Rob Houchen is currently starring as Marius in the West End production of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre, marking his West End debut.
Rob has appeared in many one-off concerts including Scott Alan Live (Hippodrome), The Twelve Tenors, Anderson & Petty Live (Delfont Room) and West End Fest (Actors Church) as well as the recent one-off charity gala West End performance of Godspell (Lyric).
On Sunday (24th August) Rob will star alongside Louise Dearman and his Les Mis co-star Michael Colbourne in Hamlisch at the St James Theatre for two performances only.
The show will celebrate the work of composer Marvin Hamlisch, featuring songs from his musicals including ‘A Chorus Line’, ‘Sweet Smell Of Success’, ‘They’re Playing Our Song’, ‘The Nutty Professor’ and ‘Smile’, as well as music written especially for Barbra Streisand.
I recently spoke to Rob about the pressures of playing such an iconic musical theatre role, Les Mis’ new cast and the beauty of Marvin Hamlisch’s music…
Marvin Hamlisch had such an incredible career, what drew you to this concert?
His music is so beautiful. I was told I would be doing ‘I Cannot Hear the City’ (from Sweet Smell of Success) and I really like that song, it really interested me. And then I wanted to work with Alex (Parker, producer/musical director) who I already knew. The cast and set up are great and I love the venue so I thought it would be a great concert!
