Will Les Miz Movie Star Samantha Barks Make Broadway Debut in New Musical Amelie?

Will Samantha Barks make her Broadway debut in Amélie? The Les Miz stage and screen star led a recent workshop of the musical adaptation of the 2001 French film. As previously reported, the new tuner is set to receive its world premiere at California’s Berkeley Repertory Theatre in August. The production features a score by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Messé and Nathan Tysen and a book by Craig Lucas. Tony winner Pam MacKinnon directs.

Barks rose to worldwide recognition when she starred as Eponine in the Les Miserables movie adaptation. Her U.K. stage credits include Les Miz in the West End as well as the 25th anniversary concert, City of Angels at the Donmar, Cabaret, Oliver! and Chicago.

Amélie tells the story of a young girl who was home-schooled by her mother and cultivated a very active imagination. The show details her life in Paris as she helps those around her try to find love, and ultimately falls in love herself.

No plans have yet been confirmed regarding the musical's Broadway bow.