The time is near! Jason Forbach, who has been playing Feuilly and understudying Enjolras in Les Miserables, has temporaily assumed the role of the revolutionary leader. Forbach will spearhead the crusade through November 30 at the Imperial Theatre. He steps in for Kyle Scatliffe, who originated the role in the current revival and who is currently on leave.
Forbach played Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary National Touring production of the Schönberg and Boublil musical. He also appeared in The Phantom of the Opera in Las Vegas and regional productions of Miss Saigon, Into the Woods and A Christmas Carol.
Directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell, the re-imagined Les Miz currently stars Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean, Will Swenson as Javert, Caissie Levy as Fantine, Nikki M. James as Eponine, Andy Mientus as Marius, Samantha Hill as Cosette and Cliff Saunders and Keala Settle as the Thenardiers.