Tony Winner Nikki M. James Sets Departure Date From Broadway's Les Miserables

Tony winner Nikki M. James will give her final performance as Eponine in Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Miserables on January 11, 2015. Erin Clemons will play Eponine from January 13 through February 8, with Brittney Johnson performing the role February 10 through March 1. Additional principal casting for the production's second year on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre will be announced soon.

James won a Tony for her performance in The Book of Mormon. Her additional Broadway credits include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and All Shook Up. Her film and TV credits include Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 30 Rock, All Is Bright and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby.

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