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Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert with Nick Jonas, Lea Salonga, et al. to Receive November 17 Broadcast in U.S.

A one-night-only broadcast of the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables, recently offered at London’s O2 arena, will be seen in over 500 theaters around the United States on November 17 at 7:30pm local time. In addition to the concert, the broadcasts will include a special performance from teen sensation Nick Jonas.

The principal company for the performances at the O2, which were offered on October 3, featured Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Nick Jonas (Marius), Norm Lewis (Javert), Matt Lucas (Thenardier), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thenardier), Camilla Kerslake (Cosette), Ramin Karimloo (Enjolras), and Samantha Barks (Eponine).

The concert also featured a company of 300 which was comprised of members of the casts of the production currently running at the Queen’s Theatre and the New 25th Anniversary Production which is touring the U.K., as well as members from the original 1985 London cast.

The creative team included Andreane Neofitou (original costumes), Christine Rowland (additional costumes), Patrick Woodroffe and Paule Constable (lighting design) and Mick Potter (sound design).

For more information on the screenings and to find a theater airing the broadcast, click here.