Overview
- The production announced Wednesday that Barks will play eight Fantine performances May 18–23 at the Sondheim Theatre before joining arena dates in Birmingham, at the Royal Albert Hall, and at Radio City Music Hall.
- Martha Kirby resumes the role of Fantine on May 25 after Barks' weeklong engagement.
- Barks called the return a true full-circle moment and said playing Fantine feels especially meaningful in this chapter of her life as a mother.
- She first joined the Les Misérables world as Éponine in the West End, at the O2 anniversary concert, and in the 2012 film after Mackintosh discovered her on the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything.
- Les Misérables continues its record West End run at the Sondheim Theatre, with the musical logging more than 270 awards worldwide since its 1985 debut.