(Cleveland, January 2, 2026) – Hayden Tee will reprise his role as Inspector Javert in the North American tour of Les Misérables. The production, which resumed its record-breaking tour in October 2022 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio, has been performing across the country.
The critically acclaimed musical will once again feature Tee as the relentless inspector javert, a role he has previously played on broadway, in London’s West End, and during a prior North American tour.
- Hayden tee is returning to the role of Inspector Javert in the North American tour of Les Misérables.
- Nick Cartell will continue in his acclaimed portrayal of Jean Valjean.
- The tour has already performed in numerous cities since relaunching in October 2022.
- The production features a full ensemble cast, with alternating performers in key roles.
Tee was most recently on Broadway as Lance in & Juliet, a role he also played in the Australian production. His other credits include Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and Marius in Les Misérables in London’s west End, according to the production’s declaration.
Nick Cartell will continue his portrayal of the fugitive Jean Valjean, alongside Tee as Javert.The cast also includes Lindsay Heather Pearce as Fantine, Matt Crowle as thénardier, Victoria Huston-Elem as Madame Thénardier, Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras, Jaedynn Latter as Éponine, Peter Neureuther as marius, and Alexa Lopez as Cosette.Lillian Caster and kayla Scola-Giampapa will alternate in the roles of Little cosette/Young Éponine, while Cree-Silver Corley and Rocco Van Auken will alternate as Petit Gervais/Gavroche.
The ensemble includes Kyle Adams, Colin Anderson, David andino, Thomas Beeker, Daniel Gerard Bittner, Steve Czarnecki, Christian Engelhardt, Nicole Fragala, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, Gillian Hassert, Randy Jeter, Danny Martin, Mikako Martin, Eden Mau, Paige McNamara, Nicole Morris, Ashley Dawn Mortensen, Sarah Pansing, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Nicholas Pattarini, Juliette Redden, Matt Rosell, Christopher Robin Sapp, Ian Saverin, Zeya Grace swecker, Kaitlyn Sumner, David Thomas Walker, and Lamont J. Whitaker.
why It Matters
The return of Tee to the role of Javert is significant for fans of Les Misérables as he is widely praised for his interpretation of the character. His previous performances have garnered critical acclaim, and his return is expected to draw audiences to the tour. Les misérables remains a hugely popular musical, having been seen by over 130 million people in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, demonstrating its enduring appeal and cultural impact.
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