Who first played Eponine?
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Who first played Eponine?
I recently interviewed Frances Ruffelle, who originated the part of Eponine both in Les Miz’s first London production and on Broadway. She was one of only two of the British cast — the other was Jean Valjean himself, Colm Wilkinson — to be in both versions.
Who plays Eponine in Les Misérables Broadway?
Frances Ruffelle originated the role of the street urchin Eponine in the 1985 London production and reprised her performance in the original Broadway company.
Who else auditioned for Jean Valjean?
Alfie Boe auditioned for the role of Jean Valjean, having played the role for the 25th anniversary concert. He later claimed that his audition immediately preceded Hugh Jackman’s, whom he saw waiting outside for his turn.
Was Les Mis filmed in Diagon Alley?
Many movie fans will remember Diagon Alley, which made its first appearance in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The set where it was filmed was also used to transform into the barricade scene in the movie Les Misérables. How cool!
Who plays Eponine in Les Miserables West End?
Fantine. Carrie made her West End debut in the role of Young Eponine in Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre. She returned twelve years later to play the role of Eponine, making her the only British actor to have played both young and older versions of the character.
Who played Eponine in West End?
As of June 2020, she has over 652,500 subscribers. Fletcher played Éponine in Les Misérables in the West End until 13 February 2016 and later played Fantine in the musical’s revival at the Sondheim Theatre, which started on 18 December 2019….
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Who was in the original cast of Les Misérables in London?
Les Miserables West End Original Cast
- Roger Allam. Javert.
- Alun Armstrong. Thénardier. Chain Gang.
- Kerensa Baker. Innkeeper’s Wife. Whore. Other Drinker.
- Michael Ball. Chain Gang. Marius.
- Chris Beck. Sailor. Worker. Old Couple.
- Keith Burns. Labourer. Young Couple. Chain Gang.
- David Burt (i) Chain Gang. Enjolras.
- Rebecca Caine. Whore. Cosette.
Did Les Misérables use the Harry Potter set?
In the film, the set used for the barricade scene was the same as the set used for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001), just remodelled!
Did Sutton Foster play Eponine?
Sutton Foster was featured in the female ensemble and understudied the role of Eponine in the Broadway production of Les Miserables at the Imperial Theatre. She then went on the road with the National Tour and played the role of Eponine for audiences around North America.
When did Carrie Hope Fletcher play Eponine?
Her West End debut came in 2001 at the age of 7 as young Eponine in Les Miserables. Before she returned to the production in 2013 to play (grown-up) Eponine, she appeared in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Jemima Potts and Jane Banks in Mary Poppins.
Is Les Mis owned by Disney?
Les Misérables is a 2014 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures.
Did Les Misérables use Diagon Alley set?
