PhotosPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart ShattoBart Shatto, who was seen in the original Broadway production of Les Misérables, stars as Jean Valjean in the Surflight staging of the Tony Award-winning musical in Beach Haven, NJ. He shares some fun pics from backstage and around the scenic seaside town.
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart Shatto
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart Shatto
Bart Shatto, who was seen in the original Broadway production of Les Misérables, stars as Jean Valjean in the Surflight staging of the Tony Award-winning musical in Beach Haven, NJ. He shares some fun pics from backstage and around the scenic seaside town. Read the Playbill.com story.
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This is me - Bart Shatto, starring as Jean Valjean in the Surflight theatre's production of Les Miserables. I am here at Beach Haven (Long Beach Island). I am sitting here facing the bay side of the island.
Bart Shatto
Here's our adorable theatre that has been operating for over 60 years. It's in its 64th season and looking good!
Bart Shatto
Our poster greets visitors to L.B.I. (Long Beach Island). Located 25 miles north of Atlantic City - 18 miles in length and half a mile wide - it's like Manhattan but with surfing!
Bart Shatto
This is Elite Fitness (our neighborhood Gym) where men lift other men. Tom Demichele (pictured left) adds support
Bart Shatto
Prepping for the heavy lifting I do in the sewer scene, I am grocery shopping while doing my Marius Workout 2.0!
Working out with the Marius 2.0 (Nicholas Cox) is incredibly time efficient.
Bart Shatto
This is where the Marius Workout 2.0 gets a bit dicey!
Bart Shatto
Our musical director, Henco Espag will be conducting from the seats!
Bart Shatto
Heir director Norb Joerder and our PSM Michael Iannelli "tech it out in da house!"
Bart Shatto
Our amazing ensemble of actors enjoy a moment during tech rehearsal
Bart Shatto
Ali Gleason (Eponine) does her best Artful Dodger!
Bart Shatto
Jillian Gottlieb (Cosette) and Nicholas Cox (Maruis) make a perfect couple! A casting coup!
Bart Shatto
Jeff Sullivan (ensemble member) and I pose at the opening night party
Bart Shatto
Vincent Crocilla Jr. (Gavroche) and I at the opening party for "Les Mis" at Buckalews
Bart Shatto
Constantine Maroulis, myself, Todd Alan Johnson (Javert) and Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) strike our most "rad" Spinal Tap poses
Bart Shatto
I would love to take credit for this photo but i can't - it was shot by brilliant photographer, Chase Heilman. Playbill loved it and ran it on their site - Broadway at the beach, baby!
Bart Shatto
The handsome young men that make up Les Mis
Bart Shatto
The real talent behind Les Mis"- Dee Spencer wigs the entire cast all by her lonesome!
Bart Shatto
We call it "Mini-Mis!" It's small but packs a powerful punch. (A view from Stage Left wing)
Bart Shatto
Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) displays his Surflight pride with a tumbler - I'll tumble for ya!
Bart Shatto
Beth Miller (from our ensemble) poses in her whore hat - this girl is the next Sutton Foster - watch out for her!
Bart Shatto
Backstage comments are shared by all!
Bart Shatto
One of my favorite restaurants at Beach Haven is called Buckalews. My wife, Amy and friends Ken and Nicole agree
Bart Shatto
Entertainers from Showplace Ice Cream parlor (Ryan Dubinin and Chris Bratek) - it's been around for over 30 years
Bart Shatto
Me and Maddox Skigen (Gavroche) hang out at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor
Bart Shatto
Branded for Battle! 24601! They call me "Ginger Jackman"
Bart Shatto
Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got!
Bart Shatto
Yvonne Strumecki (Madame Thenardier) prepares for her moment
Bart Shatto
This dress is can accommodate one Valjean -possibly two! Yvonne Strumecki (Madame T) provides the room
Bart Shatto
I met this young man, Robert Rozzi at a summer program called "Challenger." It brings music, singing and dancing to special needs kids. Robert is huge Les Mis fan. We talk everyday. He finally sees his favorite show. Robert's father proudly smiles.
Bart Shatto
My cousin (who I haven't seen in 40 years) shows up at a matinee!
Bart Shatto
My friend, Michelle visits from Chicago and we have an amazing dinner at Bistro 14 - several minutes from Surflight theatre. Their flounder (pan-fried) is incredible!
Bart Shatto
My friend from Chicago, Michelle and I enjoy the famous Showplace Ice Cream Parlor (adjacent to the Surflight theatre). Ice cream concoctions are named after famous musicals. I ordered a "Music Man" because I like chocolate and peanut butter.
Bart Shatto
I get a lift from my beautiful female ensemble.
Bart Shatto
I have a "Marius" on my back! Nicholas Cox shows his best side! That workout paid off.
Bart Shatto
I don't need no stinkin' gym!
Bart Shatto
Will you join in our crusade? And then go surfing afterwards?
Bart Shatto, who was seen in the original Broadway production of Les Misérables, stars as Jean Valjean in the Surflight staging of the Tony Award-winning musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Performances began July 31, prior to an official opening Aug. 1, in Beach Haven, NJ. The show has extended to Aug. 31.
Directed by Norb Joerder, the production also features Todd Alan Johnson as Javert. Johnson played the role of Javert in the national tour and in Toronto, opposite the original Jean Valjean, Colm Wilkinson. The cast also includes Kelly McCormick (Fantine), Ali Gleason (Eponine), Nicholas Cox (Marius), Jillian Gottlieb (Cosette), Jamiesson O'Brien (Young Cosette), Nadia Jewel (Young Cosette), Maddox Elliot Skigen (Gavroche), Vincent Crocilla (Gavroche), Gabriella Marinich (Young Eponine), Kelly Briggs (Thernadier), Yvonne Strumecki (Madame Thernadier), Scott Sowinski (Enjolras), Sarah Beling, Mark Blowers, Rory Connolly, Tom DeMichele, Amanda Fannon, Matthew Greenberg, Tommy Joscelyn, T.J. Larke, Amelia Millar, Elizabeth Miller, Peter Kane, Ryan P.J. Mulholland, Sarah Joy Kane and Jeff Sullivan.
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Misérables, according to Surflight, "is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit." The score includes "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" and "Master Of The House," among others.
Other members of the creative team include Henco Espag (musical director), Stephen Cowles (sets), Anna Hillbery (costumes), Benjamin Weill (lighting), A&L Sound Partners (sound) and Michael J. Iannelli (production stage manager).
Les Miz has been seen by nearly 65 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages. A Broadway revival at the Imperial Theatre is scheduled for March 2014.
Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of executive director Ken Myers, is located at 201 Engleside Avenue in Beach Haven, NJ. For more information and tickets, call (609) 492-9477 or visit Surflight.org.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.
