Give the kid a break, haters. Yes, he doesn't compare to the rest of the cast, but he was decent. His performance wasn't the stuff of legend, but he wasn't half-bad. He could use an extra lung though, but c'mon!
@jfreed91 Yeah, I have a lot of other videos that really is part 1. Don't watch this because if you haven't noticed, this is part one of which Nick starts to sing!
watch Michael Ball perform Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from the 10th Anniversary Concert. That is a truly stunning performance and I guarantee that Nick's pathetic attempt will never seem half as good again.
I must be spoiled by having watched REAL musical theatre. he has the exact same wistful, kinda sad look on his face for every line he sings and he never makes eye contact with the characters he sings to! watch everybody else, then watch him. he fixes his gaze at some high corner in the distance for every single line. and you call that breath support? he breathes 3 times as often as any good singer should. economically, casting nick jonas as mariuss was a brilliant move, but it
@altismira I get what your saying, I love theater. I'm just saying, he wasn't terrible. I thought he did good for not having much time, and not having done it since he was a kid
well I respect the loyalty you have to an artist you like. I still maintain that if he wants to play on the same field as the big dogs, he should be prepared to be judged as such. And by that standard, he is woefully inadequate.
I must be spoiled by having watched REAL musical theatre. he has the exact same wistful, kinda sad look on his face for every line he sings and he never makes eye contact with the characters he sings to! he fixes his gaze at some high corner in the distance for every single line. and you call that breath support? he breathes 3 times as often as any good singer should. economically, casting him as marius was a brilliant move, but it undermines Les Mis's integrity as a whole
I loved watching this, it was absolutely amazing! Nick did a LOT better than I thought he was going to do but he did not measure up with the rest of them . He is amazing though!! I loved him!! BUt I loved Enjolras!! I thought he was extremely sexy and loved watching him!!
Too much damn making out on the set damn it. It looks spontaneous if anything. And if you're not gonna even hold a dying Eponine, wtf!!? And yea, Nick Jonas needs to work on his vocal power.
who cares about nick, this musical is amazing. i was at a party while this showed on pbs, and i was devestated. i had to look to youtube for me to see it.
i mean i don't mind nick jonas i'm not hating but, jonas fans, don't watch nick, watch the musical
@crazylove21kujayhawk I Like the Jonas Brothers but I'm not watching it because of Nick. I'm watching it because waht it's about sounds interesting from where I read online.
honestly. people should stop dissing nick here. He was offered the role which means whoever managed the entire thing thought him right for the part. And logically, we can't really outsmart the guy behind all these beauty of a musical, right?
That man is a god damn stick. Someone send him back to America. Jesus its embarrassing hearing him next to the other singers. If I took one of those microphones and shoved it up his scrawny ass it would sound every bit as melodic as he.
Nick Jonas's involvement in this brings it from magical theatre production to regular concert.
Regardless of how he sounds, there's just something about his appearance that screams "NICK JONAS!!!!" instead of turmoil in turn of the century France.
Essentially, all this became was a huge sell out concerts. I'm sure there are girls who equally love NJ and Les Miz, but what about those thousands that came to see it just to see him? Those people are who annoys me.
Why us anyone even comparing Nick to past Marius's? That's totally unfair as Nick is only 18, honestly. And he started out on BROADWAY when he was just a kid so if anyone knows what they're doing it's him. He wasn't chosen because of his fame factor he was chosen because he has talent. Why would Cameron pick him because of his fame? Broadway isn't like Hollywood they don't choose people cause they're well known. Nick did fantastic.
@livelongnprosper92 Nope it's not just you my friend. I think both Nick and Ramin are walking sex. More of Ramin actually because Nick likes to keep his virtue with him and I, as a fan should respect that. But Ramin has been around for years showing off his body parts :)
@livelongnprosper92 You and other Nick Jonas fans very sadly don't know what real talent is! Because I and many others think and infact know that Nick did a terrible job with a voice that is just not mature and strong enough and he also has no talent or acting skills what so ever. Gareth Gates from the tour who was brilliant could of played the role at the concert, I don't know what Cameron Mackintosh was thinking about. He was very wrong indeed to cast Nick Jonas as Marius. VERY WRONG INDEED!!!
@mrandmrsbenton I kind of agree but with the voice he's got he did do a good job trust me i'd know i've performed with the Chicago Symphony Orcestra twice and the Lyric Opera of Chicagi once and had 2 train 4 years. he did pretty good.
@NicNac13c I don't want that to happen. The only pop-stars that I like are the Jonas Brothers. That's basically it. If the POP Stars take over the world, i would commit suicide. I perform classical music and theater music over pop music on any given day :)
I will also say that Nick Jonas is such a great and gifted talented young artist Most of you older folks do not know that Nick is the reason for the Jonas brothers Nick started in Musical theater He was Gavoche on Broadway and also was in Sound of Music Annie get your gun Beauty and the Beast. When he played Gavoche he asked Cameron Macintosh if he could play Marius when he was older So this is why he was cast Nick Jonas is one of the most caring people you would want to know BRAVO TO YOU NJJ
I saw Les miserable when it first came to toronto when I was 27 and I have loved it forever I was blown away when i heard it was the 25th anniversary and could not wait to see it again I remember going with my friend to see it at thecineplex and could not beleive my eyes behind us there were four young girls I thought why are they here I asked them because of Nick Jonas I had seen nick on Tv very cute Well when he came out and began to sing as marius he was amazing and he did an execellent job
i truly think he proved himself here, this was one of his most outstanding performances. and his voice is wow, i can't find the perfect words to describe it. Well done Nicholas, we are so very proud of you :]
@seherrocks Of course he is! You know a lot of people are saying that Nick did badly, well, I read the casting thingy and it says that Mariuses are supposed to have a soft voice because they aren't like the Enjorelases. So actually, Nick's fitting in this role. Plus the fact that he sounds like an angel :)
@TheJonasEmpire WELLL, as a fan of the original Les Mis, nick is nothing but a nice substitute. He does great, but for an honest, unbiased opinion, he's not prime material for this type of show, even in a condensed version. But for the CRAP that's put out under Disney's label, I was utterly surprised the kid actually had anything under his belt. Well done Nick, from a skeptic.
@TheJonasEmpire nick did a great job singing wise. but he has this weird expression throughout the whole show that makes him look constipated while he's singing :/
Soo shes in love with nick and nick fell in love with someone else right? ;O
KarinKawaii 7 months ago
now he is my favorite jonas brother
bbjunnie 8 months ago
Just a quick question, how come you didn't put in any of Nick's Performance from Red and Black, Cafe ABC?
sta16 8 months ago
@sta16 There is :) Just look for it! :)
TheJonasEmpire 8 months ago
Nick's Voice is Wow....Love it
AsmaaJonas 8 months ago
That last note was so beautiful......
forgottenwatcher 8 months ago
wats the first song
twilightlover12336 8 months ago
@twilightlover12336 The first song is called Look down.
sta16 8 months ago
Oh Ramin, you really are just walking sex. so. damn. hot.
Carls2012 8 months ago
wow. hes excellent. and to think his brothers held him back.....
Addicted2boyz1126 9 months ago
yeah nick did amazing cause i did les miserable in high school and believe me the music is not easy to sing
blackwings45 9 months ago
just beautiful
zoemalemba 11 months ago
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Marius does not sing "where are the leaders of the land" and so on! I'm sad.
Noel34ify 11 months ago
did anyone notice that the girl who plays eponine never once looked at Nick?
4meganoneil 11 months ago
@4meganoneil thats samantha barks
steph1019 10 months ago
Give the kid a break, haters. Yes, he doesn't compare to the rest of the cast, but he was decent. His performance wasn't the stuff of legend, but he wasn't half-bad. He could use an extra lung though, but c'mon!
Emgee78 11 months ago 5
@Emgee78 i personally think he did excellent i mean its really hard to sing like they do and he hasn't done it since he was a little kid.
steph1019 10 months ago
Is it just me or does EVERY single Gavroche sound the same?
kelseyanne08 11 months ago
@kelseyanne08 Yes if u listen 2 the original Les Mis they're totally different
4meganoneil 11 months ago
Tho this is most definately NOT part 1, I love this part and this first song is awesome :)
jac8296cychosz 11 months ago
this is definitely NOT part 1 of this concert! the misnomer is really annoying me. please change it! please and thank you. :/
jfreed91 11 months ago 13
@jfreed91 Yeah, I have a lot of other videos that really is part 1. Don't watch this because if you haven't noticed, this is part one of which Nick starts to sing!
TheJonasEmpire 11 months ago
Nick looks like he's in pain. He's really straining to hit those notes.
mrsmisi 11 months ago
really proud of Nick Jonas!!!!!!!!!!!
Cseellee 11 months ago
Dear Nick, Please go back to Broadway. Love, A Les Miserable Fan
irishdancer0910 11 months ago
God, that "Arise" was beautiful. I love these singers!
WateverWatever04 11 months ago
I just got done watching this whole musical on tv and I have to watch it again. It is the most amazing play ever created.
BadCompany0000 11 months ago
nick jonas IS A D.I.S.G.R.A.C.E. TO ALL OF MUSICAL THEATRE!!!!
altismira 11 months ago
@altismira May I ask what is so wrong with him? Because I think he is a good actor, and did well in the role.
DanielleDeshongAct 11 months ago
@DanielleDeshongAct
watch Michael Ball perform Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from the 10th Anniversary Concert. That is a truly stunning performance and I guarantee that Nick's pathetic attempt will never seem half as good again.
altismira 11 months ago
@altismira I thought he did amazing, you could see the pain and intensity on his face, just like the rest of the amazing cast
LuvsToLaughGirl 11 months ago
@LuvsToLaughGirl
I must be spoiled by having watched REAL musical theatre. he has the exact same wistful, kinda sad look on his face for every line he sings and he never makes eye contact with the characters he sings to! watch everybody else, then watch him. he fixes his gaze at some high corner in the distance for every single line. and you call that breath support? he breathes 3 times as often as any good singer should. economically, casting nick jonas as mariuss was a brilliant move, but it
altismira 11 months ago
@altismira I get what your saying, I love theater. I'm just saying, he wasn't terrible. I thought he did good for not having much time, and not having done it since he was a kid
LuvsToLaughGirl 11 months ago
@LuvsToLaughGirl
well I respect the loyalty you have to an artist you like. I still maintain that if he wants to play on the same field as the big dogs, he should be prepared to be judged as such. And by that standard, he is woefully inadequate.
altismira 11 months ago
@altismira Not so much a loyalty, I mean honastly I'm a fan, but not a huge one.
I think he could use alot of improvment, but he did amazing. What we saw here is raw talent.
I could use better words, but simply put, he did good:)
I love this song, after watching the original, and I love the way he sings this
LuvsToLaughGirl 11 months ago
@LuvsToLaughGirl
And I still respectfully, while vehemently, disagree
altismira 11 months ago
@LuvsToLaughGirl
And I still respectfully, while vehemently, disagree
altismira 11 months ago
@altismira lol okay
LuvsToLaughGirl 11 months ago
@LuvsToLaughGirl
I must be spoiled by having watched REAL musical theatre. he has the exact same wistful, kinda sad look on his face for every line he sings and he never makes eye contact with the characters he sings to! he fixes his gaze at some high corner in the distance for every single line. and you call that breath support? he breathes 3 times as often as any good singer should. economically, casting him as marius was a brilliant move, but it undermines Les Mis's integrity as a whole
altismira 11 months ago
I loved watching this, it was absolutely amazing! Nick did a LOT better than I thought he was going to do but he did not measure up with the rest of them . He is amazing though!! I loved him!! BUt I loved Enjolras!! I thought he was extremely sexy and loved watching him!!
DisneyLover831 11 months ago
the babe that starts singing at 0:59 is mega hot
heatfan63113622 11 months ago
Too much damn making out on the set damn it. It looks spontaneous if anything. And if you're not gonna even hold a dying Eponine, wtf!!? And yea, Nick Jonas needs to work on his vocal power.
hoodihar 11 months ago
3 people were so blown away by Nick's voice, that they passed out and hit the dislike button accidently.
CLET1819 11 months ago 3
who cares about nick, this musical is amazing. i was at a party while this showed on pbs, and i was devestated. i had to look to youtube for me to see it.
i mean i don't mind nick jonas i'm not hating but, jonas fans, don't watch nick, watch the musical
crazylove21kujayhawk 1 year ago
@crazylove21kujayhawk It's on again tonight. :) And tomorrow as well. :D
MrsEugeneRyder 11 months ago
@MrsEugeneRyder REALLY REALLY REALLY??? YAYYYYYY what time central?
crazylove21kujayhawk 11 months ago
@crazylove21kujayhawk I Like the Jonas Brothers but I'm not watching it because of Nick. I'm watching it because waht it's about sounds interesting from where I read online.
MarwaSmiley93 11 months ago
@MarwaSmiley93 Same, I like them, but I'm watching it because I'M OBSESSED WITH LES MIZZZZ
crazylove21kujayhawk 11 months ago
honestly. people should stop dissing nick here. He was offered the role which means whoever managed the entire thing thought him right for the part. And logically, we can't really outsmart the guy behind all these beauty of a musical, right?
keeelaah101 1 year ago
He sucks. Now stfu.
Devine5496 1 year ago
That man is a god damn stick. Someone send him back to America. Jesus its embarrassing hearing him next to the other singers. If I took one of those microphones and shoved it up his scrawny ass it would sound every bit as melodic as he.
joepegler 1 year ago
DAMN...Nick singing deep with his british accent is really sexy...
amberlynn103 1 year ago 4
I honestly think that Nick simply doesn't have enough vocal power to be in Les Mis.
maddieylena6 1 year ago
Dudes Ramin plays the phantom in both phantom of the opera and the sequel phantom love never dies! cant blv hes in here
hankenbm 1 year ago
OMG NICK IS AMAZING
sailordarkspirit 1 year ago 2
Daaang, Nick Jonas sounds and looks good :) <3
TheRealKhryssy 1 year ago 4
Nick Jonas was the failure of this concert and pales in comparison to vocals of all those around him.
BournsideTenor 1 year ago
When I see this clips of him, I can't believe that he only have 18 years like me. I think he is older than me.
nurydiez 1 year ago
i wish marius would've picked eponine instead of cossette. she's too perfect.
tenthaverocks96 1 year ago 5
my favorite songhe song sang was empty chairs and empty tables
AngelLove890 1 year ago
1:47 a little bit of nick jonas came out
dont4getme77 1 year ago
I. Am. Officially. Dead. <3
amandag789 1 year ago 2
Nick Jonas's involvement in this brings it from magical theatre production to regular concert.
Regardless of how he sounds, there's just something about his appearance that screams "NICK JONAS!!!!" instead of turmoil in turn of the century France.
Essentially, all this became was a huge sell out concerts. I'm sure there are girls who equally love NJ and Les Miz, but what about those thousands that came to see it just to see him? Those people are who annoys me.
Jessicakey93 1 year ago
nicks face at 2:36 is like "oh pretty girl" face...its really cute and funny :)
jonasfan5395 1 year ago
lol. he is so amazing :)
CandyGal0055555 1 year ago
Why us anyone even comparing Nick to past Marius's? That's totally unfair as Nick is only 18, honestly. And he started out on BROADWAY when he was just a kid so if anyone knows what they're doing it's him. He wasn't chosen because of his fame factor he was chosen because he has talent. Why would Cameron pick him because of his fame? Broadway isn't like Hollywood they don't choose people cause they're well known. Nick did fantastic.
Sydney102xo 1 year ago
were can u get this I love it like really can u bye it somewhere or on I tunes
fanjonas300 1 year ago
10:02 Nick must be really light the guy like lifts him like a little doll and he looks even cuter unconscious
RosemoonAli 1 year ago
I know that a looootttt of people watching this vid are watching it because of Nick, and I admit, he is amazing.
But am I the only one who thinks that Enjolras is SUPER HOT!!! and his voice....OMIGOD!
How could there be so much hotness on the same stage without it bursting into flames??
livelongnprosper92 1 year ago 24
@livelongnprosper92 Nope it's not just you my friend. I think both Nick and Ramin are walking sex. More of Ramin actually because Nick likes to keep his virtue with him and I, as a fan should respect that. But Ramin has been around for years showing off his body parts :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago 6
@TheJonasEmpire aha 'walking sex' love it.
BeckyTeacup 1 year ago 3
@livelongnprosper92 You and other Nick Jonas fans very sadly don't know what real talent is! Because I and many others think and infact know that Nick did a terrible job with a voice that is just not mature and strong enough and he also has no talent or acting skills what so ever. Gareth Gates from the tour who was brilliant could of played the role at the concert, I don't know what Cameron Mackintosh was thinking about. He was very wrong indeed to cast Nick Jonas as Marius. VERY WRONG INDEED!!!
mrandmrsbenton 11 months ago 4
@mrandmrsbenton I kind of agree but with the voice he's got he did do a good job trust me i'd know i've performed with the Chicago Symphony Orcestra twice and the Lyric Opera of Chicagi once and had 2 train 4 years. he did pretty good.
4meganoneil 11 months ago
@livelongnprosper92 Yeah he is hot and I agree lol =P
4meganoneil 11 months ago
nick was amazinf when I saw this in London and was SO nice when we met him outside :) but i prefer lucie jones as cosette :)
ChristinaTWJay 1 year ago
Oh amazing..... Nick ..ahhhh I love you!!!!!!! YOu ARE AWESOME!!!! Freankin' out
sunshine6396 1 year ago
Haha. Listen at his voice at 1:44
That's the Nick 'voice' I know :">
cheskaloo 1 year ago
OMG! *--* Nick!! :D
MRa1411 1 year ago
Ok, the guy playing Enjolras looks like the dude from Panic At The Disco. The pop stars are taking over the world!!!!!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
NicNac13c 1 year ago 7
@NicNac13c I don't want that to happen. The only pop-stars that I like are the Jonas Brothers. That's basically it. If the POP Stars take over the world, i would commit suicide. I perform classical music and theater music over pop music on any given day :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago 7
@TheJonasEmpire um is nick jonas supposed to be marius?
JacksonDTV 8 months ago
<3
dijoheluri 1 year ago
I will also say that Nick Jonas is such a great and gifted talented young artist Most of you older folks do not know that Nick is the reason for the Jonas brothers Nick started in Musical theater He was Gavoche on Broadway and also was in Sound of Music Annie get your gun Beauty and the Beast. When he played Gavoche he asked Cameron Macintosh if he could play Marius when he was older So this is why he was cast Nick Jonas is one of the most caring people you would want to know BRAVO TO YOU NJJ
carolplmb1958 1 year ago
I saw Les miserable when it first came to toronto when I was 27 and I have loved it forever I was blown away when i heard it was the 25th anniversary and could not wait to see it again I remember going with my friend to see it at thecineplex and could not beleive my eyes behind us there were four young girls I thought why are they here I asked them because of Nick Jonas I had seen nick on Tv very cute Well when he came out and began to sing as marius he was amazing and he did an execellent job
carolplmb1958 1 year ago
i love nick jonas
Caroline66222 1 year ago
1.20 Eponine's face breaks my heart. Every time.
hannahwashere2 1 year ago 2
Marius and Cosette kiss ALOT!
PrincessIcecovegal 1 year ago
ahhhhh lo amo! hehe zu cara d tonto hehe no no es cierto nicki zabes k t amo vdd pero buenop t enamoras rapido y luego pones cara d tonto hehe
TheDianitajb 1 year ago
ahhhhh lo amo!
TheDianitajb 1 year ago
why'd they have to kiss?! :'(
casscass81589 1 year ago
good job to the entire cast. Nick did great....
scifinutification 1 year ago
Of course Nick havent a Musical voice. But he is good.
Hes a good Marius.
People who says that hes bad..they woudld make it better...
Nick is amazing.
Renesmee1312 1 year ago 2
iif i was that one girl that nick kisses in this i would faint
peteyluv1 1 year ago
really only like 5 seconds of one day more??
ell0mynameis 1 year ago
i truly think he proved himself here, this was one of his most outstanding performances. and his voice is wow, i can't find the perfect words to describe it. Well done Nicholas, we are so very proud of you :]
AdoreKevinJ 1 year ago 2
I am seriously speechless. watched both parts twice. Nick is just amazing.
iluvnickjonas9485 1 year ago
not trying to b rude but there r many more nick moments in the play but we really do appreciate the ones u put up
hpmusicluvers 1 year ago
@hpmusicluvers Oh I know that :) It's just that this isn't mine and I just got it somewhere :) Please read the box :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago
@TheJonasEmpire k and sorry and thanks for posting the video
hpmusicluvers 1 year ago
nicks voice is amazing!!! he IS marius x
seherrocks 1 year ago
@seherrocks Of course he is! You know a lot of people are saying that Nick did badly, well, I read the casting thingy and it says that Mariuses are supposed to have a soft voice because they aren't like the Enjorelases. So actually, Nick's fitting in this role. Plus the fact that he sounds like an angel :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago
@TheJonasEmpire those people who say he did badly are just in denial....nick was perfection x
seherrocks 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
@TheJonasEmpire 1. It's Enjolras, not Enjorelases.
2. Nick doesn't have a soft voice, he has a rubbish and quite voice.
3. He doesn't sound like an angel, he sounds like hell on earth.
4. Judge the performance by the musical, not your fanatic brain.
Monkeyballmania 1 year ago
@TheJonasEmpire WELLL, as a fan of the original Les Mis, nick is nothing but a nice substitute. He does great, but for an honest, unbiased opinion, he's not prime material for this type of show, even in a condensed version. But for the CRAP that's put out under Disney's label, I was utterly surprised the kid actually had anything under his belt. Well done Nick, from a skeptic.
PhantoMPhreeK92 1 year ago
@TheJonasEmpire nick did a great job singing wise. but he has this weird expression throughout the whole show that makes him look constipated while he's singing :/
bandgeekasaurus 1 year ago
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i love how nick can do anything perfectly!!!! <3
MileyCyrusFan1012 1 year ago
i love how nick can do anything perfectly!!!! <3
MileyCyrusFan1012 1 year ago
Ahhhh. Thank you SO much for uploading. <3
CShorty55 1 year ago
@CShorty55 No problem :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago
loving nick's voice in this much different from his normal singing voice
disneychannlefan201 1 year ago
Nick is awesome.!
I love him.♥
TheStylaqueenify 1 year ago
Nick is just amazing!! Good Job
scifinutification 1 year ago
@scifinutification OMG. I accidentally pressed DISLIKE :| Shit. I am sorry :) But yes he's amazing :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago 14
AMAZING♥
jonasgirl36512 1 year ago
@jonasgirl36512 AMAZING indeed :)
TheJonasEmpire 1 year ago