New Principal Casting Announced for ‘Les Misérables’ North American Tour

New principal casting for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, has been announced.

Nick Cartell portrays the fugitive ‘Jean Valjean’ with Nick Rehberger as ‘Inspector Javert.’ They are joined by Lindsay Heather Pearce as ‘Fantine,’ Matt Crowle as ‘Thénardier,’ Victoria Huston-Elem as ‘Madame Thénardier,’ Christian Mark Gibbs as ‘Enjolras,’ Mya Rena Hunter as ‘Éponine,’ Jake David Smith as ‘Marius’ and Delaney Guyer as ‘Cosette.’ Emerson Mae Chan and Greta Schaefer alternate in the role of ‘Little Cosette/Young Éponine.’ Jackson Parker Gill and Jack Jewkes alternate in the role of ‘Gavroche.’
 
The touring ensemble includes Kyle Adams, Ashley Alexandra, Jeremiah Alsop, David Andino, Daniel Gerard Bittner, Jenna Burns, Ben Cherington, Steve Czarnecki, Arianne DiCerbo, Emily Fink, Nicole Fragala, Audrey Hoffman, Randy Jeter, Danny Martin, Mikako Martin, Eden Mau, Andrew Marks Maughan, Paige McNamara, Ashley Dawn Mortensen, Tim Quartier, Juliette Redden, Matt Rosell, Christopher Robin Sapp, Kaitlyn Sumner, Kyle Timson, David T. Walker, J.T. Wood and Jonathan Young.

Cameron Mackintosh said, “The phenomenon of Les Misérables never fails to astound me. No show in history has been able to continually reinvent itself and remain a contemporary musical attracting new generations of brilliant new talent, many of whom go on to international stardom. No show in the world has ever demonstrated the survival of the human spirit better than Les Miz, and it’s time to let the people sing again. We are all thrilled to be Bringing Her Home to you.”

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. 

Boublil & Schönberg’s magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear The People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more.  Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly still one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Biographies

NICK CARTELL (Jean Valjean). Over 1,200 performances in this role.  Broadway: Cirque Du Soleil’s Paramour, Scandalous: The Musical (OBCR), Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Revival). National tours: Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera. Off-Broadway: Frankenstein (OOBCR). Regional: The Light in the Piazza (AriZoni Award—Best Actor, Musical), My Fair Lady, Les Misérables and many more! Concerts: A Thousand Spotlights, Bringing It Home (solo shows, 54 Below), South Coast Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, The Broadway Boys. Thank you to: this outstanding company, TRC, HCKR, family and friends; Christine for undying support; SKC for being “the best of my life.” For MOM. New album “A Thousand Spotlights” available digitally everywhere, physical copies at the merchandise booth. @nickcartell

NICK REHBERGER (Inspector Javert) is honored to join this incredible company. Broadway: Patriots, The Glass Menagerie, Fiddler on the Roof. Off-Broadway/Regional: Hamlet (Laertes, Public Theater), Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812 (Pierre, Pittsburgh CLO), Pride and Prejudice (Darcy, St. Louis Rep), Shakespeare in Love (Shakespeare, Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Hood (Sheriff of Nottingham, Asolo Rep), Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin, FPAC) Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, Connecticut Stage Company). Film/TV: I Am Michael, Thirdy, Ventriculus, The Other Two, Girls, The Deuce, The Equalizer, FBI: Most Wanted, Elementary, Gotham. Proud Michigander and Carnegie Mellon alum. Enormous thanks to the wonderful Les Mis creative team, Merri Sugarman and everyone at Tara Rubin Casting, Michael Kirsten and my team at HCKR, Donna at SirenSong Entertainment, Rob McCaskill, my friends and family, and especially to Ron Raines. @nickrehberger

LINDSAY HEATHER PEARCE (Fantine) is thrilled to be joining the company of Les Misérables. Broadway: Elphaba (Wicked). Off Broadway: Rose (Titanique). National Tours: Janis Sarkisian (Mean Girls, 1st National). Regional: RENT (The Muny), American Idiot, Spring Awakening, Bare (LA Revival), For The Record: Baz, For The Record: Tarantino. TV/Film: The Glee Project (Oxygen), Glee (FOX), Recovery Road (Freeform), Grey’s Anatomy (ABC), Drop Dead Diva (Lifetime). Many thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, my team at Reel Talent Management and LA Talent. To my family, all of my gratitude, to my friends, all of my heart, and to Michael, all of my soul. There would be no dream without all of you.

MATT CROWLE (Thénardier). Broadway: Monty Python’s Spamalot. Chicago: The Santaland Diaries (Goodman Theatre), The Producers (Leo, Mercury Theater Chicago), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (The D’Ysquith Family, Porchlight Music Theatre), Mary Poppins (Bert, Paramount Theatre), South Pacific (Billis, Drury Lane Oakbrook).  Love and thanks to Ma, Pa, Jim, Sam, and Erin.  mattcrowle.com

VICTORIA HUSTON-ELEM (Madame Thénardier). National Tour: Finding Neverland, The Addams Family. Off-Broadway: Goldie, Max & Milk, Himself and Nora, Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge. Regional: Gypsy, The Music Man, The Circus In Winter (Goodspeed), Ragtime (Bay Street Theater), Sunset Boulevard, Sister Act (NSMT), A Little Night Music (DCPA). Victoria also enjoyed two seasons as Mrs. Claus in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Endless thanks to Clear Talent Group and Tara Rubin Casting. More information: www.victoriahustonelem.com @vhustonelem. As always – for my family.

CHRISTIAN MARK GIBBS (Enjolras). Thrilled to join the long legacy of this show. Broadway: Camelot. New York: Follies in Concert (Carnegie Hall), Porgy and Bess & Hamlet (Metropolitan Opera). Off-Broadway: Intimate Apparel. Regional/International: West Side Story (Savoy-teatteri), Pirates of Penzance (Glimmerglass Festival). Concert: London Symphony Orchestra, Symfónia Umenia (Slovakia). TV: WU-TANG: An American Saga (Hulu). Film: The Woman King (Soundtrack Vocalist). Thank you Mom, Dad, family, friends, creative team, and Tara Rubin Casting. @ChristianMarkGibbs

MYA RENA HUNTER (Ensemble, u/s Éponine). National tour debut! Recent credits: A Raisin’ in the Sun (Beneatha), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Swing). BFA Musical Theatre, Howard University. Love to her family, friends, BRS/Gage, and Tara Rubin Casting! IG: @mya.rena. AVID!

JAKE DAVID SMITH (Marius) is an actor, musician, and rec softball third baseman from Richmond, VA. Jake thanks healthcare workers, company, stage & covid safety managers everywhere. Favorite credits include Broadway: Frozen (Ensemble, u/s Hans); Off Broadway: Between the Lines (Prince Oliver); Regional credits include: West Side Story (Tony), Dark of the Moon (John) world premiere, Margaritaville (Tully) regional premiere. Jake sends his love and gratitude to his family, Juliette, A Squad, Elon MT, Tara Rubin Casting and CGF. @Jake.David.Smith 

DELANEY GUYER (Cosette) is elated to be making her national tour debut! Regional credits include: Carousel (Carrie), Sweeney Todd (Johanna), Parade (Mary). TV: Based on a True Story (Peacock). CCM MT Alum. Love & thanks to her teams at LBI and Arise, Tara Rubin Casting, the entire creative team, and M, D&L. For Grammie. @delaneyguyer

EMERSON MAE CHAN (Little Cosette/Young Éponine). Natalie Hillard (1st Nat’l Tour, Mrs. Doubtfire) Regional: The Sound of Music (Gretl, Paramount Theatre), Children of Eden (Broadway in Chicago). VO: Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Emmy enjoys crafting and just being a kid! Thanks to her friends, family, Gray Talent Group & Tara Rubin Casting.

GRETA SCHAEFER (Ensemble, u/s Little Cosette/Young Éponine), 9, is from Fishers, IN, and thrilled to make her North American Tour debut! Favorite past roles include Gretl von Trapp, Spot Conlon, and Charlie Bucket. Special thanks to the Les Miz team, Tara Rubin Casting, CESD Talent, Broadway Kids Auditions, instructors, former castmates, creative teams, and family for inspiring her. @gretathemusical

JACKSON PARKER GILL (Gavroche) 9 years old from Long Island, NY making his National Tour Debut! Regional: A Christmas Story (Randy), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Seussical (Jojo), Bye Bye Birdie (Randolph). TV: “Impractical Jokers”. Love and thanks to his family, Mom, Dad, Tara Rubin Casting, CESD, Broadway Dance Theatre, Matt and all the BDT Teachers! @jacksonparkergill

JACK JEWKES (Gavroche) is thrilled to make his national tour debut with Les Misérables. Jack puts his whole heart into his characters and cannot wait to bring Gavroche to life in this iconic show! He would like to thank Maxed Management, Tara Rubin Casting, Katie, Amy, Kahli, Mom, Dad, Kevin, Jersey, and Jeeves. @jaaackjewkes

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this acclaimed new production of Les Misérables in 2009 to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, it has taken the world by storm continuing to enjoy record-breaking runs in countries including North America, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. Les Misérables will enter its 40th record-breaking year in London’s West End this October and to celebrate the milestone the show launches its first World Tour with the highly anticipated LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, playing dates throughout Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and more destinations to be announced.  Simultaneously, and for the first time ever, 11 leading amateur companies in the UK will present their own staging of the full show across the country in 2025. Earlier this year, the remastered and remixed Oscar-winning movie was also released again in several countries around the world.
 
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Les Misérables is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke and Stephen Brooker with original orchestrations by John Cameron. The production is directed by James Powell and Laurence Connor, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou, additional costume designs by Christine Rowland and Paul Wills, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, projections realized by Finn Ross, Jonathon Lyle and Fifty-Nine Productions, musical staging by Geoffrey Garratt, music supervision by Stephen Brooker and James Moore, and casting by Tara Rubin Casting. 
 
The Les Misérables associate director is Corey Agnew, musical staging associate is Jesse Robb, resident director is Brendan Stackhouse and music direction is by Will Curry. The Les Misérables tour stage management team is led by Ryan W. Gardner with Claire Farrokh and Hollis Duggans-Queenss. The company management team is Chris Danner and Elle Aghabala.

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