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Alfie Boe to join Les Miserables
Friday, 26 November 2010
It has been confirmed that tenor Alfie Boe is to join long-running West End musical Les Miserables.
The singer, who appeared in the 25th anniversary concert at the O2 arena recently, is to take on the role of Jean Valjean at the Queen's Theatre in early June 2011.
According to Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail, he is to play the part for six months and has also been tipped to star in Sir Cameron Mackintosh's big screen adaptation.
"The strength of Jean Valjean comes through the fitness of his voice. It's thrilling and incredibly powerful," said Mackintosh of Boe's singing abilities.
Boe - who became a professional opera star after being overheard singing while cleaning his car - was the winner of a Tony Award for his performance in La Boheme in 2006.
Last month, Les Miserables was voted the best theatre show of the year by members of the public at the inaugural London Lifestyle Awards.
