Les Miserables at the Tony Awards

Tony Awards.

[@chipmunkmad08]

"Tomorrow we'll discover what our God in heaven has in store" will always be my favorite line of this song, it's ridiculously powerful and then they all join in together to sing it, it just makes me cry.

[@Anabella04jesusherself]

The emotions and singing of these people are just, goose bump making, i mean the acting is just os fabulous its nearly painful.

[@aheartlikethesea]

Frances is my idol! She is the one who gave me confidence to sing out and loud. I seem to be pretty good at it as well.

[@karmalevel]

She is such a great human!

[@ProfessorStuDDS]

I can never watch a Les Mis on KZbin without seeing some argument break out in the comments. It says all the more about the musical that people will never stop to defend their favorite depictions of it. While I do wish I could see less arguing in the comments, it makes me smile that this is such a powerful show in that way

[@BagOfSticksFork]

Frances is so gooood. Defo my favourite eponine. Has anyone noticed that Javert always gets the best cheer? Ive got to admit he is awesomeness

[@zhangvict1]

I love how the cutting loneliness of Eponine's "one more day on my own......." rises above the voices of all the other singers, so chilling.

[@debbie94510]

I just played a concert last Sunday with Michael Maguire (Enjolras, who won a Tony that night). His voice is still stunning ( and so is he) even though he is now an attorney in L.A.

[@hansbmd20]

It is a hit! Has been a hit in London for 27 consecutive years. It's been off and on Broadway a lot in that time too. This is the original Broadway cast at the 1987 Tony Awards. There are multiple productions around the world and a touring company around the U.S. So yes, it's been a hit for a good long time!

[@MarettDagum]

They may say that Les Mis is overrated, but I think it deserves all its recognition. I get goosebumps every time I hear all the songs on this musical like At The End Of The Day and One Day More...

[@MikeTheMusicJudge]

One Day More is the most touching and high energy song in Les Miserable you cant help to be happy and cry at the same time

[@musicalmaniac1000]

I love this OBC!!! I have to say, I didn't recognize them until Eponine started singing... she has a very recognizable voice that I love. And so chilling, as it rises above the ensemble of miserables with "One more day I'm on my own..." *shivers* Love love love it!

[@chad026fun665]

Yes Enrique, I agree. It takes experience in live theater to be able to appreciate moves like this. In the first place, topnotch choreographers and stage directing were hired to provide the best moves and acting for the casts of this greatest musical ever. That given, there's no point to make them look stupid on stage, it was well thought and rehearsed to fit to the song and the drama.

[@AliciaLove94]

Any actor who plays Enjolras will undoubtedly give me butterflies, just something about that red vest that gives me chills

[@foreignfilmfan711]

I believe this was around 1988, when Les Mis debuted in NY. It won the Tony, along with Colm Wilkinson (Valjean) and Frances Ruffelle (Eponine). After hearing her sing On My Own in a radio ad, I got tickets right away. It was the best show I had ever seen, I laughed and cried; and saw it 3 more times. I think Colm and Frances made their roles hard acts to follow. Many others were also excellent, esp. Judy Kuhn (Cosette). I also saw Miss Saigon twice, enjoyed both; but the time with Lea Salo

[@jordanlake9819]

Frances is amazing. I love Sam and Lea as well, but something about her portrayel really sticks in my head.

[@rogerburr2135]

She created it - end of!!

[@dramamole]

That marching is probably the most ingenious choreography ever.

[@MediaLover194]

This cast on the cd is MUCH better than the movie.

[@rikkulockhart15]

Ooh! I wish I could have seen this on TV, but alas! I was a year old when Les Mis was at the Tony Awards. Also...Terrence Mann

[@spaceshuttletomars]

Can I just say how absolutely amazing the ensemble was. At the end of the day gave me chills!!!

[@hoopsstar97]

I genuinely don't understand how people don't like Frances Ruffelle here. She is legendary and my personal favorite eponine. She killed it here

[@ChrisTroudalebabe4ev]

one day more is probably one of my favorite song like ever!!!

[@bwayguy17]

this is my absolute favorite song from Les Miz. the choral is just amazing. no showy dancing and all, but them standing there, singing.

[@apppletreee]

And powerful. I didn't used to like like it... but the more I listened to it I started to warm up.

[@SparkleFairy162]

so mad at myself one of the most complex and well loved musicals like ever and ive never sin it is it reeli as heartbreaking as they say xx

[@malihasayed705]

I love Les Mis so much. It will always have a special place in my heart. I had got chills listening to this :')

[@tasteofjinx]

I have yet to see this play live, this was the first song I ever heard from it and the first 10 seconds just blew me away. Bonechilling. omfg. I'm in love with this play.

[@LaurelRothamel]

it is my dream to play ANY role in this musical! it's such a fantastic show!

[@apppletreee]

I just keep replaying Eponine's part... over and over again... so chilling!

[@captainKbobkeeshan]

Love this original Epionine. This was great. Thanks.

[@TheQuinnarthur]

I feel like it makes them look as if they are storming down a road, metaphorically and literally. It was a great element:)

[@komsroxs]

oh my god save me when i watch the film..i might pass out from all the awesomness

[@JRobbySh]

God, what energy!

[@djm1072]

it's so chilling to hear the audience applaud well before the song is over.

[@abdramaqueen15]

And that is how you cut an insult into pieces by using logic :) You are a genius.

[@NataszaParzymies]

The way Frances holds Marius here is just heartbreaking....

[@Zero2026X]

I agree with you, Michael Maguire is my favorite Enjolras. He had the voice, the height and the looks. Props to him!

[@md65000]

I wish I could have seen Les Miserables the way it originally looked on stage. I just saw the 25th Annv. "updated" touring show, which was great, but I feel like I missed out on a piece of history. At least now I know what "One Day More" looked like. Thanks for posting.

[@ThePhantomsSinger]

I was in Les Miz and the march is by far the hardest choreography ever but it is amazing

[@jdizzle3627]

Chills every time.

[@TheRandomPhangirl]

God, Michael Maguire looks young here! Amazing! One of the best Enjolrai ever!

[@MegaMelanie84]

colm wilkinson the legend who can never be beaten as vajean and lea salonga is the best person to ever play eponine my opinion of course saw colm is concert in ireland and wow i was blown away he could sing the phone book and i would still be moved by his voice :)

[@JeremyChengsProfile]

Frances Ruffelle's voice is the perfect mix of strength, whininess and desperation for the role. One of the best Éponines in my opinion...

[@1844Freddy]

France's Ruffelle makes the most beautiful noises I've ever heard.

[@mea31205]

With any cast One Day More is still an EPIC song!

[@cgaskill13]

I have considerable vocal training, and have appeared in both musicals and operas. While she isn't my favorite voice, I think it works for the character. I've heard others that I prefer, but I believe hers works. Anyone with versatile musical training knows that the perfect, pretty voices don't always have the best impact.

[@kamwrites]

Still THE best musical. Ever.

[@LovesickMelodyy]

This show seriously needs to come to Australia.

[@chad026fun665]

I actually love the box step. It adds color and grandiosity to the song when you're in the audience. :)

[@foreignfilmfan711]

Cont'd Lea Salonga owned that role, I don't think anyone else came close. I count Broadway among the best things in life, and am grateful that I live nearby, and get to see good shows regularly.

[@harajukukevin6657]

eponine's voice is perfect.

[@marshmallowfairies]

Love Enjolras in this performance. And the interactions with Gavroche. Heroes!

[@CarolineATorge]

A nice compilation of various scenes from Les Miserables' Broadway performances...

[@kamwrites]

Are you kidding? The 80's were colorful and optimistic. It was a terrific time.

[@JaymoLACa]

Beautiful.

[@billny33]

I would have started clapping when Maguire came out with that fiery "One more day before the storm!" I still watch that and think "Yes! like a fuckin boss Enjolras!"

[@ErinLovegood]

I'm so old school, no one will replace the original Broadway cast. (I'm really getting tired of all the Frances hating! She is the original and still the best!)

[@CountryCowboy008]

To settle this down, they're both great... Character-wise: Frances; Vocal Performance-wise: Lea

[@Lyssiegohsrawrrrr]

after i figured out she was in there i did. I love her. Her and Samantha Barks are my all time favorite eponines. ^_^

[@deenolan5398]

colm wilkinson your only man...

[@broadwaymike92]

That's the Original FRANCESS RUFFULLE and she won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in this role!

[@WereAllBadKids]

I was going through tony performances and came across this one and was like why not?

[@Jagrbk]

You are too funny! I am laughing out loud! I saw this at the Baltimore Symphony last night! I can't stop laughing!

[@nocoolnameavailable]

I remember the first time I heard Frances Rufelle's voice I didn't like it at all at first then as I got used to it I came to love it she has such a strong voice and it gives a youthful quality to Eponine that I love.

[@scipwraec]

Terrence Mann is awesomeness. Mann as Javert is beyond that. : )

[@lesmisoftheopera]

Frances does such a different rendition of Eponine (and that may be cuz she was one of the first to do it....) and i can really feel her emotion and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Enjolras here, his voice is so powerful and it gave me chills :D

[@LittleListy21]

this gives me chills

[@dottiedots221]

I love Eponine's voice in this :D It's so her! And Judy Kuhn FTW!

[@lordalessan]

I cannot believe Rum Tum Tugger ("Cats") and Javert are originally played by the same person!!! Terrence Mann is amazing!

[@scipwraec]

Tim Curry never played Rum Tum Tugger. Terrence Mann originated that role on Broadway. Curry originated Dr. Frank in 'Rocky Horror', and Mann played Frank in the Broadway revival in 2000. They once bore a vague resemblance to each other and have similar voices.

[@kamwrites]

It's Michael Maguire. The same who played Enjolras in the 10th anniversary special.

[@shortbutstrong]

Loooooove this. Thank you for uploading! Eponine is kind of creepy at the beginning, lol.

[@goodie23]

That explains a lot, the Anniversary Concert is the definitive cast.

[@RazzleMdazzleM]

Finally, someone who agrees with me. Thank you.

[@scipwraec]

Absolutely. It's a shame they didn't give cameos to more of the originals. I'm happy Colm has a part, though.

[@bia180865]

Colm Wilkinson is definitely the best Jean Valjean I've ever heard

[@KaraokeKid22]

Terrance Mann - he was also the original Beast (beauty and the) and Rocky Horror for the movie.

[@nowhereghostblues]

I happen to love Ruffelle's voice :D It's distinct :) I think she was a sweeter, softer Eponin whereas Barks and Salonga were grittier. I like them all really.

[@scipwraec]

I'd have loved to have seen Wilkinson and Mann live on stage as Valjean and Javert in this original production. I'm sure they have a filmed version of it tucked away in the archives of the NY library. Maybe someday they'll give in and let it be seen.

[@hannahjames3436]

Colm Wilkinson is pure perfection

[@PHILAM26]

I'm in love with eponine...

[@PamBelcher]

I never thought I would like another Enjolras, but this one's really good!

[@K.Bernice]

this is going to happen again this year y'all. I cannot wait!

[@Haryloli]

chills man

[@Roccarocks]

Whoa, I LOVE Eponine!

[@rozenkristal327]

I think it's because Frances has such a different voice. Most people will either hate it or love it (kinda like Daphne Rubin-Vega, the original Mini from RENT).

[@moderategop3009]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and mine is that this is EASILY the best cast ever. Bryant as Marius isn't the strongest, but there's not a weak link other than that, and in fact every other actor is my favorite version, especially Mann.

[@ashbiri]

they're amazing... don't really care what year they're from, they're good...

[@gramps2matt]

Amazing!! Hard to believe but today is the first time I've seen this vid with the original B Way cast. Terrrance Mann as Javert....still Phillip Quast is the definitive Javert in my book. If I'm not mistaking I believe the gal who's Cossette here also did the role in the 10th anniversary concert. Colm Wilkinson forever!!!! Can't wait for the movie version in December!!

[@dk5388]

i remember auditon for this in high school.....i did to play the In-Keeper because he was bass and funny...but ended up playing Javart and i have to admit, playing Javart was so much more fun to play than the in keeper

[@FelicityBryant]

Fantastic!!!!

[@Muffynz]

Frances Ruffelle *is* Eponine the original, and for many, the definitive. Whether you like her voice or not is highly irrelevant. It is a landmark and Tony Award winning performance in a cast of landmark singers and Tony Award winners and is to be admired and lauded.

[@FrozenCappucino]

I think people disliking Frances' voice is perfectly acceptable; it's very shallow of someone to force their opinions on others or critisize them just for varying in preference. .

[@ZoraTheberge]

You definitely have a valid argument. Cosette as a blonde is truly just personal preference. I would not say that because Cosette isn't blonde I didn't enjoy the actress. With that logic I shouldn't enjoy Anne Hathaway, which of course I did. So at the end of the day it is preference.

[@thesilvershining]

Frances was amazing. Totally made Eponine unique and spunky. Her voice still is unlike any other Eponine :)

[@fluffypuppy42]

stunning job!

[@canyr12]

@MsBloodJunkie: Yes, that's Wilkinson. He and Frances Ruffelle came to New York from the original London cast.

[@frauleinfunf]

"Papa, we can't leave France now! There's 75% chance it's already raining!"

[@dunetiger]

I love Frances Ruffelle's voice. :P

[@1920jenny]

All I can say is: Les Miserables...

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

This Marius is either whispering or yelling. Does he know how to sing?

[@hobyboy07]

+SlowxParentsxCrossing ~ I've a feeling it was the mikes cutting in and out. Note the sound "jumps" several times throughout the video.

[@lewiskeyes9683]

Unfortunately- this was mixed like shit when they recorded it. You can't even Judy Kuhn in it- which is a real rip, because when they did this number live- the clarity of her voice just cut through all the others on stage- I shit you not.