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@andreababyyy11 So is mine and I saw him on show before the concert. I fell in love with his performance instantly. Too bad he didnt stay long in the cast.
norm weve been working together for one year me as a front of house and you on stage , and thanks for what u gave me !!!! you re probably the best javers ever but you re as well an amazing man , I ve really enjoyed all our partys together , for your birthday , your leaving party or any time at the phenix , thanks for being so close from us and really , we miss u , even after 3 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!! really , come back soon to see us at the queens!!!!!!!!!
wonderful voice...although I feel the accompaniment let him down. Don't get me wrong..I'm not slagging off the orchestra...but it seems to lack the "epicness" for lack of a better word, that the 10th anniversary rendition had and (whilst I prefer Quast myself) it has nothing to do with his voice.
But yeah :) Brilliant voice...lacking in the sideburns department ¬.¬ haha
Anyway, I think the 25th Anniversary Concert is pretty good. Norm Lewis (Javert) & Ramin Karimloo (Enjolras) stole the show for me. My only real disappointments are Cosette & Marius. This portrayal of Cosette is a little to giggly for my taste. And I don't think Nick Jonas is the right guy for Marius. His voice is overpowered by the other actors and actresses.
I have to say I was disappointed by pretty much the whole show. In my mind the 10th anniversary show is a superior performance the whole way through...
@JacobLA I have to agree that the 10th Anniversay Concert is a far superior performance. But it's unfair to compare the two since the cast of the 10th Anniversary is simply superb. No one can compare to Colm Wilkinson, Philip Quast, Michael Ball, & Alun Armstrong. But if we always use that as our standard, we'll be disappointed of the other performances. That's what happened to me when I watched the musical here in my city. I didn't really enjoy it cause my standard is way too high.
@jesly16 I hear ya, I was just hoping that they might find a few people for the 25th that were somehow better or just as good.
When I saw the play live I assumed that they couldn't equal the 10th in singing quality so I enjoyed it because my expectations were in the right place :)
@JacobLA I know what you mean. They could have made some improvements, especially to Marius & Cosette. Those 2 characters are my main disappointments. I like Ramin Karimloo (Enjorlas) and he's the only actor that really stand out to me.
I wished someone warned me about my expectations when I watched the musical live. The only thing I remember is the character of Enjolras, cause I've watched the actor who played the part before in Miss Saigon. Oh well...
for fuck sake!!! historic anachronisms ?? what a racist and profoundly pretentious comment.....we might as well start questioning whether a Police captain or whatever he is would be singing arias... they never had microphones in 1815 either ...........its a MUSICAL dammit and this man is incredible
@Royalbrettania Hope that wasn't aimed at me. I was answering a question. I agree this man is incredible, I believe i've made that point several times >.>
@scullen08 no not you at all !!! you are my hero for generously uploading this !! I just did not feel like responding directly to what i think is a troll ....somehow the phrase "historic anachronism"" got me a little peeved !
@nooyawkfun I loved his version of Stars. In a way... I believe and 'get' his Javert more then Quast's. But his Javert's Suicide was a bit shouty for my liking.
@scullen08 I must wholeheartedly disagree--this Javert is completely wooden and passionless...
Quast's seemed genuinely conflicted, in "Stars" and "Javert's Suicide" you can hear him wrestling furiously, between his idea that the law is infalliable and what eh's come to see and learn and know of Valjean.
This Javert just seems too closed off, unwilling to open the sores Quast's laid bare for the audience to see and feel with him...
I cannot empathize with such a wooden, flat Javert.
@Royalbrettania Please calm down. I agree the "historical anachronisms" are too much for a musical, but this is just a comment on possible historical fact. Once people allow themselves to let go and simply enjoy the music, I think they will be much more in tuned with the art rather the science of it all. And I also love Lewis.
@Royalbrettania Just calm yourself. My comment wasn't pretentious or racist. You, however, with your profanity sound very childish and not very smart. I'm not saying you are either of these things, but you are coming off as both. The singing and microphones are "fourth wall" elements, thus they aren't expected to be and don't have to be historically accurate. All I did was ask, out of curiosity, was ask if it made sense, a discussion that was civil until you entered into it.
@joiles01 They did colorblind casting. I'm an actor, and I've been in shows set in the south during jim crow laws with black people playing 'white roles', as have I seen women play men's roles, like Richard the third (which, to be honest, is like the 'ultimate' male role. In modern/contemporary theatre, almost everything is color/gender blind. Unless you're doing something that has to specifically do with race or gender,the two are no longer important in theatre.
@Royalbrettania He's a police inspector. Hence, Inspector Javert...hello? I think they had mic's in 1815. The corporations were, as now, hiding the technology. What the history books say about Marconi? Total rubbish.
Javert is a profound, ideal antagonist, a man with the highest sense of justice but no concept of mercy. Quast brings out the merciless severity. With Lewis you see the sense of justice.
@RoyalGrigsby Very nicely put. I also think it's important to come here and value the profound performance of Lewis, even when one does it as a means of appreciating Quast more.
Just historically speaking, at the time when Les Mis was set, would a black person be allowed the role of officer in France? Just curious, I honestly don't know.
@joiles01 Well... apparently, slavery was legally abolished in 1794, and the book begins in 1815, so it's possible? Then again, slavery wasn't FULLY stamped out until 1848 in France and it's territories. Honestly, you've seen how long it took for equality to set in in the US and so on (take the whole thing with segregation in the South US) so... I think there would have been a popular move.
@joiles01 There is also colourblind casting to take into account as well. Might not be anything to do with the character just the director decided he was the best actor for the part. I have seen him do this live and he is amazing
@aranelcalen88 I understand that. And he does have a good voice. I personally prefer Quast, but I'm not going to knock this guy. It's just things that would create historic anachronisms bug me.
@joiles01 I understand your perspective, but I think you are over thinking the history here. This is a musical froom a fictional book, not a documentary, so I don't understand what bugs you, or rather why it bugs you. I love Lewis as Javert and the fact that he's black never occurred to me. Let it go and you'll enjoy it much more I think.
@joiles01 I don't know but the way Javert talks about his family in the confrentation sounds a bit like how black people used to live so maybe it sort makes sense that he could have been black
@HorseyWitchOfTheEast In the novel, his mother was a gypsy and it doesn't really speak about his father beyond "galley slave." He had a breaking point where he had to decide whether to defend or attack society. Interesting comparison and contrast, though, and nice food for thought.
@HorseyWitchOfTheEast It's a good read. A long read, though. It comes off as a bit dry, but you have to remember it was translated from French, and translated books often lose a bit. Find yourself a copy with Emile Bayard's art in it. It's really well done, and includes the full image of Cosette you seen with the musical's logo.
@BCHwhs I think it's hard to care for Fantine since she's on stage so briefly. We know about her sad story, but it's difficult to really get to care about her since she appears, then she's gone. I think that's a problem with Les Mis. Characters come and go too quickly except for Jean Valjean and Javert. I still love the show, I just wish some of them had more time on stage.
I had a problem with a black Javert because it isn't historically accurate. I also had the same problem with an Asian Fantine and Eponine for the same reason. I'm a history buff, so that stuff bothers me. But this Javert is so awesome I can overlook it. Same for Lea Salonga.
@lisambofoh Yeah. Often times shows take a liberty to add diversity to the cast. Some to seem more politically correct, some looking for pure talent regardless of race. I personally feel here it is because they are amazingly talented but I digress.
@lisambofoh Historical accuracy to mask racism? Really? The fact that this is a set in Paris, with folks speaking in British accents? How about that accuracy? Thankfully Mr. Cameron and other producers seek talent, and don't allow prejudice to get in the way as you clearly would. You didn't mention Ramin who is Iranian. Or do you only have a 'problem' with skin color and facial features only?
@laughsalott36 I'm racist? Where are you going with this? Hoping I'll say black people shouldn't be in shows at all? Is it sexist to say a woman wouldn't work as Jean Valjean?
It's amazing when Javert sings "He knows his way in the dark, mine is the way of the Lord," since Javert is the one in the end taken by darkness, and Jean Valjean is the one who is actually in the light
that "TILL THEN...." gives me goosebumps.....he held that high F with such ease and went to his vibrato without even strain.....excellent job Norm....respect
Beautiful... Norm does a great job here in his own right. No need to compare; there is room in Les Miserable for many fantastic renditions and this is one of them. It's ok to like this ... really. You can like it.
This was an outstanding performance in its own right. There is room in Les Miserable for many fantastic renditions of a song and this was stellar (pun intended). Enjoy what Norm brings. It's ok to like it ...really.
I wouldn`t recommend this song, Javert from the 10th anniversary is much better than this one. But if i had had to vote i would say a "underrated Javert".
I ADORE HIM SO MUCH. the only thing I don't understand is why he wasn't encouraged to sing the whole song... he clearly has an incredible voice and the speak-singing doesn't do his talent credit!
i saw him live in the west end on tuesday and he was incredible!! him and samantha barks stood out by a mile as the best people in the whole show! his voice has such a beautiful tone, i could listen to him for hours
Take a look at the performance of 'Empty Chairs and Empty Tables' by Nick Jonas, then compare it to this performance of Norm Lewis' in the same concert. Notice how close Jonas has to get to the microphone just to be heard, then notice how far away Lewis stands from the mic to keep from overpowering it.
That's the difference between a singer and a vocal performer.
Jonas seems like a nice guy, the type of kid you want to have a cheeseburger with. But he's just not cut from the same cloth.
@Crash8686 Or, he's not trained as an operatic singer. Who also is a bass-baritone (which have the loudest voices). I agree that he's not anywhere close to the same league as Lewis, but it's not because of volume.
@Crash8686 The difference is that Nick Jonas hasn't been trained to sing this powerfully. As a pop singer, he never had to do it. I'm sure if he had some proper training for a few years he could do it.
I thoroughly enjoyed Norm's performance especially the "Confrontation." I've watched other performances of Javert, but I keep coming back to Norm's. Superbly done!
I honestly cannot understand how people can compare this guy to Philip Quast or even say he's better. It makes me laugh, but sad at the same time. Crazy world.
You all need to look up Brian Stokes Mitchell as Javert in the Stars Bowl! He is incredible! Way better than this guy. I don't hate Norm Lewis but I would take Philip Quast over him and Stokes over Queast.
I expand, not even the authors of Les Mis could have envisioned a more perfect interpreter for his character Javert than what Norm Lewis delivers. I've seen many versions of the play and no one comes even close to the power, presence, pitch, emission, strength and overall command of the scene and situation. Norm Lewis defines the character, HE IS JAVERT!!!!
I like Norm Lewis' singing voice, it's really nice. But I like Philip Quast's acting better. Always cool to see different takes on the same songs though.
Saw the special, dug this cat. He can wail. Never heard of Phillip Quasi, checked him out, he has the acting chops and the sideburns, but I must say, this guy takes the ticket in my book.
I've listened to Phillip Quast's Javre...and I prefer this gent as Javre. There is more character in this man's voice than there is in any of Quast's performance. I'm sorry but these songs need to be song...not spoken, and Quast speaks them in a sing-song manner. This man actually SINGS them. But whatever, to each their own.
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JoshWylie1 7 months ago
@scullen08 I love this song he's so good as Javert and Gavroches bit is funny =)
Supabluey2 7 months ago
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Supabluey2 7 months ago
This I swear by the staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaars! AWESOME!
Monkeyballmania 8 months ago
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@andreababyyy11 So is mine and I saw him on show before the concert. I fell in love with his performance instantly. Too bad he didnt stay long in the cast.
PTphoenixUK 8 months ago
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PTphoenixUK 8 months ago
He is brilliant for God's sake!
jd90024 8 months ago
I think anyone who has to follow Quast has it pretty rough, neverless this guy did amazing. Both men are just brilliant.
the21stturtle 8 months ago
norm weve been working together for one year me as a front of house and you on stage , and thanks for what u gave me !!!! you re probably the best javers ever but you re as well an amazing man , I ve really enjoyed all our partys together , for your birthday , your leaving party or any time at the phenix , thanks for being so close from us and really , we miss u , even after 3 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!! really , come back soon to see us at the queens!!!!!!!!!
jolondon24 8 months ago
wow he is great, i also like that he did the sign of the Cross at 2:27 nice touch.
xXEViLLSARGEXx 8 months ago
yep, gaveroche is a pimp
matthias01010 8 months ago
The wink at the end made me smile :)
casserase 8 months ago 6
It's weird, everything about the 25th anniversary version seems overdone. This was hard to get through. Phillip Quast all the way.
Veniola 8 months ago 3
King Triton is Javert lol sweet
SongsJerome 8 months ago 2
He's the best Javert, in my opinion.
thePANDASgirl13 8 months ago in playlist Les Miserables 17
@thePANDASgirl13 Agreed.
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3:47, his wink, so cute <3
MrrubstersIII 8 months ago
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MrrubstersIII 8 months ago
This song is so powerful, Norm performs it magnificantly.The last note is EPIC
SnowdropsAndViolets 8 months ago
Norm Lewis is better than the amish dweeb in the 10th anniversary one
APvikings28 8 months ago
maravilloso
carocero 8 months ago
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3:19 till the end is the best... LOVE GAVROCHE!!!
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MrrubstersIII 8 months ago
He is good. BUT, Phillip Quast is AWESOME. Unfortunately this man never be better than Quast..
AlexielSama17 8 months ago 3
wonderful voice...although I feel the accompaniment let him down. Don't get me wrong..I'm not slagging off the orchestra...but it seems to lack the "epicness" for lack of a better word, that the 10th anniversary rendition had and (whilst I prefer Quast myself) it has nothing to do with his voice.
But yeah :) Brilliant voice...lacking in the sideburns department ¬.¬ haha
JxL483 8 months ago
I am in love.
JewelCurls 8 months ago
ending was flawless
harrypmgs 8 months ago
My favorite Javert ever. Norm Lewis portrays Javert perfectly and makes you believe everything Javert says and does. He is fabulous
chachachic14 8 months ago 4
Anyway, I think the 25th Anniversary Concert is pretty good. Norm Lewis (Javert) & Ramin Karimloo (Enjolras) stole the show for me. My only real disappointments are Cosette & Marius. This portrayal of Cosette is a little to giggly for my taste. And I don't think Nick Jonas is the right guy for Marius. His voice is overpowered by the other actors and actresses.
jesly16 8 months ago
Doesn't anyone else think Gavroche is absolutely adorable?
XxTurnItOffxX 8 months ago 3
I have to say I was disappointed by pretty much the whole show. In my mind the 10th anniversary show is a superior performance the whole way through...
JacobLA 8 months ago
@JacobLA I have to agree that the 10th Anniversay Concert is a far superior performance. But it's unfair to compare the two since the cast of the 10th Anniversary is simply superb. No one can compare to Colm Wilkinson, Philip Quast, Michael Ball, & Alun Armstrong. But if we always use that as our standard, we'll be disappointed of the other performances. That's what happened to me when I watched the musical here in my city. I didn't really enjoy it cause my standard is way too high.
jesly16 8 months ago
@jesly16 I hear ya, I was just hoping that they might find a few people for the 25th that were somehow better or just as good.
When I saw the play live I assumed that they couldn't equal the 10th in singing quality so I enjoyed it because my expectations were in the right place :)
JacobLA 8 months ago
@JacobLA I know what you mean. They could have made some improvements, especially to Marius & Cosette. Those 2 characters are my main disappointments. I like Ramin Karimloo (Enjorlas) and he's the only actor that really stand out to me.
I wished someone warned me about my expectations when I watched the musical live. The only thing I remember is the character of Enjolras, cause I've watched the actor who played the part before in Miss Saigon. Oh well...
jesly16 8 months ago
Met him at the stage door last night he's the nicest guy u could ever wish to meet best javert ever gutted he's leaving him and alfie would b amazing
keates1 8 months ago
for fuck sake!!! historic anachronisms ?? what a racist and profoundly pretentious comment.....we might as well start questioning whether a Police captain or whatever he is would be singing arias... they never had microphones in 1815 either ...........its a MUSICAL dammit and this man is incredible
Royalbrettania 8 months ago 19
@Royalbrettania Hope that wasn't aimed at me. I was answering a question. I agree this man is incredible, I believe i've made that point several times >.>
scullen08 8 months ago
@scullen08 no not you at all !!! you are my hero for generously uploading this !! I just did not feel like responding directly to what i think is a troll ....somehow the phrase "historic anachronism"" got me a little peeved !
Royalbrettania 8 months ago
@scullen08 So, what do you think about the performance?
nooyawkfun 7 months ago
@nooyawkfun I loved his version of Stars. In a way... I believe and 'get' his Javert more then Quast's. But his Javert's Suicide was a bit shouty for my liking.
scullen08 7 months ago
@scullen08 Sorry, mine was a joke. It was NY-wiseguy humor. You said you made that point "several times".
nooyawkfun 7 months ago
@scullen08 I must wholeheartedly disagree--this Javert is completely wooden and passionless...
Quast's seemed genuinely conflicted, in "Stars" and "Javert's Suicide" you can hear him wrestling furiously, between his idea that the law is infalliable and what eh's come to see and learn and know of Valjean.
This Javert just seems too closed off, unwilling to open the sores Quast's laid bare for the audience to see and feel with him...
I cannot empathize with such a wooden, flat Javert.
SherlockHamlet 7 months ago
@Royalbrettania Please calm down. I agree the "historical anachronisms" are too much for a musical, but this is just a comment on possible historical fact. Once people allow themselves to let go and simply enjoy the music, I think they will be much more in tuned with the art rather the science of it all. And I also love Lewis.
ayamekai1 8 months ago
@ayamekai1 ok calm now....:)
Royalbrettania 8 months ago
@Royalbrettania Just calm yourself. My comment wasn't pretentious or racist. You, however, with your profanity sound very childish and not very smart. I'm not saying you are either of these things, but you are coming off as both. The singing and microphones are "fourth wall" elements, thus they aren't expected to be and don't have to be historically accurate. All I did was ask, out of curiosity, was ask if it made sense, a discussion that was civil until you entered into it.
joiles01 8 months ago
@joiles01 They did colorblind casting. I'm an actor, and I've been in shows set in the south during jim crow laws with black people playing 'white roles', as have I seen women play men's roles, like Richard the third (which, to be honest, is like the 'ultimate' male role. In modern/contemporary theatre, almost everything is color/gender blind. Unless you're doing something that has to specifically do with race or gender,the two are no longer important in theatre.
drowsheep 8 months ago
@Royalbrettania He's a police inspector. Hence, Inspector Javert...hello? I think they had mic's in 1815. The corporations were, as now, hiding the technology. What the history books say about Marconi? Total rubbish.
nooyawkfun 7 months ago
Javert is a profound, ideal antagonist, a man with the highest sense of justice but no concept of mercy. Quast brings out the merciless severity. With Lewis you see the sense of justice.
RoyalGrigsby 9 months ago
@RoyalGrigsby Very nicely put. I also think it's important to come here and value the profound performance of Lewis, even when one does it as a means of appreciating Quast more.
Iced1992 8 months ago
"Trust Gavroche, have no fear, you can always find me- here." Cheeky little...
Trowa71 9 months ago
Just historically speaking, at the time when Les Mis was set, would a black person be allowed the role of officer in France? Just curious, I honestly don't know.
joiles01 9 months ago
@joiles01 Well... apparently, slavery was legally abolished in 1794, and the book begins in 1815, so it's possible? Then again, slavery wasn't FULLY stamped out until 1848 in France and it's territories. Honestly, you've seen how long it took for equality to set in in the US and so on (take the whole thing with segregation in the South US) so... I think there would have been a popular move.
scullen08 9 months ago
@scullen08 *don't think it
... i'm ill and it's showing in my typing, ugh.
scullen08 9 months ago
@joiles01 There is also colourblind casting to take into account as well. Might not be anything to do with the character just the director decided he was the best actor for the part. I have seen him do this live and he is amazing
aranelcalen88 9 months ago
@aranelcalen88 I understand that. And he does have a good voice. I personally prefer Quast, but I'm not going to knock this guy. It's just things that would create historic anachronisms bug me.
joiles01 9 months ago
@joiles01 I understand your perspective, but I think you are over thinking the history here. This is a musical froom a fictional book, not a documentary, so I don't understand what bugs you, or rather why it bugs you. I love Lewis as Javert and the fact that he's black never occurred to me. Let it go and you'll enjoy it much more I think.
ayamekai1 8 months ago
@ayamekai1 Fair enough. I still prefer Quast though. ;)
joiles01 8 months ago
@aranelcalen88 I'm very glad he was cast myself ^.^
scullen08 9 months ago
@joiles01 I don't know but the way Javert talks about his family in the confrentation sounds a bit like how black people used to live so maybe it sort makes sense that he could have been black
HorseyWitchOfTheEast 8 months ago
@HorseyWitchOfTheEast In the novel, his mother was a gypsy and it doesn't really speak about his father beyond "galley slave." He had a breaking point where he had to decide whether to defend or attack society. Interesting comparison and contrast, though, and nice food for thought.
joiles01 8 months ago
@joiles01 I never knew most of that. Mainly because I haven't read the book yet
HorseyWitchOfTheEast 8 months ago
@HorseyWitchOfTheEast It's a good read. A long read, though. It comes off as a bit dry, but you have to remember it was translated from French, and translated books often lose a bit. Find yourself a copy with Emile Bayard's art in it. It's really well done, and includes the full image of Cosette you seen with the musical's logo.
joiles01 8 months ago
@joiles01 I'll look for it next time I'm at the library. Thanks for the advice
HorseyWitchOfTheEast 8 months ago
I don't think I'd be able to see a performance wtih him in it. I'd be kicked out for trying to kidnap Lewis and his gorgeous voice
Lullaby327 9 months ago in playlist Les Miserables 25th Anniversary 2
If colour is an issue for you shut your damn eyes and enjoy his beautiful voice!! its your issue noone really gives a crap!!!Bravo Javert :)
tenashay 9 months ago
@becomemynewcat I actually saw a black epinine in the traveling broadway show and she was amazing. Didn't even pay attention to it.
mrolympustitan 9 months ago
Wow chills up my spine! Yeah I can see this Javert committing suicide when he's forced to question his convictions!
Citadel1221 9 months ago
Norm lewis is amazing!!!!
sroberge 9 months ago
I've seen Norm Lewis sing live in The Little Mermaid and his voice is amazing. I would love to see him perform Javert live.
broadway331 9 months ago
I love how he makes the cross at 2:28. Its amazing how well that fits in and feels like something Javert would actually do.
ArmoredKingyo 9 months ago
Barrack Obama lol
padfo0t 9 months ago
@BCHwhs
Words like that make my brain cry ;_;
SuperKaitie333 9 months ago
@BCHwhs
Cool story, bro.
SuperKaitie333 9 months ago
@BCHwhs I think it's hard to care for Fantine since she's on stage so briefly. We know about her sad story, but it's difficult to really get to care about her since she appears, then she's gone. I think that's a problem with Les Mis. Characters come and go too quickly except for Jean Valjean and Javert. I still love the show, I just wish some of them had more time on stage.
lisambofoh 9 months ago
@lisambofoh If that happened it would be an almost 4 hour show. Maybe if you read the book you would feel a deeper connection.
laughsalott36 9 months ago
I had a problem with a black Javert because it isn't historically accurate. I also had the same problem with an Asian Fantine and Eponine for the same reason. I'm a history buff, so that stuff bothers me. But this Javert is so awesome I can overlook it. Same for Lea Salonga.
lisambofoh 9 months ago
@lisambofoh Yeah. Often times shows take a liberty to add diversity to the cast. Some to seem more politically correct, some looking for pure talent regardless of race. I personally feel here it is because they are amazingly talented but I digress.
ArmoredKingyo 9 months ago
@lisambofoh Historical accuracy to mask racism? Really? The fact that this is a set in Paris, with folks speaking in British accents? How about that accuracy? Thankfully Mr. Cameron and other producers seek talent, and don't allow prejudice to get in the way as you clearly would. You didn't mention Ramin who is Iranian. Or do you only have a 'problem' with skin color and facial features only?
laughsalott36 9 months ago 4
@laughsalott36 I'm racist? Where are you going with this? Hoping I'll say black people shouldn't be in shows at all? Is it sexist to say a woman wouldn't work as Jean Valjean?
lisambofoh 9 months ago
@BCHwhs
Sorry, mom, I didn't realize I couldn't use humor ;_;
SuperKaitie333 9 months ago
It's amazing when Javert sings "He knows his way in the dark, mine is the way of the Lord," since Javert is the one in the end taken by darkness, and Jean Valjean is the one who is actually in the light
garthtater41 9 months ago
that "TILL THEN...." gives me goosebumps.....he held that high F with such ease and went to his vibrato without even strain.....excellent job Norm....respect
60pantherfan 9 months ago
Phillip Quast
Aileron2112 9 months ago
Beautiful... Norm does a great job here in his own right. No need to compare; there is room in Les Miserable for many fantastic renditions and this is one of them. It's ok to like this ... really. You can like it.
patchchat 9 months ago 3
This was an outstanding performance in its own right. There is room in Les Miserable for many fantastic renditions of a song and this was stellar (pun intended). Enjoy what Norm brings. It's ok to like it ...really.
patchchat 9 months ago
Good. But not as good as Phillip Quast.
destroyer8604 9 months ago
I wouldn`t recommend this song, Javert from the 10th anniversary is much better than this one. But if i had had to vote i would say a "underrated Javert".
TheZo9Zo9 10 months ago 2
Totally underrated. This guy was epic.
stevefromlift 10 months ago 31
You should hear him sing this in person...the man has presence and delivery is brilliant....
jesseasaint 10 months ago 3
I think Norm Lewis did an AWESOME job with this song!
PurenonsenseLove 10 months ago 6
Best version!!!!!
Bigs84 10 months ago
Asdfghjkl fangirl <3 Oh, this is so great. Go Lewis!!!!
ShadowinEX 10 months ago
Fantine dies?
Can't care less!
Eponine dies?
Ok, maybe I'm a little mad, but I'll get over it..
Gavroche dies?
I WILL MOTHERFUCKING STAB SOMEONE.
SuperKaitie333 10 months ago 91
@SuperKaitie333 Language!
ILOVEMYLITTLEMAX 10 months ago
@ILOVEMYLITTLEMAX
Sorry, mother, I didn't realize there were 8 year olds watching les miserables ;_;
SuperKaitie333 10 months ago
@SuperKaitie333 jean valjean dies :D you stab someone
TheHaxman999 9 months ago
@SuperKaitie333 I really love your comment LOL
Troyellaislove 9 months ago
@SuperKaitie333 I Have To Agree With You. Gavroche Is The Reason I Watch Half Of Les Mis. He's Just Epic!:)
GrowlitheProduction1 8 months ago
The best Javert!
DeRicci 10 months ago
Lewis does damn good "Stars", I must say. His "till then" and the end is great. Not quite so wild about the rest of his performance in the show.
jmarshall60 10 months ago
Who was that little kid? He was adorable:)
darcy296 10 months ago
@darcy296 That would be little Gavroche :D
Lullaby327 10 months ago
Norm Lewis is an INCREDIBLE vocalist and sings this song to perfection, but Philip Quast will always be the definitive voice of Javert.
LexathonLA 10 months ago
What an annoying, hammy Gavroche. Hate that phony wink.
nooyawkfun 10 months ago
@nooyawkfun
Hate you >:L
SuperKaitie333 10 months ago
@SuperKaitie333 Because you know it's true. hee hee
nooyawkfun 7 months ago
I absolutely ADORE Gavroche's wink at the end of his riff! <3
godotandL4ever 10 months ago 4
I ADORE HIM SO MUCH. the only thing I don't understand is why he wasn't encouraged to sing the whole song... he clearly has an incredible voice and the speak-singing doesn't do his talent credit!
fotok8 10 months ago
Personally, I don't think anyone can sing this song better than Terrence Mann (yes, including Phillip Quast), but he's pretty damn good.
Playstation72 10 months ago
Where. Are. His. Sideburns?!?! Ponytail?! Hat?! Geez, I'm surprised he even has the nightstick and coat.
caviekim 11 months ago
lol he's from sex and the city 2 :)
angelofmusic700 11 months ago
i saw him live in the west end on tuesday and he was incredible!! him and samantha barks stood out by a mile as the best people in the whole show! his voice has such a beautiful tone, i could listen to him for hours
jenpenphan 11 months ago
this is amazing!
Hertsable 11 months ago
Gavroche needed a whole song to himself. Seriously! Why'd they make Little People such a short song in this concert?
monkys4ever 11 months ago 4
3:29 Best Dang Gavroche Line EVER!!!!!
GrowlitheProduction1 11 months ago 3
best. javert. ever.
littlexlove 11 months ago
This video watched by one die hard R&H fan!
kaboom8888 11 months ago
Okay. Bill Cosby I understand but President Obama? How does he look like him?
Not all black people look the same! :P
WateverWatever04 11 months ago 4
WHERE ARE THE SIDEBURNS!!!!!!!!!?????!!!!!!!!!!!
Broszko15 11 months ago
@Broszko15 They were too awesome. He had to hide them so people would stop attacking them and trying to steal them~
ShadowinEX 11 months ago
is this earl carpenter?
jamesthewizard98 11 months ago
@jamesthewizard98 Nope, Norm Lewis.
scullen08 11 months ago 9
@jamesthewizard98 Earl Carpenter is the bishop in this production
Roz2889 10 months ago
what a magnificent voice! it's so beautiful!
HynCutie 11 months ago
Love love love him....
racheleholcomb 11 months ago
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Just Beautiful... :')
TinyNance 11 months ago
Just Beautiful :')
TinyNance 11 months ago
i love this song it's so beautiful!! oh gavroche! :)
jbLover9811 11 months ago
wow incredible - amazingly controlled voice
frat28 11 months ago
omfg i love gavrouche!!! his name is robert madge and hes done a LOT of other really really good parts
CabbageRunners 11 months ago
There needs to be a bumper sticker that has Gavorche in that Obama hope thing. That would be hilarious!
Failproductions59 11 months ago
Gavroche is so cute him and his wink
sailormerecury8 11 months ago
I am actually in love with Gavroche after that song.
Wickedlymiserables 11 months ago 4
i was surprised to see a black Javert but he did a good job at i think. but Phillip will always be my favorite.
singsongfly 11 months ago
Gavroche's wink is so cute.:D I just want to hug him...:)
G00dy2shoez117 11 months ago 4
good job obama
RobotCamelz 11 months ago
good job obama
RobotCamelz 11 months ago
Is that Norm Lewis?
wielhelmusvannassov 11 months ago
0 people are racist for a change. Awesome.
sidobeaph 11 months ago
Take a look at the performance of 'Empty Chairs and Empty Tables' by Nick Jonas, then compare it to this performance of Norm Lewis' in the same concert. Notice how close Jonas has to get to the microphone just to be heard, then notice how far away Lewis stands from the mic to keep from overpowering it.
That's the difference between a singer and a vocal performer.
Jonas seems like a nice guy, the type of kid you want to have a cheeseburger with. But he's just not cut from the same cloth.
Crash8686 11 months ago 59
@Crash8686 you made me laugh, i'll give you that xD "the type of kid you want to have a cheesburger with"? lol
jbLover9811 11 months ago
@Crash8686 Or, he's not trained as an operatic singer. Who also is a bass-baritone (which have the loudest voices). I agree that he's not anywhere close to the same league as Lewis, but it's not because of volume.
Iamnemo1994 9 months ago
@Crash8686
Lewis could have been a little closer....his rendition was weak compared to Quast's.
Aileron2112 9 months ago
@Crash8686 The difference is that Nick Jonas hasn't been trained to sing this powerfully. As a pop singer, he never had to do it. I'm sure if he had some proper training for a few years he could do it.
lisambofoh 9 months ago
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@Crash8686 So what? So easy to criticize.
laughsalott36 9 months ago
i LOVE gavroche!!! hes so good!!! love his little wink and smile at the end!!!
darkemovampirewrath 11 months ago 3
This guy is good....very good. Quast still the best!
LuckyTTCo 11 months ago
I looove this song!!!
The lyrics are so awesome!
9claudiajenssen 11 months ago
I thoroughly enjoyed Norm's performance especially the "Confrontation." I've watched other performances of Javert, but I keep coming back to Norm's. Superbly done!
jorcha1960 11 months ago
I honestly cannot understand how people can compare this guy to Philip Quast or even say he's better. It makes me laugh, but sad at the same time. Crazy world.
TheWanderingAngel 11 months ago
@TheWanderingAngel Its called an opinion. It doesn't negate the greatness of Phillip Quast.
laughsalott36 9 months ago
My jaw is literally on the floor!
He is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!
DanceHelena138 11 months ago 5
You all need to look up Brian Stokes Mitchell as Javert in the Stars Bowl! He is incredible! Way better than this guy. I don't hate Norm Lewis but I would take Philip Quast over him and Stokes over Queast.
padawan701 11 months ago
I expand, not even the authors of Les Mis could have envisioned a more perfect interpreter for his character Javert than what Norm Lewis delivers. I've seen many versions of the play and no one comes even close to the power, presence, pitch, emission, strength and overall command of the scene and situation. Norm Lewis defines the character, HE IS JAVERT!!!!
neimanmario 11 months ago 5
@neimanmario - Philip Quast. That's all I have to say on the matter.
TheWanderingAngel 11 months ago 2
This role was written for Norm Lewis him. So far no one else comes close. He IS Javert.
neimanmario 11 months ago
@neimanmario ...written for Norm Lewis? I kinda laughed at that.
kylejerel 11 months ago 2
I like Norm Lewis' singing voice, it's really nice. But I like Philip Quast's acting better. Always cool to see different takes on the same songs though.
skystarless 1 year ago
He looks like a young Bill Cosby XD
RealGenius97 1 year ago 4
With the Mutton Chops, Norm would be a damn near perfect Javert. Side note, this Gavroche, IS perfect.
magicman4293 1 year ago 2
Saw the special, dug this cat. He can wail. Never heard of Phillip Quasi, checked him out, he has the acting chops and the sideburns, but I must say, this guy takes the ticket in my book.
TheJamesVincent 1 year ago 2
@TheJamesVincent I totally agree this guy has the complete package even the sniffs inbetween lines
absolutley brilliant
keith1059 11 months ago 2
I've listened to Phillip Quast's Javre...and I prefer this gent as Javre. There is more character in this man's voice than there is in any of Quast's performance. I'm sorry but these songs need to be song...not spoken, and Quast speaks them in a sing-song manner. This man actually SINGS them. But whatever, to each their own.
TheMusicmanMB 1 year ago
this guy is pretty EPIC the only thing that i dont like him is that he doesnt have the epic sideburns like Phillip Quast had but he is still kickass
remerus520 1 year ago 7
ya know at first i really preferred Phillip Quast, but now im thoroughly certain i cant pick between to two, they are both absolutely remarkable
aceofclubs002 1 year ago
Okay I must say that while I think Phillip Quast is awesome, Norm is the best freaking Javert I have ever freaking seen.
Broadwaygirl01 1 year ago
Marvelous!
Analisa328 1 year ago
how, amazing.
ravensfan66 1 year ago
chocolate power javert!
RandomPersonman 1 year ago 4