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Title: AMAZING!
Review: I have seen more versions of Les Mis than I can count. This was one of the best. The performances were moving, powerful -- just incredible. My favorite was Samantha Barks as Eponine. Not since Frances Ruffelle had I loved an actress' portrayal of Eponine so much. Banks' voice, emotions, expressions -- all of it was absolute perfection. I also thoroughly enjoyed Lea Salonga as Fantine, a role much better suited to her than that of Eponine. Alfie Boe made a great Jean Valjean -- very emotive. As for Nick Jonas -- yeah, he wasn't the best Marius I've ever seen. But he did a decent job, and it gave me more respect for him as an artist. He's been singing pop songs for too long; maybe if he stays on Broadway for awhile he can get up there with the greats. I would have liked him to deck the Thenardiers, though. I saw Marius do that at one show, at the wedding, and looooved it.In sum, if you love Les Mis, you'll enjoy this performance quite a bit.
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