25 years and
2 London productions
Mon 15 March 2010
Les Misérables will be the first show ever to play two productions of the same musical in the same city at the same time when celebrating its 25th birthday this year. The 25th Anniversary tour production will return to Les Mis' original London home, The Barbican Centre, for a limited period from 14th September to 2nd October 2010. At the same time, the London production will continue to play at its current London home, the Queen's theatre.
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Old stars return to Les Mis
Mon 21 September 2009
Simon Bowman and Hans Peter Janssens will return to Les Misérables at the Queen's theatre in October.
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New Les Mis cast
Tue 23 June 2009
The new Les Misérables cast started at the Queen's theatre on 22nd June 2009.
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Justin Lee Collins in Chicago
Thu 4 December 2008
The comedian and television presenter Justin Lee Collins will star as Amos Hart in Chicago for three performances only at the Cambridge Theatre.
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Joanna joins Avenue Q
Thu 9 October 2008
Joanna Ampil is the new Christmas Eve in Avenue Q from 1st December.
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Julie returns to Avenue Q
Sun 5 October 2008
Julie Atherton returns to Avenue Q on 1st December 2008. Daniel Boys continues in the cast.
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Shannon and Prenger in
Les Misérables
Fri 22 August 2008
David Shannon is the new London Jean Valjean from November. Prior to that, Jodie Prenger from BBC's I'd Do Anything will join the Les Mis ensemble for a few weeks, starting on 26th August.
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New POTO line-up
Tue 29 July 2008
A new cast of The Phantom of the Opera will start on 8th September 2008 at Her Majesty's theatre, starring Ramin Karimloo, Gina Beck and Simon Bailey.
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WWRY Cast Change
Thu 10 July 2008
Rachel Tucker from the BBC reality casting series I'd Do Anthing, will join the cast of We Will Rock You from September. Other leads are staying on from the last cast.
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New website
New Les Mis cast
Wed 4 June 2008
londonlesmis.co.uk is now relaunched as a separate website after being part of the londonmusicalsONLINE website for the last two years. At the same time we are thrilled to announce one of the biggest cast changes ever in Les Misérables in London.
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Meet the Olivers!
Sun 25 May 2008
After a long audition process in the BBC1 reality television series I'd Do Anything, three boys have now won the role of Oliver.
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Jo Ampil CD release
Tue 6 November 2007
Joanna Ampil is out with her first solo album this week, and will sign copies of her cd in the Dress Circle shop on Saturday 10th November.
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New Phantom cast
Mon 10 September 2007
A new Phantom cast will start at Her Majesty's theatre tonight.
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Valjean Swap
Thu 6 September 2007
John Owen-Jones, the current Jean Valjean in London, will swap places with the current Broadway Valjean, Drew Sarich, in October.
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Who Will Rock You?
Tue 14 August 2007
On 1st October 2007, a new cast will start in Will Rock You at the Dominion theatre. We can now tell you some of the new cast members.
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Kelly Rocks Chicago
Tue 31 July 2007
Kelly Osbourne will play Mama Morton in Chicago.
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A Joseph Link in Hairspray
Thu 26 July 2007
The Any Dream Will Do-contestant Ben James-Ellis is confirmed to play the role of Link in the original cast of Hairspray.
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Ramin takes over Phantom full time
Tue 17 July 2007
There is a cast change in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's theatre in September. Ramin Karimloo is confirmed to play the role of the Phantom.
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3 more reality musical stars
Sun 10 June 2007
On this Saturday, the British people decided who will play Danny and Sandy in the new production of Grease, and who will play Joseph in the new cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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New Les Mis cast
Fri 25 May 2007
A new cast enters the stage in Les Misérables at the Queen's theatre on 25th June. londonmusicalsONLINE are pleased to tell you who they are.
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Cassie Compton is new Eponine
Thu 19 April 2007
Cassie Compton, who has previously played child roles in Whistle Down the Wind and The Secret Garden, as well as starred in the ITV music talent show The X Factor, will start as Eponine in Les Misérables on 25th June 2007.
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Hans Peter Janssens continues in Les Mis
Fri 13 April 2007
Hans Peter Janssens continues in the role of Javert in Les Misérables until the end of June 2008.
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Site opened for general view
Mon 12 March 2007
The londonmusicalsONLINE website is now open for general view. You will therefore no longer need to be a member to see information about performers and shows.
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New Elphabas
Wed 27 December 2006
From 1st January 2007, Kerry Ellis will take over the role of Elphaba in Wicked. Shona White will be the new standby Elphaba.
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Happy 20th anniversary, Phantom!
Mon 9 October 2006
The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 20 years today. Andrew Lloyd-Webber and the original Christine Daaé, Sarah Brightman, will attend tonight's performance. At the same time, we can bring you news on the cast change which takes place on 16th October.
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Happy Birthday, Les Mis!
Sun 8 October 2006
Les Miserables turns 21 years today and becomes the world's longest running musical. Celebrations took place last night at the Queen's theatre with original cast members returning for a specially devised finale, and tonight BBC radio will broadcast a concert featuring the current cast.
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Wicked - Not so Popular with the Critics
Thu 28 September 2006
Fans are loving it. The Americans are loving it. So what about the critics?
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Maria problem solved
Sun 17 September 2006
Over 2 million BBC viewers voted last night that Connie Fisher is the best person to play Maria in the upcoming production of The Sound of Music.
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Cabaret cast confirmed
Mon 21 August 2006
Anna Maxwell Martin, Sheila Hancock and James Dreyfus are three of the performers in the new production of Cabaret, which plays at the Lyric theatre from 22nd September.
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Darius and Ellison return to Chicago this Summer
Thu 8 June 2006
The former Chicago stars Darius Danesh and Jennifer Ellison will reprise their roles of Billy Flynn and Roxie Hart this Summer. The Chicago line-up for this Summer also includes actor Ian Kelsey, who will play the role of Billy Flynn after Danesh's limited run.
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Review: Sunday in the Park with George
Sun 28 May 2006
Sunday in the Park with George is currently playing at Wyndhams Theatre in the West End. It is a unique masterpiece: a musical about "the art of making art". I would give this production 6-stars if I could.
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Baby and Johnny announced
Tue 23 May 2006
Today, the two leads in the new London musical Dirty Dancing were announced. Josef Brown will re-create the role of Johnny, while Georgina Rich will make her West End musical debut in the role of Baby.
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Conversation with Sondheim
Thu 18 May 2006
Meet the composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim this Sunday and ask the questions you always wanted to ask to one of the most powerful people in the musical industry.
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Male leads in Les Mis confirmed
Sun 14 May 2006
All male leads in the new Les Mis cast are now confirmed. Some ensemble members are also announced.
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Busy day for Billys
Sat 13 May 2006
It was a busy day for the three actors playing Billy Elliot yesterday. After hours of rehearsals and interviews in the day, they played the demanding role of Billy at the spectacular birthday show in the evening before facing the huge crowds of fans waiting for them outside at midnight.
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Happy Birthday, Billy!
Fri 12 May 2006
This Friday, Billy Elliot celebrates it's first birthday. For this very special day, the three original Billy performers will all play the role of Billy.
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Laura Michelle Kelly with new success
Wed 10 May 2006
Laura Michelle Kelly has just released her first solo CD The Storm Inside.
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Movin' Out closes early
Tue 9 May 2006
Movin' Out will close early after playing just two months at the Apollo Victoria.
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Les Mis cast change
Mon 8 May 2006
Les Mis waves goodbye to many of the current performers in June. A former Jean Valjean will join as Valjean's rival Inspector Javert.
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Wicked casting
Sun 7 May 2006
This autumn something Wicked is coming to the West End. The Wicked cast includes a Hollywood actor and a Broadway actress.
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londonmusicalsONLINE launched
Sat 6 May 2006