From shop FrontStreetPress. So if in addition to overcoming an impoverished/imprisoned family, Javert is also black in a time of racism, that makes his belief system even more believable and understandable. My Les Miserables addiction began after watching the movie twice. XD LOLLL. As I said before, I like the idea of Norm Lewis playing Javert, but if you're arguing against the historically accurate point of view and that roles should be color-blind, does that mean a white woman could play Celie in The Color Purple? I agree...he will be amazing..and im sure I will enjoy the production. Lewis again reprised the role in The Muny, St. Louis production from July 15–21, 2013.[12][13]. So here's my idea of a Les Miserables dream cast in my perfect world for a musical, where one possesses the voice and presence to sing for a 5-digit audience size, not just in front of a camera. Erm, but, no? From Saint Maud to The Wicker Man here are some British horror movies that are certain to keep you looking over your shoulder for weeks to come. All of them are good, but Alfie's voice has a depth and richness that cannot be imitated. Ramin Karimloo is the best! Dream cast Valjean = Alfie Boe, 25th anniversary. If the talent argument is used, then have an asian american sing Joe in Showboat. There couldn't have been a better person for that role, especially when he passed the candle sticks to Hugh, symbolic of passing the baton. Most, if not all, of the people who post on this board love theater and probably performed at some point in their lives. Javert prides himself on being born in a jail to a poor family and on moving past that. That'll be a total dream come true for me if I ever get to hear Ramin perform live. Lewis has played Javert in the musical Les Misérables several times. I blog to share my love for makeup, how to apply it, and what works or what doesn’t work, all from an Asian perspective. See more ideas about Les miserables, Jean valjean, Les miserables costumes. At London's O2 Arena, he sang the role in the 25th anniversary concert of the show. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. [31] He succeeded Hugh Panaro and joined fellow returning cast member Sierra Boggess, who returned as Christine on the same date. I only understood this after watching the movie. Best Selling Blu-Ray and DVD Titles in 2013, First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb, The Tony Awards: History, Highlights and Backstage, Porgy and Bess, Audra McDonald & Norm Lewis, There's Still Hope for Dreams (A Phamaly Story), What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. Amazing how he does that. If I had watched the broadway musicals before the movie, I wouldn't have understood half of it. LOL. Coz Enjolras in both 10th and 25thare. Lol. Oops! And she's just standing there, without having to exert too much effort to let everyone know how painful it is to live her life - her voice alone sings it all. YAAASSSS BLACK PHANTOM -- fuckboy #2 Norm Lewis as Javert and Samantha Barks as Eponine is beautiful. He graduated in 1981 from Edgewater High School, Orlando. Les Miserables Javert Stars sticker FrontStreetPress. AND I AM GOING TO WATCH IT!! The roles in Les Miserables can be played by anyone who can sing regardless of race. Because in a show set in 1950s America, wouldn't race be as limiting as in 19th century France? Lewis portrayed Caiaphas in the live televised concert production of Jesus Christ Superstar on April 1, 2018, Easter Sunday. Norm Lewis has a voice like butter - rich, smooth, creamy....and very sexy too! [4] He worked at the Orlando Sentinel prior to his acting career.[5]. 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[16] His rendition of "Being Alive" was one of the evening's outstanding highlights. I cannot watch another Phantom without comparing him to Ramin. Nick is not a lousy singer, but in my humble opinion shouldn't have been cast for such a major role. If you can get your hands on 25th anniversary of POTO... it's really impossible to love another Phantom. At 02:48 the way she sings it when she knows her Cosette is in the safe hands of Valjean and she can die and says 'take my hand, the night grows ever colder'.... my tears are real. Russell Crowe did great in the acting department, however the musical fact remains that Javert should be sung by a rich baritone, and Russell was struggling musically throughout the movie. maybe not in america, but in France it's very possible. And your parole's begun And there's a bit of typo.. Jean Valjean, not Valijean , Anyway keep up the good work of blogging! The 3 other Valjeans are Colm Wilkinson, John Owen Jones, Simon Bowman. Williams. Javert wasn't written as a Black man, but the position couldve been a black man.