Ever since I saw the 2012 movie version of this musical set in the 1800s I have wanted to see it live. So, I decided it was a show I must see before I leave London.
I am so glad I did! The show featured a new cast that just started this week and I think they did a fabulous job! The only thing that threw me was that I pictured Cosette with blonde hair (especially since the movie featured Amanda Seyfried's luscious blonde locks) so when this actress had brown hair I wasn't prepared!
I did find that when watching the film I was able to follow the storyline a bit better than when watching it at a live theatre. However, the music sounded excellent in both. Of course I still cried when I heard "I Dreamed a Dream" tonight, as I shed a tear or two anytime I really listen to that song.
I definitely recommend this musical to anyone, whether you have seen the movie or not. For those of you at home in Canada, I just happen to have read today that Les Mis is returning to Toronto in September! I suggest you purchase tickets because the show is well worth it!
Outside of the Queen's Theatre on Shaftesbury Ave.
It's hard to compare the two version as both are amazing in their own right!
A musical that has stood the test of time, that's for sure!
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