Earl Carpenter’s Photo Stash! The Les Miz Star Shows Off His Adorable Pals, Tasty Snacks & More Backstage

British musical theater star Earl Carpenter has crossed the pond in search of the ever-elusive prisoner 24601—he’s making his Broadway debut as Inspector Javert, reprising the role he played in the West End and Toronto productions of Les Miserables. Before he plays his final performance October 7 to make way for the revival’s original star Will Swenson, Broadway.com sent Carpenter on a backstage scavenger hunt! We asked Carpenter to take photos of a few of his favorite things at the Imperial Theatre, including a prop that "sorts out the beggars and whores." Check out a day in the life of Javert below!


My favorite thing in my dressing room
“My Bose speaker systems...the best!”


My view from the stage door
“This incredible show from audiences here. Took a while to get used to, but it’s amazing!!"


The best thing to eat on a two-show day
“Yum, yum, yum, yum and yum.”


My favorite line in the show
“Possibly Javert’s best line, showing his inevitable breakdown.”


My favorite fan gift
“This brilliant cup with a few roles I’ve played printed on it.”


The coolest prop in the show
“It has to be Javert’s truncheon. Sorts the beggars and whores out once and for all.”


My favorite co-star
“Has to be Kyle Scatliffe. He’s so adorable...he’s my friend! Lol!”


The crew member who saves my ass
“MK Flynt. It’s actually the tourist choices she’s helped me out with that have saved me! Thanks, MK.”


The best costume piece I wear
“Has to be my first costume. Classic and classy: Javert at home.”


My favorite spot in the theater
“Sitting in the theater between shows. So quiet!"


A selfie right before I go on stage