Anyone approaching a new production of such an iconic and well-loved favourite as Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables is likely to do so with some trepidation. Puzzling over how to give the show and its fans the best 25th Anniversary present, Cameron Mackintosh decided on a completely new staging, as if it were … Read moreJanuary 2010: Les Misérables – 25th Anniversary Production Review
The Japanese première of The Pirate Queen played between 28 November and the 25 December 2009 at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo before transferring to the Umeda Arts Theatre, Osaka from 1 January to 11 January 2010. It was produced by the renowned theatre company Toho. Western musicals are immensely popular in Japan, especially those … Read moreJanuary 2010: The Pirate Queen in Japan – Review
The first Japanese production of The Pirate Queen opened at the Imperial theatre in Tokyo on 28 November. This performance was attended by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and received a long standing ovation from the audience. It was an excellent production by Toho and I was fortunate to be there to enjoy it. For … Read moreDecember 2009: The Pirate Queen Opens in Japan
Later this year Les Misérables will enter its 25th year in the West End and in order to celebrate this record-breaking achievement Cameron Mackintosh is presenting a new production of the show, which will begin a major international tour at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on 11 December. Cameron Mackintosh: To celebrate 25 years of … Read moreAugust 2009: Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Plans & The Pirate Queen Goes To Tokyo
Marguerite opened at Tokyo’s Akasaka Act Theater on February 10. It will play there until February 19, then at Osaka’s Umeda Arts Theater from February 25 to March 5, and then at Tokyo’s Nissay Theater from March 12 to 29. Miss Saigon is currently playing at the Hakataza Theatre in Fukuoka until March 25. … Read moreFebruary 2009: Boublil and Schönberg Shows in Japan and Simon Bowman’s New Album
The original London cast recording of Marguerite was released in July on the First Night Records label. The 26 track CD includes the wonderful songs: Jazz Time, China Doll, The Face I See, Time Was When, Intoxication and How Did I Get To Where I Am? This CD is highly recommended and if you can’t … Read moreJuly 2008: Marguerite – London Cast Recording
Marguerite opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London on 20 May 2008 for a limited run ending on 1 November 2008 as the finale of Jonathan Kent’s Haymarket Launch Season. The project had been in development for over six years with Michel Legrand writing the music, Alain, Claude-Michel and Jonathan Kent working on the … Read moreJuly 2008: Marguerite – London Production Interviews, Synopsis and Reviews
Marguerite opened on May 20 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to an enthusiastic response from an audience who clearly appreciated at last having a brand new, gutsy musical with a compelling storyline, beautiful and heartbreaking melodies, a spectacular set and outstanding performances. The critical response was, on the whole, very good … Read moreMay 2008: Marguerite Opens In London
Marguerite is the World Première of a collaboration between Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Michel Legrand, Herbert Kretzmer and Jonathan Kent. It is the finale of the inaugural season of the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. Performances begin at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London on May 7, with the official opening night on May 20, and … Read moreMarch 2008: Marguerite – A New Musical
A brand new production of Martin Guerre opened at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury on July, 11 2007 with the official opening night on July 16. It was a sell-out and ran to high critical acclaim for its allotted 8 weeks until September 1. It was directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, and it … Read moreJuly 2007: Martin Guerre at the Watermill – Review, Cast and Interview With Craig Revel Horwood