Les Misérables at NJPAC

[nathandetroit55]

Saw Les Misérables at NJPAC tonight.  I was so thrilled to finally see the show.  I know the soundtrack by heart, cause I have the live recording, and I also loved the novel, so it was just a thrill to see the show.

The scenery was incredible (scenery is totally my favorite aspect of theatre…that’s kinda odd).  The rotating stage was a

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[carrotcupcake]

:) i saw it on Broadway last Spring and i agree with just about everything you said. I'm guessing the cast was different because i loved the Thénardiers.
-marin-

[mahimahi]

I was SOO not happy with Eponine in this production...I loved Fantine though, and I definitely dug Enjolras, so at least we're in agreement there. The Thenardiers were definitely not the best that I've seen, either. Glad you liked it though!

[baalobsidian]

I'm almost glad the Thénardiers didn't mimic the original Broadway cast; I respect them for developing their own style. And the American accents throughout the entire play really bothered me.

[fool_intherain]

Enjolras is always my favourite, too.

[derangedmonkee]

NJPAC has a huge stage? Awesome, I'll be performing there next November ;)