Hugh Jackman made 'Song Sung Blue' as a 'love letter' to Neil Diamond

Hugh Jackman talks falling for Neil Diamond, his music and the real-life story behind "Song Sung Blue." "This is a love ...

Analyzing the Oscar acting races: Who's back, who's new, who's rising

When handicapping the Oscars, pundits scrutinize all kinds of statistics - such as previous nominations, how the contenders are perceived and the type of role they play - for clues. So we couldn't ...
TribLIVE.com

'Les Misérables' is an epic tale of revolution at the Benedum Center

Other than “Wicked” (at the moment) and a handful of others, “Les Misérables” has to be one of the most well-known musicals in the modern canon. It’s the longest-running musical in the history of ...
KCCI Des Moines

'Les Misérables' returns to Des Moines Civic Center

THREE ARRESTS. RIGHT NOW, AN ICONIC BROADWAY SHOW IS BACK AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER. LES MISÉRABLES HAD ITS OPENING NIGHT LAST NIGHT. THE SHOW TELLS A TIMELESS STORY ABOUT REDEMPTION. OFFICIALS ...
Star Tribune

Review: Broadway’s ‘Les Misérables’ finds new colors in its record 16th return to Minnesota

It hasn’t gotten old. The record 16th return of the national tour of “Les Misérables,” Claude-Michel Schönberg’s and Alain Boublil’s musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, stirs all the feelings ...
Los Angeles Times

The ‘Les Miz’ you haven’t seen: Behind the curtain on opening night at the Pantages

Opening night at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre marks 40 years since “Les Misérables” premiered in London, making it the West End’s longest-running musical. The touring production travels with 11 ...
The New York Times

‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit

Critics initially panned it, but public love for the musical with songs like “One Day More” and “On My Own” has kept it going strong for four decades — and counting. By Alex Marshall Reporting from ...
WhatsOnStage

Stage by Stage: How Les Misérables came to be

One day more, and another, and another! Legendary stage show Les Misérables is celebrating its 40th anniversary in London this month, with plenty of festivities. For years, it has been the ...
WBUR

‘Les Misérables’ is 40 this year — and I’ve never loved it more

I have seen the musical "Les Misérables" 14 times. Since I was a teenager, I’ve jumped at any opportunity to watch Jean Valjean break parole, Fantine dream a dream and Javert swear by the stars. So ...
BroadwayWorld

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Orpheum Theatre

Les Miserables stormed into the Orpheum Theatre this week, electrifying the audience and keeping them on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Brought to life by a heart-stirring, ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Review: Strong voices lift the reliably good ‘Les Misérables’ tour

Two years ago this month, the “Les Misérables” national tour visited the San Diego Civic Theatre for a sold-out, two-week run. Now it’s back for a six-day run that ends Sunday, and for those who saw ...