Les Misérables cast announced for Belfast's SSE Arena shows
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Last updated 12th Feb 2024
The World Tour of Les Misérables Spectacular will open at the SSE Arena Belfast on 19th September 2024, where it will play until 28 September 2024.
Today it's just been announced that Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in Belfast, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65.
Tickets for the SSE Arena Belfast dates are on sale from ssearenabelfast.com
Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management, said today: "The spectacular world arena tour of the Les Misérables concert has been a dream of mine for many years.
"With Les Mis' 40th phenomenal year starting this October, there couldn't be a better time for it to happen.
"A dream concert deserves a dream cast and I couldn't be more thrilled to announce that the first UK leg of the tour, which opens in Belfast in September and is already more than two thirds sold out, will star Alfie Boe or Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean and Michael Ball or Bradley Jaden as Javert, heading a cast and orchestra of over 65.
"Many other favourite Les Misérables performers, chosen from all over the world, will be announced in a few weeks’ time.
Get to know some of the cast:
Alfie Boe
Multi-platinum selling recording artist, Alfie Boe OBE has established a reputation as one of the most powerful and prestigious UK born and bred voices. 'The Nations favourite tenor' also often referred to as 'West End and Broadway Royalty' has almost 3 decades of a whirlwind career under his belt so far.
He has played Jean Valjean in the West End and Broadway as well as celebrating the show. Alfie's spine-tingling rendition of 'Bring Him Home' continues to blow audiences away.
Michael Ball
Michael Ball is Britain's leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter.
For over 30 years he has been at the top of his game, starring in musical theatre productions in the West End and on Broadway, winning critical acclaim, a devoted following and awards for his stage work and recording career.
Bradley Jaden
Bradley Jaden recently received rave reviews for his performance in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre.
He also appeared as Raoul in Broadway Italia's brand new production of The Phantom of the Opera in Trieste and most notably as Javert in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre
Killian Donnelly
Killian Donnelly has just finished playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre, having previously played the role to critical acclaim in both the West End production and the sell-out UK and Ireland tour.
His other theatre credits include the role of 'The Phantom' in The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre, 'Charlie Price' in Kinky Boots on Broadway, and 'Huey' in the original London cast of Memphis at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
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