Alfie Boe to star as Jean Valjean

ALFIE BOE TO STAR AS ‘JEAN VALJEAN’ AND MATT LUCAS TO STAR AS ‘THÉNARDIER’
IN THE WEST END PRODUCTION OF “LES MISÉRABLES” AT THE QUEEN’S THEATRE FROM THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2011

Following their critically acclaimed performances in the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2, Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce that Alfie Boe will play ‘Jean Valjean’ and Matt Lucas will play ‘Thénardier’ in “LES MISÉRABLES” at the Queen’s Theatre from 23 June 2011. Alfie will play the role of ‘Jean Valjean’ until 26 November 2011 and Matt will play the role of ‘Thénardier’ until 10 September 2011.

Alfie Boe is one of the country’s leading tenors and best selling recording artists. His most recent top 10 album, “Bring Him Home”, is now certified “GOLD” with over 100,000 sales. Alfie shot to fame while starring in Baz Luhrmann’s “La Boheme” on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for his performance. His other credits include a nomination for a Classical Brit Award for his album “Onward” and a sell-out production of “The Merry Widow” at the London Coliseum. His recent opera engagements have included a return to the English National Opera to sing ‘Nadir’ in a new production of “The Pearl Fishers” and also his return to the Royal Opera House in Gounod’s“Roméo et Juliette”.

Matt Lucas is one of Britain’s most successful comic actors and writers. His TV credits include “Come Fly With Me” and the multi award-winning “Little Britain”, both for the BBC. His other credits include “Shooting Stars”, “Wind in the Willows” and most recently Tim Burton’s film of “Alice in Wonderland”.

Hadley Fraser will also join the cast on 23 June to play ‘Javert’. Hadley was also in the Anniversary Concert at the O2, where he played ‘Grantaire’. His other credits include “The Pirate Queen” on  Broadway and ‘Marius’ in “Les Misérables” at the Palace Theatre.

As well as celebrating it’s 25th Birthday in October last year, the legendary musical “LES MISÉRABLES” made theatrical history with an international first – three different productions in London at the same time. The Original Production at the Queen’s Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, the acclaimed New 25th Anniversary Production at the Barbican (where the show originally premiered) and the celebratory concert at The O2.
 
The magnificent score of “LES MISÉRABLES” includes the songs, “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Stars”, “Bring Him Home”, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, “One Day More”, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”, “Master Of The House” and many more.

“LES MISÉRABLES” originally opened in London at the Barbican Theatre on 8 October 1985, transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985 and moved to its current home at the Queen’s Theatre on 3 April 2004. When “LES MISÉRABLES” celebrated its 21st London birthday on 8 October 2006, it became the World’s Longest Running Musical, surpassing the record previously held by “Cats” in London’s West End. In January 2010, the West End production broke another record by celebrating its historic 10,000th performances.

Seen by nearly 60 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages, “LES MISÉRABLES” is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals ever written, with new productions continually opening around the globe, with seven more currently scheduled. There have been 36 cast recordings of “LES MISÉRABLES”, including the multi-platinum London cast recording, the Grammy Award-winning Broadway cast and complete symphonic albums and the recently released live recording of the New 25th Anniversary Production. The video of the 10th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall Gala Concert has sold millions of copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling musical videos ever in the UK. There are over 2,500 productions of the Les Misérables School’s Edition scheduled or being performed by over 125,000 school children in the UK, US and Australia, making it the most successful musical ever produced in schools. Cameron Mackintosh is currently developing a film of “LES MISÉRABLES” with Working Title and Universal.

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of “LES MISÉRABLES” is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel and additional material by James Fenton. The original London 1985 production of “LES MISÉRABLES” was adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird.
Alfie Boe Performance dates

Alfie Boe’s Performances as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at The Queens Theatre commence Thursday 23rd June and end on Saturday 26th November  2011
 
Alfie’s weekly performances will generally be: Tuesdays to Saturday’s including Saturday matinee’s. (He will not be playing Monday evenings or Wednesday matinee’s)
 
In addition, due to other commitments, he will not be performing in this role on the following dates:
Sat Aug 6th,
Sat Aug 20th,
Sat 10th Sept,
Sat 12th Nov,
Fri 18th Nov
As well as the two following inclusive periods: Tues 20th Sept – Sat 24th Sept and Tues 1st Nov – Sat 5th Nov
 
These dates are always subject to change but we believe these to be correct at this time.

24 Comments to “Alfie Boe to star as Jean Valjean”

• On February 23, 2011 at 6:34 pm jackie ward said:

  mad rush for tickets now! booked for july , can’t wait best of luck alfie hope to see you then.
  jacqueline ward.
• On February 23, 2011 at 7:42 pm Carole Zorzo said:

  I’d already booked for August…and am so excited that Alfie is due to perform on the night we are going…phew!!
• On February 23, 2011 at 10:04 pm Tiggerrific67 said:

  …rushing off to find the credit card!!!
  Great news Alfie…and I am sure you’ll have lots of fun performing with Mr Lucas too!
  With love xxx
• On February 25, 2011 at 5:29 pm chelleys said:

  Booked for Saturday 3rd September! SO EXCTED!!!! Can’t wait. Front row stalls!!!!!
• On February 26, 2011 at 1:13 pm Nicola said:

  am sooo excited for Les Miserables with Alfie!!!! going on the 30th July and am soo glad he is performing on that day
• On February 27, 2011 at 5:22 am Pamela Chaney said:

  You sing so beautiful, I look forward to be hearing more musical perfomances by you.
• On March 8, 2011 at 2:55 am Chuck Jones said:

  Two of us moved to tears hearing Alfie sing ‘Bring Him Home’ on US PBS last night. If we win the pools soon enough, we’re headed for the West End!
• On March 8, 2011 at 8:04 pm Catalina said:

  I truly looove your wonderful voice..I also love ” Les Miserables”
  it is my favorite play of all times..I’ve seen it many times and every time it touches my soul to the deepest of emotions. In those moments when being HUMAN is a privilege. Thanks!!
• On March 9, 2011 at 1:37 pm Monika said:

  Oh how I envy all of you who seen Alfie in Les Miz.
  I cried my heart out, I just loved it.
• On March 11, 2011 at 5:58 am Jean Hogue said:

  I watched Les Miserables for the first time this evening on PBS in MN. It was fantastic! My 22 yr old daughter caught part of it and is enthralled as well. We will be purchasing the DVD and envying all who will see it performed live! Thank you for a soul stirring night of emotional entertainment! Blessings on your future shows.
• On March 12, 2011 at 2:24 am Belinda Davenport said:

  Woow that was close. Speculatively booked for my birthday Tue 6th Sep and now dates are confirmed it looks like we will see Alfie. Fantastic
• On March 12, 2011 at 6:45 am Leigh Pond said:

  Saw Les Miserables abt 12-15 yrs ago in Salt Lake City, Utah. So loved it! I first read the book 18 years ago when it was required reading for my children in High School. Saw the 25th Anniversary production with Alfie Boe this week on PBS Idaho.
  He was wonderful! Will see him personally at BYU-I in Rexburg on the 16th of March. Can’t wait!!
• On March 12, 2011 at 1:15 pm kay richards said:

  Have the dvd of the 02 now bought the tickets, cannot wait for September I know it’s going to be a memorable night.
• On March 14, 2011 at 7:42 pm Clare said:

  Saw the O2 live feed, bought the DVD, bought the CD, saw the PBS broadcast and now have tickets to see you in London on the 28th June. Can’t wait!
• On March 15, 2011 at 4:08 am Helen Perryman said:

  I have never been so touched or have been drawn to tears until seeing “Les Miserables”. Alfie was unbelievabel. I have seen Les Mis onstage more than once but his perfomance on the PBS special just touched me like I have never been touched before. Thank you so much for giving me the pleasure of listening to such a beautiful voice.
• On March 16, 2011 at 8:57 am jo Schwartz said:

  I have seen Les Miserables before, but watching the 25th Anniv. was such a Treat!!! “Meeting” Alfie Boe, as Jean Valjean was – quite moving. What a talent you are Alfie! Thank you for doing what you do. If my stars align, my husband & I, will be at the Queens Theater in Nov to see Les Miz for my birthday!!! Wishing you the best of all good things!!!!
• On March 17, 2011 at 2:21 am Julie said:

  Booked for June 24th! Sooo excited
• On March 20, 2011 at 11:25 pm Emm@ said:

  Woo! I’m going on the 25th June a late Birthday prezzie from my parents, cannot wait, Alfie you are truely incredible x
• On March 29, 2011 at 12:28 am Patti B. said:

  Caught Alfie Boe on PBS in Les Mis. It was so moving that I picked up the phone and made a pledge. Now I’m going bonkers, trying to find the CD. My husband and I saw the original cast 25 years ago in London, on our first anniversary. Alfie now makes the show his own. Sing on, brother. You sure have the pipes! How about something for Christmas?
• On April 1, 2011 at 7:29 pm Heather said:

  OMG! I too watched Les Mis on PBS and I was blown away! I creid when I heard “Bring Him Home”… at work the next day I was sharing it with everybody! I ordered a DVD! Thank you for your passion!
• On April 15, 2011 at 3:23 pm jackie ward said:

  just got train tickets for alfie and les mis. tickets just released for booking. getting a little bit nearer,see you soon alfie.
• On May 22, 2011 at 8:29 pm beverly smith said:

  I see by the comments that many people like myself first became acquainted with you by watching Les Mis on PBS. I immediately needed to find as much of your work as I could. I absolutely love Onward and I am not a religious person. And, you beat all opera tenors as well. Your voice reminds me much of Giuseppe Di Stefano. When I say, “I love you” it is like saying that to one of my grandchildren. You are so talented and yet sincere. It shines through in your singing.
• On May 24, 2011 at 1:17 pm Kerry Holmes said:

  After watching you and Matt on Breakfast TV this morning I booked a ticket for the 23 June. It’s in the wings, but at least I’ll be there for your first night. Good luck, and all the very best for the entire run.
• On February 5, 2012 at 10:51 pm Lois Carter said:

  I saw Les Mis in Schenectady, NY and was so very moved by the storytelling with music and the staging. I sat in tears so many times throughout the show. (you might want the theatre to pass out tissues at the start of the performance. I have watched it several times on PBS and have read the book. I am getting tickets for Feb.2012 in Syracuse NY. I can’t wait. I love Alfie and the emotion he brought with his song. I will see this show everytime it is in driving distance. God bless you all for your gift you share with all of us.