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"The heart of the show is Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean."
"Ramin Karimloo makes a tremendous Broadway debut"
"The revelation is Ramin Karimloo. [...] Best sung and acted Valjean I've ever seen."
"The highlight of his performance, and perhaps the production as a whole, is Mr. Karimloo’s beautifully restrained but richly felt rendition of “Bring Him Home."
"he’s truly excellent — the best I’ve ever seen live."
"The one source of unanimous praise was Karimloo’s Jean Valjean, which Isherwood called “a sterling Broadway debut.”
"there is another compelling reason to check out this production: its leading man, Ramin Karimloo…Perhaps we’ll have the good fortune to see Karimloo tackle Billy Bigelow or Sweeney Todd in the future, or perform in an original musical that can more fully accommodate his robust gifts as a singer and actor. "
"And then there is Karimloo, whose Valjean evolves from a feral, hotheaded convict into a dashing, dignified hero without a shadow of Hugh Jackman from the 2012 movie on his brow. "
"he doesn’t disappoint. His Jean Valjean has the brawn and the brooding demeanor of a man who has endured two decades of incarcerated hard labor on minor charges. But he also brings the requisite spiritual elevation of the transformed Valjean, without forcing the victimized character’s saintliness…"
EXEUNT Magazine:
"Ramin Karimloo, who brings an ardent vitality and an out-of-this-world singing voice to the part. He brings with him some welcome new vocal phrasings to “switch up” the sound of the role"
TheaterMania:
"Happily, there are plenty of great performances in this revival: Chief among them is Karimloo, who... embodies a grittier, sexier Valjean... turning "Bring Him Home" into a jaw-dropping and unforgettable high prayer."
NBC NewYork:
"Make no mistake, this “Les Miz” is Karimloo’s story. I was awed by the actor’s soaring voice, particularly during the final notes of “Bring Him Home,” which seem to last blissfully forever. He’s captivating and charismatic."
New Jersey Newsroom:
"Making a fine Broadway debut, Ramin Karimloo is a gleaming Jean Valjean who delivers his songs in a robust, at times metal-edged voice. Karimloo’s warm, natural ways as a kindly fugitive from a chain gang underline Valjean’s compassionate nature. His hushed delivery of “Bring Him Home” is among the show’s peaks. "
New York Post:
"Karimloo introduces himself with a bang — he opens up his shirt, crying “I am Jean Valjean!” His performance is affecting"
Newsday:
"If we need a reason for yet-another revival of "Les Misérables" the answer reveals itself in the first scene and stays riveting until the strenuous three-hour epic's final moments. The reason is Ramin Karimloo. This Iranian-born, Canadian-raised, rising star from London galvanizes the newly staged production with a portrayal of Jean Valjean..."
Talkin' Broadway:
"Though rather young and considerably more heartthrobby than most Valjeans, [Karimloo is] truly excellent — the best I’ve ever seen live... "
Lighting & Sound America:
"...this is a Les Miz that packs many thrills. First among them is the Jean Valjean of Ramin Karimloo… Quite simply, he has it all…"
Variety:
"The heroic Jean Valjean, played with great conviction and in ringing voice by Ramin Karimloo, rages (in “Soliloquy”) at the unjust law that cast him in penal servitude for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread."
The Hollywood Reporter:
Ramin Karimloo: "his Broadway debut has been a long time coming and he doesn't disappoint. His Jean Valjean has the brawn and the brooding demeanor of a man who has endured two decades of incarcerated hard labor on minor charges. But he also brings the requisite spiritual elevation of the transformed Valjean, without forcing the victimized character's saintliness. His voice is a powerful instrument but also achingly sweet in "Bring Him Home," his affecting second-act prayer to save the life of the young Marius (Andy Mientus). That song yields the production’s most ecstatic applause."
NY Daily News:
"Ramin Karimloo, who plays the fugitive convict Jean Valjean. When he sings “Bring Him Home,” the heaven-sent octave-leaping plea for mercy, his purity and hushed fervor lifts the production to a higher level..."
New York:
"This is no surprise with Ramin Karimloo, a next-generation mega-musical expert, who is passionate and precise as Valjean and delivers the most exquisite “Bring Him Home” I’ve ever heard."
Musical Theatre Review:
"...this new mounting has as its centerpiece a majestic performance by Ramin Karimloo"
The Broadway Blog:
"But what catapults this latest incarnation to a new level are the emotionally raw, visceral performances of its leading men: Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean [...] ...Karimloo, an Iranian-born Canadian actor, sports a soaring tenor voice (not to mention a full sleeve tattoo) that captures the nuances, vulnerability and rage of Valjean’s journey."
Broadway Etc:
"The one unequivocally great thing about this revival is Ramin Karimloo's superbly sung and acted Jean Valjean. Already an established star in London's West End, Karimloo is a force of nature as the wronged but deeply noble Valjean."
Examiner.com:
"Also on the plus side is Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean. He's a shining beacon in the show, tearing down and tearing up the house with his spectacular rendition of "Bring Him Home." His depth of character and richness of voice remain constant, elevating the show to greater heights."
West End Frame:
"His vocal control is unbelievable - he is superhuman. Karimloo takes the audience on every step of Jean Valjean's tremendous journey. He clearly knows the role inside out and has truly mastered how to grow and develop throughout the piece. The audience response to Karimloo's rendition of 'Bring Him Home' was quite something; you could feel the amazement beaming from the crowd."
Perez Hilton:
"Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean gives one of the best performances we have EVER seen in the theater! His voice is so unreal we thought they may have been using live autotune or a ton of reverb. They don't. His voice is just THAT GOOD! Such an awe-inspiring instrument!!!!!! And his acting was superb as well!"
EXEUNT Magazine:
"Ramin Karimloo, who brings an ardent vitality and an out-of-this-world singing voice to the part. He brings with him some welcome new vocal phrasings to “switch up” the sound of the role"
TheaterMania:
"Happily, there are plenty of great performances in this revival: Chief among them is Karimloo, who... embodies a grittier, sexier Valjean... turning "Bring Him Home" into a jaw-dropping and unforgettable high prayer."
NBC NewYork:
"Make no mistake, this “Les Miz” is Karimloo’s story. I was awed by the actor’s soaring voice, particularly during the final notes of “Bring Him Home,” which seem to last blissfully forever. He’s captivating and charismatic."
New Jersey Newsroom:
"Making a fine Broadway debut, Ramin Karimloo is a gleaming Jean Valjean who delivers his songs in a robust, at times metal-edged voice. Karimloo’s warm, natural ways as a kindly fugitive from a chain gang underline Valjean’s compassionate nature. His hushed delivery of “Bring Him Home” is among the show’s peaks. "
New York Post:
"Karimloo introduces himself with a bang — he opens up his shirt, crying “I am Jean Valjean!” His performance is affecting"
Newsday:
"If we need a reason for yet-another revival of "Les Misérables" the answer reveals itself in the first scene and stays riveting until the strenuous three-hour epic's final moments. The reason is Ramin Karimloo. This Iranian-born, Canadian-raised, rising star from London galvanizes the newly staged production with a portrayal of Jean Valjean..."
Talkin' Broadway:
"Though rather young and considerably more heartthrobby than most Valjeans, [Karimloo is] truly excellent — the best I’ve ever seen live... "
Lighting & Sound America:
"...this is a Les Miz that packs many thrills. First among them is the Jean Valjean of Ramin Karimloo… Quite simply, he has it all…"
Variety:
"The heroic Jean Valjean, played with great conviction and in ringing voice by Ramin Karimloo, rages (in “Soliloquy”) at the unjust law that cast him in penal servitude for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread."
The Hollywood Reporter:
Ramin Karimloo: "his Broadway debut has been a long time coming and he doesn't disappoint. His Jean Valjean has the brawn and the brooding demeanor of a man who has endured two decades of incarcerated hard labor on minor charges. But he also brings the requisite spiritual elevation of the transformed Valjean, without forcing the victimized character's saintliness. His voice is a powerful instrument but also achingly sweet in "Bring Him Home," his affecting second-act prayer to save the life of the young Marius (Andy Mientus). That song yields the production’s most ecstatic applause."
NY Daily News:
"Ramin Karimloo, who plays the fugitive convict Jean Valjean. When he sings “Bring Him Home,” the heaven-sent octave-leaping plea for mercy, his purity and hushed fervor lifts the production to a higher level..."
New York:
"This is no surprise with Ramin Karimloo, a next-generation mega-musical expert, who is passionate and precise as Valjean and delivers the most exquisite “Bring Him Home” I’ve ever heard."
Musical Theatre Review:
"...this new mounting has as its centerpiece a majestic performance by Ramin Karimloo"
The Broadway Blog:
"But what catapults this latest incarnation to a new level are the emotionally raw, visceral performances of its leading men: Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean [...] ...Karimloo, an Iranian-born Canadian actor, sports a soaring tenor voice (not to mention a full sleeve tattoo) that captures the nuances, vulnerability and rage of Valjean’s journey."
Broadway Etc:
"The one unequivocally great thing about this revival is Ramin Karimloo's superbly sung and acted Jean Valjean. Already an established star in London's West End, Karimloo is a force of nature as the wronged but deeply noble Valjean."
Examiner.com:
"Also on the plus side is Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean. He's a shining beacon in the show, tearing down and tearing up the house with his spectacular rendition of "Bring Him Home." His depth of character and richness of voice remain constant, elevating the show to greater heights."
West End Frame:
"His vocal control is unbelievable - he is superhuman. Karimloo takes the audience on every step of Jean Valjean's tremendous journey. He clearly knows the role inside out and has truly mastered how to grow and develop throughout the piece. The audience response to Karimloo's rendition of 'Bring Him Home' was quite something; you could feel the amazement beaming from the crowd."
Perez Hilton:
"Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean gives one of the best performances we have EVER seen in the theater! His voice is so unreal we thought they may have been using live autotune or a ton of reverb. They don't. His voice is just THAT GOOD! Such an awe-inspiring instrument!!!!!! And his acting was superb as well!"
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