Ramin Karimloo to play Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

Ramin Karimloo takes over the role of 'Jean Valjean' in Les Miserables, at the Queen's Theatre, from 29 Nov 2011.

The current cast is: Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean, to 26 Nov 2011), Hadley Fraser (Javert), Caroline Sheen (Fantine), Alexia Khadime (Eponine), Craig Mather (Marius), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Katy Secombe (Madame Thenardier), Liam Tamne (Enjolras) and Lisa-Anne Wood (Cosette).

The Cameron Mackintosh/Royal Shakespeare Company production of Les Miserables originally opened at the Barbican Theatre on 8 Oct 1985. It transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985 and moved to its current home at the Queen's Theatre on 3 April 2004.

The musical has been seen by nearly 60 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages. There have been 36 cast recordings of "Les Miserables". Cameron Mackintosh is currently developing a film of "Les Miserables" with Working Title and Universal.

Les Miserables, which concerns Love and bravery in 19th century France during the revolutionary struggles, is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, with original text by Alain Boublil and additional material by James Fenton. It is adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird.

Les Miserables Tickets are now on sale. 

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