Latest Les Miserables News
‘Les Miserables’ Broadway Star, Kyle Jean-baptiste, Dies Aged 21
Broadway star Kyle Jean-Baptiste has died at the age of 21. Baptiste made history in July of this year by becoming the first African-American to be cast as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. He was...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 August 2015
Audiences Of 'Les Miserables' & 'Curious Incident' Evacuated From Two London Theatres After Power Cut
Audiences in two London theatres had to be evacuated on Saturday (3rd January) after the theatres suffered a power cut.A few pics of today! Keeping each other warm, thanks @MissSaigonUK for the hospitality ?? pic.twitter.com/jsvkRxwBwO—...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 January 2015
Keira Knightley Wants To Apologise To Anne Hathaway For Fan Snub After Identity Mix-up
Keira Knightley feels she owes Anne Hathaway an apology after she was "rude" to a fan who mistook the British actress for the Les Miserables star.The Pirates of the Caribbean beauty was spotted at an...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2014
Les Miserables Duo Re-teams For The Danish Girl
Les Miserables director Tom Hooper is re-teaming with the film's star Eddie Redmayne for the big screen adaptation of novel, The Danish Girl.Following the success of the hit 2012 film version of the beloved musical,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 April 2014
Amanda Seyfried Joins Pan Cast
Actress Amanda Seyfried is to reteam with her Les Miserables castmate Hugh Jackman in director Joe Wright's upcoming Peter Pan prequel.The Mamma Mia! star will portray Mary in the live-action film, which features Jackman as...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 April 2014
Mackintosh's 'Les Miserables' Arrives On Broadway, But What's The Verdict?
Cameron Mackintosh's Les Miserables, which first opened at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in 2010, has made the transition to Broadway and is destined to become one of the biggest shows of the year -...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 March 2014
Eddie Redmayne And Felicity Jones Join Bafta Jury
Les Miserables star Eddie Redmayne and actress Felicity Jones have joined a new Bafta jury in search of emerging British talent in film, television and gaming.The actors will help consider nominations for the first Bafta...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2013
Iron Man Makes Downey Highest-paid Actor
Landing the role of Iron Man has turned out to be as lucrative for Robert Downey Jr. as winning a national lottery. According to Forbes magazine, Downey became the highest-paid actor over the past 12...
By Lew Irwin on 17 July 2013
Samantha Barks Finds Love With Male Model David Gandy
Les Miserables star Samantha Barks is dating top male model David Gandy, according to a U.K. report.The singer/actress split from Welsh Tv presenter Matt Johnson earlier this year (13) and has since moved on with...
By WENN on 03 June 2013
Hugh Jackman's Workout Interrupted By 'Electric Razor' Stalker
Hugh Jackman's workout at a New York gym didn't exactly go to plan on Saturday (April 13, 2013). Sure the 'Wolverine' star got in his weight training, but he was also chased by a crazed...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 April 2013
Colm Wilkinson: 'There's Another Two Hours Of Les Mis Footage'
Thespian Colm Wilkinson has given fans of movie musical Les Miserables a thrill by revealing there's up to two hours of footage that didn't make the film, including a powerful scene between himself and Hugh...
By WENN on 05 April 2013
Samantha Barks Dating British Tv Host - Report
Les Miserables star Samantha Barks has been secretly dating a British Tv host, it has emerged following false reports linking her to Russell Crowe.The singer/actress was rumoured to be seeing the Gladiator hunk after they...
By WENN on 05 March 2013
Susan Boyle To Make Film Debut
Singer Susan Boyle will make her film debut alongside Les Miserables star Samantha Barks in an upcoming holiday movie.The Scot, who found fame as a contestant on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, is currently shooting...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Oscars 2013 – Les Miserables Cast Sang For Their Roles In The Film
Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe are all well-respected actors, who’ve carved out hugely successful careers. But that didn’t mean they got a free pass into Les Miserables – no – they had to audition,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2013
Who Needs The Movie? 'Les Miserables' Returning To Broadway In 2014
A new stage version of classic musical Les Miserables will open on Broadway in March 2014, capitalizing on the monumental success of the Oscar nominated movie, starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. Producer Cameron Mackintosh...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2013
Hugh Jackman Rumours Denied By Jackman And His X-men Producer
With all these Hugh Jackman rumors flying about (and they have been for years) Jackman himself has decided to speak out in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. But he doesn't relay the toll...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 February 2013
Hugh Jackman Had To Dash To Audition After Thief Stole Wheels Off His Bike
Actor Hugh Jackman was forced to run to his audition for Les Miserables after a thief stole the wheels off his bicycle in New York City.The Oscar nominee peddled to his singing teacher Joan Lader's...
By WENN on 05 February 2013
A Week In Music - Justin Timberlake Makes A Smooth Return, Les Miserables Soundtrack Baffles Reviewer, A$ap Rocky Leaves Bad Taste In The Mouth
Videos of the Week... Flanked with a letter to the fans, Justin Timberlake’s new song, ‘Suit & Tie’ featuring Jay-Z has the former ‘N Sync star bring sexy back once more. The “open letter to...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 21 January 2013
Zero Dark Thirty Jumps 16 Places To Take The Us Box Office Charts
A quiet week saw the Oscar nominated Zero Dark Thirty jump a staggering 16 places to take the number 1 slot in the U.S Box office charts, while Ganster Squad enjoyed a tame opening.A measly...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2013
The Golden Globes 2013: Who Were The Winners And Losers?
Ben Affleck got his redemption at the Golden Globes last night (January 13)Though the Oscars is undoubtedly the big one, there’s traditionally been a lot of love for the Golden Globes among the Hollywood fraternity,...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2013
Eddie Redmayne Struggles With Style Due To Colour Blindness
Les Miserables star Eddie Redmayne relies on his girlfriend to help him pick stylish outfits because he is colour blind.The British actor, who plays Marius in hit movie musical Les Miserables, has been hailed as...
By WENN on 13 January 2013
Skyfall Oscars Snub In Best Picture Nominations
Skyfall has missed out on an Oscar nomination for Best Picture as the likes of Lincoln, Argo and Les Miserables all as expected were included in the shortlist. The news will come as a bitter...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2013
Anne Hathaway Tears Up Over Hooker Role
Anne Hathaway choked back tears during an interview on British Tv on Wednesday (09Jan13) as she recalled the trauma of playing a prostitute in the new movie adaptation of Les Miserables.The actress takes the role...
By WENN on 09 January 2013
Out Now: Us Album Releases - Les Miserables Ost Destined For Chart Success, Christian Rocker Chris Tomlin Evolves With New Album, Can Dropkick Murphys Improve Chart Record?
The movie might be looking like a shoo-in for several Oscars nods, but what will music fans think of Les Miserables’ soundtrack? It’s been the subject of debate, thus far, with the former American Idol...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2013
Susan Boyle Inspired Anne Hathaway's Les Miserables Song
Anne Hathaway feels a special connection to Susan Boyle after taking on the star's signature song I Dreamed A Dream in the new movie version of Les Miserables.The Scottish singer shot to fame on Tv...
By WENN on 07 January 2013
Russell Crowe Defends Les Miserables After Adam Lambert's Rant
Russell Crowe has defended his new movie Les Miserables after Adam Lambert slammed the film's all-star cast for "pretending to be singers", insisting director Tom Hooper wanted the musical scenes to be "raw and real".The...
By WENN on 02 January 2013
Adam Lambert: 'Les Miserables Suffers Due To Bad Singing'
Adam Lambert has slammed Tom Hooper's new movie musical Les Miserables, insisting the film "suffered massively" due to its all-star cast "pretending to be singers".The former American Idol star, who began his career in musical...
By WENN on 31 December 2012
Les Miserables Lyricist Thrilled By Susan Boyle's Dream
Les Miserables lyricist Alan Boublil was so stunned by Susan Boyle's success after she covered his song I Dreamed A Dream on Tv talent show Britain's Got Talent he sent her a heartfelt letter, which...
By WENN on 31 December 2012
Anne Hathaway's Mum Gives Actress Rave Review As Fantine
Anne Hathaway's actress mum has heaped praise on her daughter's portrayal of a desperate prostitute in Les Miserables after playing the role onstage in a touring production of the epic musical.Kate Hathaway insists her stage...
By WENN on 31 December 2012
The Hobbit Heads Into 2013 As America's Top Film
Lord Of The Rings prequel The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will ring in 2013 as America's top film after beating Django Unchained and Les Miserables to number one at the year-end box office.Peter Jackson's fantasy...
By WENN on 30 December 2012
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