Has there ever been a black Jean Valjean?

Kyle Jean-Baptiste (December 3, 1993 – August 29, 2015) was an American actor. He was the youngest, as well as the first black actor, to play the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway.

Who was the youngest actor on Broadway?

Raised in Topeka, Kansas, Kready made his Broadway debut in the 2006 revival of Les Misérables in the role of Babet/Understudy Jean Valjean, and had the distinction of being the youngest actor to portray the role on Broadway until 2015, when Kyle Jean-Baptiste performed the role at 21.

What vocal range is Javert?

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Javert should have a rich baritone voice and be a good singer. The Chain Gang consists of Jean Valjean’s fellow prisoners. There are five soloists (Convicts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). The overall vocal range of the Convicts is low, and they should be able sing in a rich baritone range if possible.

Can kids win Tonys?

“Totally Tonys” will celebrate this year’s featured young performers and the family-friendly shows that have graced the Broadway stages. KidzVuz.com will host an online contest for young theatre fans between the ages of 7 and 17 who can enter to win a number of prizes exclusively from TonyAwards.com.

What is the smallest Broadway Theatre?

Website. The Helen Hayes opened in 1912 as the Little Theatre, designed by Ingalls & Hoffman for producer Winthrop Ames. Intimately sized with just 299 seats, it was later expanded to seat 597, though it remains the smallest Broadway theatre.

Who was the youngest to win a Tony?

The youngest performer to win a Tony Award was Frankie Michaels, who was honored in 1966 for his work in Mame, shortly after he turned 11.

How would you describe Jean Javert’s character in Les Miserables?

Unlike Valjean, Javert’s attitudes are rigid and unmovable. He is stern, forbidding, and lacking in compassion. Javert should be a talented actor who can convincingly stand up to Jean Valjean. Javert should have a rich baritone voice and be a good singer.

Who are the actors in the musical Les Miserables?

List of Portrayers. Musical. Jacques Mercier – Original French Concept Album. Jean Vallée – Original Paris stage cast. Roger Allam – Original London cast. Terrance Mann – Original Broadway cast. Thomas Goerz – Original Canadian cast. Takeshi Kaga and Sakae Takita – Original Japanese Cast.

Are there any dancing roles in Les Misérables?

There are no dancing roles in Les Mis. There are heavy singing roles, as well as roles that require no singing. Jean Valjean is the hero of the show. It is his life journey that we follow.

Who is the antagonist in Les Miserables?

Jean Valjean is a vocally demanding role, so cast your best male singer and actor. Javert is the inspector who serves as antagonist to Jean Valjean. Javert is unswerving in his belief that men cannot change for the better.