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Colm Wilkinson. This man was the original Valjean, and I don’t believe anyone can say that he was not fundamental in the development of the role. I’ve seen him live 6 times, and it’s always a thrill. His rendition of “Bring Him Home” is always incredible…and you wouldn’t believe the applause! 🙂 For more information about this man, please visit the Colm Wilkinson Fan Site. |
Frederick Inkley. This was the first man that I saw play Valjean live, and he was just wonderful. I was not disappointed for one second. When reading the novel, the character of Jean Valjean was the one for whom I felt the most sympathy, and I felt that for Fred’s performance as well. You can read a bit more about him at this Les Mis site. |
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Gregory Calvin Stone. This was the second Valjean I saw, and he was just as wonderful! He looks rather young for the role, but he was completely believable! And he has a wonderful voice! I would like to see him again after seeing Colm, since Colm’s performance has pretty much erased everything else from my mind. 🙂 |
Philip Quast. There are so many wonderful performers who have played the role of Javert that I don’t think I can pick a favourite, but this man is definitely one of them!! His performance in the Tenth Anniversary Concert especially was fabulous! He’s described Javert as a fascist, and I believe it from his performance! 🙂 I haven’t had a chance to see him on stage yet, but I’m looking forward to the day that I will. Read more about Philip at the Philip Quast Continium. |
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Terrence Mann. Another of my favourite Javerts! This man is an incredibly talented and diverse performer, and I absolutely love his voice!! I wish I could have seen him do this role on stage, but I did see him play Chauvelin, which some people would say is close enough. 😉 For more information about Terrence, please visit Who’s Da Mann? The Official Terrence Mann Website. |
Ethan Freeman. Ethan put a little more emotion into Javert, compared to some men who play him as very stoic all the time. I think I like this interpretation! His suicide was especially touching, since we’d been allowed to see a bit more emotion all along. And, of course, vocally he’s wonderful! 🙂 Find much more about Ethan at the Ethan Freeman Website! |
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