Michael Ball & Alfie Boe - Medley of Songs From Les Miserables (Reaction!) Let It Shine 2017

[@WhedonianPotterhead]

Ball and Boe are so great, Michael Ball is a UK theatre icon and Alfie is a trained opera singer with an incredible voice. I strongly recommend the 2 filmed versions of Les Mis; the 10th anniversary dream cast (including Michael as Marius) and the 25th anniversary with Alfie as Valjean, both stunning shows!

[@06s091]

I would advise against the 25th on the sole reason of Nick Jonas

[@WhedonianPotterhead]

@@06s091 I really don't think he was as bad as people make him out to be. And certainly not bad enough to discount Alfie and Norm Lewis and Matt Lucas and Sam Barks, not to mention the legend that is Lea Salonga!

[@06s091]

@@WhedonianPotterhead Lea is amazing, but I prefer her as Eponine. Norm and Alfie are good, but I prefer the 10th anniversary cast (Alfie has never been a favourite of mine as Valjean because of his acting - he’s gotten better though. I prefer him in the more recent concert recording) and I never cared for Matt Lucas as Thenardier - though to be fair that is more because the Thenardiers have been reduced to comic relief over the years. When in-fact they are the only true villains of the show.

[@suzannerae7124]

I think Alfie, because of his shyness, held back a bit at first. But he has gained in confidence over the years - Michael's influence I reckon!

[@TeaGirl421]

Michael is our OG Marius, Original West End cast in 1985. They're both still independent artists touring and performing in their own shows, but they are also close friends, tour together often and do TV specials for Xmas etc. Alfie is amazing and has a powerful operatic voice, but Michael is the heart and voice behind many West End productions. His name is up there alongside the greatest West End stars of all time.

[@suzannebenz8928]

These two men sing FABULOUSLY!!!! I am so smitten with Michael!!!...and Alfie is powerful and adorable!!!

[@ulricaandrae4381]

Michael Ball belting is everything. That voice ❤️

[@suemcd624]

You absolutely need to watch the 25th anniversary show of Les Miz. Bring Him Home was a showstopper. The standing ovation lasted longer than anticipated. Alfie finally broke out into a smile & blew a kiss to the audience to thank them for it.

[@suzannebenz8928]

Michael: take care of your precious self!!!! You are a TREASURE!!!!

[@MrsEJV]

Alfie and Michael have been touring together for several years. Michael was the original Marius. Alfie was an automobile mechanics who would sing for his mates while working. A customer heard him, got him an audition with the Royal Opera Academy, and the rest is history. They are great singers but also play off each other and are very close.

[@mypetsapothecary]

The 25th Anniversary show is a MUST to see Alfie Boe in the role & then the Les Misérables: The Staged Concert 2019 with both Alfie Boe & Michael Ball is the best version of Les Mis that I've ever seen.

[@janeboyce9453]

Alfie singing at the festival of remembrance is amazing.

[@catvirwill]

Alfie Boe is a classical singer who is best known for the 25th Anniversary of Les Mis. He has since branched out into all genres of music. He has a marvellous voice and is very telegenic. He actually auditioned for the part of Valjean in the movie but they wanted movie stars for the parts although I think he would have been very good on film. Watch the Mormon Tabernacle’s video of his singing Bring Him Home. It has had 8m views. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnqXm5VjdsiUb68si=s1IxQpvZj7PdnuwK

[@meeting_meghan]

Loving this!! Alfie Boe can be seen the in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Mis and Michael Ball was in the 10th anniversary special.

[@carlyb9336]

In the 10th anniversary production they have Val Jeans from around the world sing together in their native languages. It is so beautiful. Night recommend.

[@annicegrundy5307]

I saw Alfie in les mis in the west end…. Best performance ever

[@trudystone7894]

Also Michael Ball played the Phantom after Michael Crawford.

[@murielbarker4311]

You really need to watch the 10th anniversary of Led Mis you will see Michael doing a masterclass of Empty tables no one has never done it better Michael and Alfie your your together Michael played Marius for years before Alfie came into it Michael is the go to guy in UK for musicals and has loads of records

[@yamyam_1978]

Best pairing ever ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ilsaruthen5478]

I just came across this clip and wanted to thank you for posting it. I had never seen it before, That said, if you're going to critique something you really should take a few minutes to do your homework. Les Mis has been one of the most popular & most staged musicals around the world since the day it first opened. If you're into theater how could you not know all about it? Go online and watch all the versions- 10th Anniversary concert (considered the dream cast, w. Michael Ball as Marius and Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean), the 25th Anniversary concert w. Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, the Staged Concert w. Alfie again as Jean Valjean and & Michael as Javert. Each version is stunning and brilliantly cast (with one exception in the 25th Ann. concert. You figure out which one.). Michael Ball is a national treasure in the UK. He is a theater legend and has played everything from musicals to dramas - all beautifully. He is a recording artist and has released an album a year for the past 20 or so years - all successful, and he has a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 2. Alfie Boe trained as an opera singer and met Michael when they worked together in a production of Kismet. They have since toured together and produced several albums and done several TV specials - especially around Christmas - as well as working together in Les Mis. When they're not touring together they each tour on their own and Alfie has a residency in Las Vegas where he'll be appearing in April. I know I hit you with a rant, and I'm sorry for that, but these two men are brilliant talents and Les Mis is the gold standard of all musicals. Now that you've had a little taste of the music, go ahead and really find out why the show (and these men) are so loved .

[@suzannerae7124]

Alfie is a national treasure too x

[@ilsaruthen5478]

@@suzannerae7124 You're right! They're both fantastic performers - solo and together. I focused on Michael because he has had a more varied career than Alfie & would perhaps be better known outside theater circles.

[@katesharp6364]

The way I almost instantly started crying when they began and was a proper mess by the end. 😭😭😭 The chills!!!!

[@tashasgran]

Recommend you watch the Les Mis. 10th Anniversary version from the Royal Albert Hall in London. Colm Wilkinson is Jean Val Jean and Michael Ball Marious. They also do a25th Anniversary with Alfie as Jean Val John but Colm playing the priest. Both are really good. Be sure to watch to the end for Goose Bumps

[@berlyn3014]

I'm so glad you did this. I've not seen it before. Les Misérables is my favorite. I first saw Alfie Boe when PBS aired the 25th Anniversary performance from the O2 Arena in London. That's my very favorite version and in that version Alfie was Jean Valjean. If there is anyway you can find a recording of it and watch it, I highly recommend it.

[@murielbarker4311]

The main difference with Michael and Alfie singing voices is one is operatic Alfie Michael's is musical he puts more emotion to his singing

[@06s091]

Alfie does have a great voice - he’s an opera singer. But Michael is the better actor and much better at emoting through music. (Michael plays Marius in the 10th anniversary)

[@ceceliaswick9296]

Must Watch the 10 th anniversary of Les Miserables with the of each performers.

[@murielbarker4311]

Michael Ball you really need to go to watch him on the 10th anniversary of Les Miserables doing Empty Table and Chairs he was the Original Maruis Colm Wilkinson did the Alfie role that cast was the masterclass of both acting and singing Michael put so emotion into that song if you can get SKYArts it's often on that also the 25th

[@patriciacortes1399]

If you want to hear Alfie sing, I’d recommend hearing him sing “Wheels of a Dream,” “Bring Him Home” with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, “Forever Young” from the U.S. Memorial Day concert, “Song to the Siren.” There are countless videos of Alfie’s singing on KZbin. He’s simply magnificent.

[@trudystone7894]

Can't beat live theatre. Michael Ball's voice is so powerful. Love him singing Love changes everything' from Aspects of love.

[@blurrymonday7409]

Listen to Alfie Boe singing Nessun dorma , with Matt Lucas 🙏

[@madahialvarez7734]

Les Miserable 25th Anniversary Concert, mind blowing 🤯🤯🤯 you will enjoy Norm Lewis as Jeavet and Alfie as Jean Val Jean ❤❤❤❤

[@berberie08]

Not that I'm biased or anything 😁, but the best Val Jean is the one who sang the original version in English..... Colm Wilkinson (an Irish man). Bring him Home was actually written into the show especially for him when S & B (the French writers) heard Colm's vocal range. It will send shivers down your spine he acts it so well. What's ironic is he really enunciates whilst on stage yet when he speaks he still has his unmistakable Dublin accent!

[@suzannerae7124]

I prefer Alfie - his singing is stronger, more controlled and consistent. Also, CW is one of those singers who have to 'scream' to get the higher notes.

[@deanaluvsjls]

Please react to them singing wounderful world in Nottingham 2016 they both get the giggles and barley get true the song

[@rodb9275]

I'm a HUGE Michael Ball fan. I have a bunch of his cd's. But I have to say that Alfe outshined (outshone?) Michael in this medley. Les Mis is my 2nd favorite musical of all time, I'm a huge fan. And I personally loved the movie too. I don't understand why it gets so much hate sometimes. I'd rather see the play, of course, though.

[@kenharrison1340]

You should listen to colabro covering bring him home

[@Sweeney541]

I realise that I'm incredibly biased when it comes to Les Mis. It has been my favourite show for decades, and I have very strong opinions on performers. I grew up with the 10th anniversary concert (TAC), and as such that has always been the standard by which I judge any other production of the show. That doesn't mean that all the cast of the TAC are my favourites - not at all. Anyway.. on to these two performers in particular. Alfie Boe: he's a classicly trained opera singer - a tenor. So of course his voice would blow you away. His downside - in my opinion - is that he isn't that great an actor (he's gotten beter over the years though) - which is why I prefer people like Colm Wilkenson or John Owen-Jones as Valjean. Michael Ball: he's pretty much the opposite of Alfie. He's a trained actor, but never had vocal training other than a few random sessions before the himself had to play Valjean at Windsor castle years ago. But despite that he's a phenominal singer and while he can't sing as high as Alfie he sings with a lot more emotion and conviction in my opinion. He is pretty much British theatre royalty as well. He made his West End debut in 1985 as Marius in the orignal cast of Les Mis and has played lead roles in so many shows since: Sweeney Todd, Hairspray, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chess, Aspects of Love and many many more. He even returned to Les Mis a few years back to play Javert opposite Alfie as Valjean. Ball and Boe have become a huge double act over the last 5-6 years. they are releasing their 5th albus soon, and all the previous ones have been #1 or 2 on the charts.

[@foxfox7931]

Does anybody know if Alfie or Michael have seen Susan Boyle sing 'I dreamed a Dream?'

[@ilsaruthen5478]

I don't know if they've heard her sing "I Dreamed A Dream", but I know Michael sang a duet with her a while back - though I can't remember the occasion or the song. (Sorry😳)

[@jpc7118]

he's good, no doubt, but for having seen in live the french original version... I can't put it at the same level.

[@Carol-vd1yd]

So wish that commentator would shut up as he obviously doesn’t enjoy tremendously great music He didn’t even recognise the song. That completely tells everything

[@murielbarker4311]

You really need to watch the 10th anniversary of Led Mis Michal Ball doing Empty Tabs is a standalone brilliant as was the rest of the cast no one does Markus better than Michael just go watch it it was a dream cast