What is a musical written by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil?
Les Misérables
In collaboration with Alain Boublil he is the book co-writer and the composer of La Révolution Française, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen.
Who wrote the original music for Les Misérables?
Claude-Michel Schönberg
John Cameron
Les Misérables/Composers
What style of music is Les Misérables?
pop opera
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards.
Why was Les Misérables turned into a musical?
French songwriter, Alain Boublil, had the inspiration to adapt Hugo’s novel into a musical while at a performance of the musical, Oliver!, in London. When the Artful Dodger appeared on stage, the idea of Gavroche narrating the story of Les Misérables came to mind.
Who are Les Miserables’ Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg?
Les Miserables may be Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg’s most famous offering, but with Cameron Mackintosh’s eagerly anticipated new production of Miss Saigon opening this summer at London’s Prince Edward Theatre, there is a renewed interest in their work. We reflect back over the pair’s high profile and lesser known back catalogue.
How many people have seen Les Miserables?
Les Miserables has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide, grossing over £1.4billion at the box office. To date the London production is the longest running musical in the world where it continues to play at the Queen’s Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue.
When was Les Miserables first performed in the UK?
Les Miserables opened in Paris in 1980, but it took a further five years for the English language production to open, first at the Barbican Theatre in London then at the Palace Theatre on December 4 1985.
How is Miss Saigon similar to Les Mis?
In a similar style to Les Mis, Miss Saigon is completely sung through, using a dramatic score to absorb the audience in the harrowing world of wartime Saigon. The production was directed by Nicholas Hytner (current Artistic Director of the National Theatre) and featured designs by John Napier.