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The 10th anniversary concert video of the international musical sensation Les Misérables might be the best thing to appease fans until a full-fledged movie comes along. Or it might be even better...( read more  read more... ), as feature films are often subject to extramusical casting considerations and this 1995 dream cast is superb. Reprising their roles from the original London company are Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), Michael Ball (Marius), and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier). From Broadway come Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine), and Michael Maguire (Enjolras); from a later London production comes Ruthie Henshall (Fantine); and from Australia comes Philip Quast (Javert).

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's score vividly captures the passion of Victor Hugo's epic tale of pre-Revolutionary France, combining tear-jerking ballads ("I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home") and rousing anthems ("Do You Hear the People Sing"). The format of this concert is closer to that of a dramatic cantata rather than a fully staged production; the singers stand at their microphone stands with an orchestra and chorus behind them, but they do wear costumes and participate in some movement. At certain points such as the climax of the barricade scene, the video switches to action from a stage production. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra sounds great, and it can be thrilling when 200 choristers (dressed in logo T-shirts) rise to their feet for a full-company number such as "One Day More." Also, subtitles provide date and scene information and help move the story along.

The 147-minute video contains footage not seen when Les Mis was a PBS pledge-drive staple, most notably the encore in which a progression of 17 actors who have played Valjean around the world share "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Each sings a line in his native language, a testament to the enduring power of this show to audiences everywhere. --David Horiuchi

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  • Emzi07
    April 12, 2007
    Emzi07
    The show was great, cast couldnt be more perfect especially Lea Salonga as Eponine, Micheal Ball as Marius and Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean.
  • Emzi07
    December 28, 2006
    Emzi07
    neva seen they show but i loved lea salonga in miss saigon and she is playin my fav character from the book Eponine so i am sure i will love it. LOve the song on my own by the by!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • GhostlyPhantomess
    November 29, 2006
    GhostlyPhantomess
    Got to say that Colm Wilkinson has the voice of an angel. His voice is perfect for the role of Jean Valjean. Michael Ball also is great for Marius.
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