Cameron Mackintosh announced today that his acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, will arrive in Australia in 2014.
Cameron Mackintosh said, “These are very exciting times for LES MISÉRABLES, having inspired such a hugely successful film - with amazing Australian cast - to now confirming the 25th Anniversary Production going to Broadway and Melbourne in 2014, as well as playing in Canada, Korea, Japan, Spain and continuing its record-breaking run on tour in the United States. I first produced LES MISÉRABLES in Australia in 1987 immediately after the musical opened on Broadway, making household names of many amazing performers that featured in this and the 10th anniversary production. So it seems serendipitous that this new Australian production, 25 years later, will again follow the Broadway season, featuring Australian performers that will also, hopefully, become Australian stars of the future.”
Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher welcomed the news from a Victorian Government Trade Mission in Dubai. “Melbourne is the home of theatre and the arts in Australia and it is only fitting that this spectacular production will come to Melbourne after its Broadway season, and reinforce that Melbourne is a world-class theatre destination.”
The 25th Anniversary Production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell and designed by Matt Kinley. Original costumes are by Andreane Neofitou, additional costumes by Christine Rowland, lighting design by Paule Constable and sound design by Mick Potter.
Cameron Mackintosh added: “Michael Cassel will executive produce the Australian production and lead a new team of talented Australians as we ‘bring her home’. Michael is an Australian producer who worked at Disney Theatrical Group for almost ten years, most recently based in New York, before returning home with his family in 2011. Together, we have already engaged Serena Hill as Casting Director to begin our search for Australia’s new stars”.
Casting for the new Australian production of LES MISÉRABLES will commence next month and tickets for the Melbourne season will go on sale in October 2013.
For further information www.lesmis.com
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