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Playbill Universe The Verdict: Critics Review Les Misérables Broadway Revival The reimagined revival of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables, featuring fresh scenic and narrative elements as well as new orchestrations, officially opened on Broadway March 23 at the Imperial Theatre.
By Playbill Staff
March 24, 2014
Ramin Karimloo in Les Misérables Photo by Matthew Murphy

West End actor Ramin Karimloo (Toronto's Les Miz, The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies) makes his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in a cast that also features Tony Award nominee Will Swenson (Hair, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Little Miss Sunshine) as Javert, West End and Broadway actress Caissie Levy (Ghost, Hair, Murder Ballad) as Fantine, Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon; Fetch Clay, Make Man) as Eponine, Andy Mientus (Broadway debut, Spring Awakening national tour, "Smash," Off-Broadway's Carrie) as Marius, Samantha Hill (The Phantom of the Opera), Kyle Scatliffe (West End production of The Scottsboro Boys, Broadway debut) as Enjolras, Canadian actor Cliff Saunders (The 39 Steps, Toronto's Les Miz) as Thenardier and Tony Award nominee Keala Settle (Hands on a Hardbody) as Madame Thenardier.

The critics have filed their reviews and Playbill.com has collected them for our readers. Playbill.com will continue to update our list as the reviews come in.

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PHOTO SPECIAL: "We Meet Again..." Get to Know the Stars of Broadway's Upcoming Les Miz

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PHOTO SPECIAL: "We Meet Again..." Get to Know the Stars of Broadway's Upcoming Les Miz

<b>JEAN VALJEAN<br><br>Ramin Karimloo</b>

PHOTO SPECIAL: "We Meet Again..." Get to Know the Stars of Broadway's Upcoming Les Miz

The 2014 Broadway return of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables is currently in tech. Get to know the company of familiar faces and newcomers who will soon be storming the barricades.

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<b>JEAN VALJEAN<br><br>Ramin Karimloo</b>
JEAN VALJEAN

Ramin Karimloo
Karimloo played Raoul in the West End <i>Phantom of the Opera</i>
Karimloo played Raoul in the West End Phantom of the Opera
Karimloo played Chris in a 2005 UK tour of <i>Miss Saigon</i>
Karimloo played Chris in a 2005 UK tour of Miss Saigon
Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess
Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess
Karimloo starred as the Phantom in London's 25th Anniversary concert staging of the show
Karimloo starred as the Phantom in London's 25th Anniversary concert staging of the show
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Karimloo played Enjolras in London's <i>Les Miz</i> 25th Anniversary concert
Karimloo played Enjolras in London's Les Miz 25th Anniversary concert
Karimloo joined Sierra Boggess, Hugh Panaro and company onstage for a special encore at <i>Phantom</i>'s 25th Anniversary Broadway performance
Karimloo joined Sierra Boggess, Hugh Panaro and company onstage for a special encore at Phantom's 25th Anniversary Broadway performance
Ramin Karimloo in the recent Toronto production
Ramin Karimloo in the recent Toronto production
<b>JAVERT<br><br>Will Swenson</b>
JAVERT

Will Swenson
Will Swenson (center) and the cast
Will Swenson (center) and the cast
Will Swenson
Will Swenson
Swenson was an original cast member in Off-Broadway's new rock musical <i>Murder Ballad</i>
Swenson was an original cast member in Off-Broadway's new rock musical Murder Ballad
David Pittu and Will Swenson
David Pittu and Will Swenson
Stephanie J. Block and Will Swenson with Rory O'Malley, Hannah Rose Nordberg, Logan Rowland and David Rasche
Stephanie J. Block and Will Swenson with Rory O'Malley, Hannah Rose Nordberg, Logan Rowland and David Rasche
<b>FANTINE<br><br>Caissie Levy</b>
FANTINE

Caissie Levy
Canadian-born Levy made her Broadway debut as Penny in <i>Hairspray</i>
Canadian-born Levy made her Broadway debut as Penny in Hairspray
Levy starred as Elphaba in the Los Angeles sit-down production of <i>Wicked</i>
Levy starred as Elphaba in the Los Angeles sit-down production of Wicked
Sasha Allen (center) and the cast
Sasha Allen (center) and the cast
Levy starred in the London and Broadway productions of <i>Ghost The Musical</i>
Levy starred in the London and Broadway productions of Ghost The Musical
Caissie Levy and Will Swenson
Caissie Levy and Will Swenson
<b>EPONINE<br><br>Nikki M. James</b>
EPONINE

Nikki M. James
James originated the role of Lorraine in Broadway's <i>All Shook Up</i>
James originated the role of Lorraine in Broadway's All Shook Up
James starred as Dorothy in the 2006 La Jolla Playhouse production of <i>The Wiz</i>
James starred as Dorothy in the 2006 La Jolla Playhouse production of The Wiz
James took a classical turn in <I>Caesar and Cleopatra</I> opposite Christopher Plummer at the Stratford Festival, 2008
James took a classical turn in Caesar and Cleopatra opposite Christopher Plummer at the Stratford Festival, 2008
James won a Tony Award for her performance in <i>The Book of Mormon</i>
James won a Tony Award for her performance in The Book of Mormon
Ray Fisher and Nikki M. James
Ray Fisher and Nikki M. James
<b>MARIUS<br><br>Andy Mientus</b>
MARIUS

Andy Mientus
Mientus played Hanschen in the national touring production of <i>Spring Awakening</i>
Mientus played Hanschen in the national touring production of Spring Awakening
Andy Mientus and Fabio Monteiro
Andy Mientus and Fabio Monteiro
Mientus was featured in MCC Theater's newly-revised mounting of <i>Carrie</i>
Mientus was featured in MCC Theater's newly-revised mounting of Carrie
Christian Borle and Andy Mientus
Christian Borle and Andy Mientus
<b>COSETTE<br><br>Samantha Hill</b>
COSETTE

Samantha Hill
Hill starred as Wendla in <i>Spring Awakening</i> at Winnipeg Studio Theatre
Hill starred as Wendla in Spring Awakening at Winnipeg Studio Theatre
Hill starred as Clara in Vancouver and Winnipeg productions of <i>The Light in the Piazza</i>
Hill starred as Clara in Vancouver and Winnipeg productions of The Light in the Piazza
Hill appeared in <i>August: Osage County</i> at Manitoba Theatre Centre
Hill appeared in August: Osage County at Manitoba Theatre Centre
Hill starred as Christine in the Broadway production of <i>Phantom of the Opera</i>
Hill starred as Christine in the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera
Hill with Hugh Panaro in <i>Phantom of the Opera</i>
Hill with Hugh Panaro in Phantom of the Opera
Hill played Cosette in the recent Toronto production of <i>Les Miz</i>
Hill played Cosette in the recent Toronto production of Les Miz
<b>THENARDIER<br><br>Cliff Saunders</b>
THENARDIER

Cliff Saunders
Arnie Burton, Cliff Saunders and Charles Edwards
Arnie Burton, Cliff Saunders and Charles Edwards
Cliff Saunders in the recent Toronto production
Cliff Saunders in the recent Toronto production
<b>MADAME THENARDIER<br><br>Keala Settle</b>
MADAME THENARDIER

Keala Settle
Hawaii native Settle as Bloody Mary in the national tour of <i>South Pacific</i>
Hawaii native Settle as Bloody Mary in the national tour of South Pacific
Settle made her Broadway debut in <i>Priscilla Queen of the Desert</i>
Settle made her Broadway debut in Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Settle earned a 2013 Tony nomination for her spirited performance in <i>Hands on a Hardbody</i>
Settle earned a 2013 Tony nomination for her spirited performance in Hands on a Hardbody
Settle was featured in the Encores! one-night-only concert presentation of <i>Violet</i>
Settle was featured in the Encores! one-night-only concert presentation of Violet
<b>ENJOLRAS<br><br>Kyle Scatliffe</b>
ENJOLRAS

Kyle Scatliffe
Scatliffe played Jud Fry in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of <i>Oklahoma!</i>
Scatliffe played Jud Fry in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Oklahoma!
Scatliffe starred as Coalhouse in <i>Ragtime</i> at the ZACH Theatre in Austin, TX
Scatliffe starred as Coalhouse in Ragtime at the ZACH Theatre in Austin, TX
Kyle Scatliffe (front) and cast
Kyle Scatliffe (front) and cast
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