be thinking of Michael Maguire who has played Enjolras. He played the role in the 10AC but I don't think he has ever played in the West End.
And yes, I saw that 40 mins programme. I thought it was funny that he was giving this as an example of his success (at least that is how it appeared) whereas anyone can attend the masterclass: you just pay the fee! When I did it (back in 97) it was the first time they had done it and it seems to have improved since then. We didn't do it with an invited audience of friends and family, and we didn't have photos. What we did have was a row of cassette players in the front row as everyone was recording it!
I love this show, definitely one of my favourites!!! I haven't seen it for a couple of years now, but would be more than happy to sit through it again.
Thanks WF. Yes, I'm mixing up Michael MacGuire, that name definitely rings loads of bells.
I thought it sad that nobody on that stage school programme ever came close to achieving their dreams. But it is such a hard profession (I'd be crushed at all the rejection) that ultimately, it probably saved them a lot of heartache.
Completely off topic, I'm trying to get tickets for Dirty Dancing/ Think I'll be whistling for them for a while.
I have never seen it live but I have the tenth AC on DVD and CD , my favourite song is, Bring Him Home, sung by Colm Wilkinson makes me cry every time.
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Long may it continue ...
Last night Radio 2 had a special 21 anniversary performance. you can listen to it again at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/index.shtml?logo
Go to Listen Again - click the purple box
then under RADIO 2 SHOWS BY TYPE you should see Soundtracks. Click on that then click on Boublil and Schonberg's Les Miserables ..........then....enjoy..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/noscript.shtml?/radio/aod/radio2_aod.shtml?radio2/r2_lesmiserables"
I've cried every time.
Absolutely fantastic show and totally deserves to be No 1 in any list of musicals, I'd see it another 8 times if I could.
As for the words, I know every one. I'm so sad I have about 4 sets of the soundtrack plus a video and DVD of the 10th anniversary Concert. I've also got "The Making Of Les Miz" on Vid.
I know that there was a fair bit left out at the 10th Anniversary Concert, so my favourite has to be the all star International recording. Philip Quast was the definitive Javaire and I still get goosebumps when he sings "Stars", while Gary Morris took a bit of getting used to as Jean Valjean, but every note is on this recording.
Mine are:
Stars
On My Own
Master of the House
fav song: on day more
anybody else favour eponine over cosette??
i'm only 16
i have mixed feelings about eponnine and cossette at the start it was cossette but by the end im in two minds!
Bah! These fly by night productions. When they have been running continously for over 52 years like The Mousetrap then they can talk about longevity.
Best moment for me was taking part in a 3 day Les Miz masterclass in London, culminating in a 12 minute performance of three songs (At the End of the Day, Do You Hear The People Sing, and One Day More) on stage at the Palace, with the revolve and full lighting. I got to play Madame T
Oooo, there was a chap on an updated documentary show (shown last week) about Stage School (The Poor School) who got a stab at their dreams, even if they were a bit older.
He did that and absolutely loved it.
:eek: Ninety Seven times? Willow Fae? Blimey!
But, like you we dont get up to London very often. We used to go about 4 times a year and take in 3 shows each time.
And Eponine for the heroine every time. Cosette's too damn nice.
I'm sure I saw Michael MacCarthy as Enjolras. Anyone know if he played that role in London? Or does he take that part in the 10th Anniversary Show?
I'm away from home and cant look through all my programmes. :cool:
And yes, I saw that 40 mins programme. I thought it was funny that he was giving this as an example of his success (at least that is how it appeared) whereas anyone can attend the masterclass: you just pay the fee! When I did it (back in 97) it was the first time they had done it and it seems to have improved since then. We didn't do it with an invited audience of friends and family, and we didn't have photos. What we did have was a row of cassette players in the front row as everyone was recording it!
I thought it sad that nobody on that stage school programme ever came close to achieving their dreams. But it is such a hard profession (I'd be crushed at all the rejection) that ultimately, it probably saved them a lot of heartache.
Completely off topic, I'm trying to get tickets for Dirty Dancing/ Think I'll be whistling for them for a while.
Going to see Sound of Music a week today.