PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Many Adventures of #DeadFantine!" Backstage With Victoria Huston-Elem at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Large-Scale Les Miz

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News   PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Many Adventures of #DeadFantine!" Backstage With Victoria Huston-Elem at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Large-Scale Les Miz
By Matthew Blank
Jun 27, 2014
 
Victoria Huston-Elem stars as Fantine in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's epic production of Les Misérables, which features a 4-level set and a company of 109. She takes us behind the scenes and shares a series of exciting pics, including a "Jesus Spider" and some serious Whore Couture.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Many Adventures of #DeadFantine!" Backstage With Victoria Huston-Elem at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Large-Scale Les Miz

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "The Many Adventures of #DeadFantine!" Backstage With Victoria Huston-Elem at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Large-Scale Les Miz

Victoria Huston-Elem stars as Fantine in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's epic production of Les Misérables, which features a 4-level set and a company of 109. She takes us behind the scenes and shares a series of exciting pics, including a "Jesus Spider" and some serious Whore Couture.

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Submitted for the approval of the Playbill Society: I call this story, "The Many Adventures of #DeadFantine." BREAK.
Submitted for the approval of the Playbill Society: I call this story, "The Many Adventures of #DeadFantine." BREAK. Victoria Huston-Elem
After several weeks of rehearsal, its finally time to open our epic production of <i>Les Miserables</i>! Here's a view of our sign-in board, complete with daily memos and reminders.
After several weeks of rehearsal, its finally time to open our epic production of Les Miserables! Here's a view of our sign-in board, complete with daily memos and reminders. Victoria Huston-Elem
Our beautiful theatre: The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. Try to imagine looking out at all these people during the closing number.
Our beautiful theatre: The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. Try to imagine looking out at all these people during the closing number. Victoria Huston-Elem
Waiting for last-minute notes from our director. Fellow actor Kai Daly is rocking his beard. I am rocking the bald look.
Waiting for last-minute notes from our director. Fellow actor Kai Daly is rocking his beard. I am rocking the bald look. Victoria Huston-Elem
Not actually bald! Just pin-curled. Sarah Quinn (Cosette) and I are ready for wigs and microphones.
Not actually bald! Just pin-curled. Sarah Quinn (Cosette) and I are ready for wigs and microphones. Victoria Huston-Elem
A quick look at our stunning set. Designed by Michael Raiford, we have a three-story barricade spinning on a giant turntable. This set is made even more impressive by Helena Kuukka's elegant lighting design.
A quick look at our stunning set. Designed by Michael Raiford, we have a three-story barricade spinning on a giant turntable. This set is made even more impressive by Helena Kuukka's elegant lighting design. Victoria Huston-Elem
As we make our way backstage, we are greeted by tables of wigs all prepped for quick changes in Act Two. Our hair designer, Cindy Ludwig, is always on top of her game.
As we make our way backstage, we are greeted by tables of wigs all prepped for quick changes in Act Two. Our hair designer, Cindy Ludwig, is always on top of her game. Victoria Huston-Elem
Speaking of wigs, here's one that didn't make the cut. Our creative team decided they wanted something shorter and less styled for Fantine's haircut. Too bad, because this is the blonde doppleganger of Victoria Huston-Elem circa 2006.
Speaking of wigs, here's one that didn't make the cut. Our creative team decided they wanted something shorter and less styled for Fantine's haircut. Too bad, because this is the blonde doppleganger of Victoria Huston-Elem circa 2006. Victoria Huston-Elem
Off to my dressing room, which features a very slippery leather couch. I was sitting upright seconds before.
Off to my dressing room, which features a very slippery leather couch. I was sitting upright seconds before. Victoria Huston-Elem
My family sent flowers for opening/my early birthday. Leave it to my sister-in-law to find a balloon that says "Break A Leg!"
My family sent flowers for opening/my early birthday. Leave it to my sister-in-law to find a balloon that says "Break A Leg!" Victoria Huston-Elem
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Chuck Wagner (Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast) previously portrayed Javert in the Broadway production of Les Miz and now steps into the role of Valjean for the Lyric Theatre production that also features Danny Rothman (Ragtime) as Javert and Huston-Elem (The Addams Family) as Fantine.

Michael Baron directs the production that runs through June 28 at the Civic Center. The production features a chorus of over 60 voices. Ashley Wells choreographs with music direction by Andrew Bryan. The cast also includes Julie Johnson and Tommy Cunningham as the scheming innkeepers, the Thenardiers, respectively, with Vince Leseney, Dallas Lish, Russell McCook, Eric McNaughton, Sarah Quinn, Adrienne Tang, Michael James, Hallie Hunt, Chad Anderson, Isaiah Bailey, Elin Bhaird, Travis James Burch, Gino Chaviano, Kai Daly, Harrison Drake, Alex Enterline, Eric Friedman, Mateja Govich, Melissa Griffith, Mandy Jiran, Renee Lawrence, Storm Lineberger, Dalycia J. Phipps, Perry Sook, Maggie Spicer, Jennifer Teel, Addie Wagner, Arden Walker, Jace Appling, Harper S. Brady, Max Brown, Ethan James Carr, Campbell Walker Fields, Jackson Gifford, Mason Imboden, Trey Johnson, Jacob Marino and George Schroeder.

Les Misérables has set design by Michael Raiford, costume design by Jeffrey Meek, sound design by Toby Algya, lighting design by Helena Kuukka, prop design by Courtney Strong and hair design by Cindy Ludwig.

Les Miserables has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, book by Alain Boublil and Schönberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer.

Purchase tickets by visiting Lyric’s box office at 1727 NW 16th Street, calling (405) 524-9312 or visiting LyricTheatreOKC.com.

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