Les Miserables staged concert with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe: CINEMA DATES announced

Do you hear the people sing? Theatres across the world have been ringing for many years with the famous songs from one of the most popular musicals of all times. Hugh Jackman’s smash hit movie adaptation thrilled fans, but now you can sit back and enjoy the current West End show in all its glory in cinemas across the UK.

For one night only, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular sell-out staged concert version of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables – The Staged Concert will be broadcast live in cinemas across the UK, Ireland and the United States.

The special broadcast will take place on Monday, December 2, beamed from the Gielgud Theatre in London’s famous West End. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

Legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh, who first brought the show to the UK, had a special message for fans.

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Cameron Mackintosh said: “The extraordinary sell-out success and response to our spectacular new theatrical concert staging of Les Misérables has been phenomenal.

“We are thrilled to add one final extra performance on 2 December which will be streamed LIVE to cinema audiences around the UK, Ireland and the US.

“Starring our entirely brilliant London cast headed by Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas, our 16-week limited season at the Gielgud sold out in a few days. 

“Now you can storm the barricades to ensure you catch this thrilling live performance direct from the West End in a cinema near you.”

“For the masses of disappointed fans who couldn’t get to see this amazing concert in London this live event will be a unique shared experience of thrilling drama, glorious music and sensational singing performed by an amazing all-star cast and orchestra of over 65 – the like of which you will have never seen before.  

“If you have ever Dreamed a Dream – this is it!”

Michael Ball, of course, has a special place in the legendary show’s history.

The British star played leading man Marius in the original 1985 London production.

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Ten years later he returned for the Tenth Anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

This time around he has swapped sides across the barricades and is playing embittered police inspector Javert.

He is joined by his long-time friend and singing partner Alfie Boe, who plays the heroic Jean Valjean.

Ball and Boe have topped the charts with their first two albums, with a third, Back Together, out now.

Les Misérables – The Staged Concert is live in cinemas on December 2:  book tickets here www.lesmisconcert.com

source: express.co.uk