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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart Shatto

Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got! — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart Shatto

Bart Shatto, who was seen in the original Broadway production of Les Misérables, stars as Jean Valjean in the Surflight staging of the Tony Award-winning musical in Beach Haven, NJ. He shares some fun pics from backstage and around the scenic seaside town. Read the
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This is me - Bart Shatto, starring as Jean Valjean in the Surflight theatre's production of </i>Les Miserables</i>. I am here at Beach Haven (Long Beach Island). I am sitting here facing the bay side of the island. — This is me - Bart Shatto, starring as Jean Valjean in the Surflight theatre's production of Les Miserables. I am here at Beach Haven (Long Beach Island). I am sitting here facing the bay side of the island.

Bart Shatto

Here's our adorable theatre that has been operating for over 60 years. It's in its 64th season and looking good! — Here's our adorable theatre that has been operating for over 60 years. It's in its 64th season and looking good!

Bart Shatto

Our poster greets visitors to L.B.I. (Long Beach Island). Located 25 miles north of Atlantic City - 18 miles in length and half a mile wide - it's like Manhattan but with surfing! — Our poster greets visitors to L.B.I. (Long Beach Island). Located 25 miles north of Atlantic City - 18 miles in length and half a mile wide - it's like Manhattan but with surfing!

Bart Shatto

This is Elite Fitness (our neighborhood Gym) where men lift other men. Tom Demichele (pictured left) adds support — This is Elite Fitness (our neighborhood Gym) where men lift other men. Tom Demichele (pictured left) adds support

Bart Shatto

Prepping for the heavy lifting I do in the sewer scene, I am grocery shopping while doing my Marius Workout 2.0! — Prepping for the heavy lifting I do in the sewer scene, I am grocery shopping while doing my Marius Workout 2.0!

Bart Shatto

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Working out with the Marius 2.0 (Nicholas Cox) is incredibly time efficient. — Working out with the Marius 2.0 (Nicholas Cox) is incredibly time efficient.

Bart Shatto

This is where the Marius Workout 2.0 gets a bit dicey! — This is where the Marius Workout 2.0 gets a bit dicey!

Bart Shatto

Our musical director, Henco Espag will be conducting from the seats! — Our musical director, Henco Espag will be conducting from the seats!

Bart Shatto

Heir director Norb Joerder and our PSM Michael Iannelli "tech it out in da house!" — Heir director Norb Joerder and our PSM Michael Iannelli "tech it out in da house!"

Bart Shatto

Our amazing ensemble of actors enjoy a moment during tech rehearsal — Our amazing ensemble of actors enjoy a moment during tech rehearsal

Bart Shatto

Ali Gleason (Eponine) does her best Artful Dodger! — Ali Gleason (Eponine) does her best Artful Dodger!

Bart Shatto

Jillian Gottlieb (Cosette) and Nicholas Cox (Maruis) make a perfect couple! A casting coup! — Jillian Gottlieb (Cosette) and Nicholas Cox (Maruis) make a perfect couple! A casting coup!

Bart Shatto

Jeff Sullivan (ensemble member) and I pose at the opening night party — Jeff Sullivan (ensemble member) and I pose at the opening night party

Bart Shatto

Vincent Crocilla Jr. (Gavroche) and I at the opening party for "Les Mis" at Buckalews — Vincent Crocilla Jr. (Gavroche) and I at the opening party for "Les Mis" at Buckalews

Bart Shatto

Constantine Maroulis, myself, Todd Alan Johnson (Javert) and Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) strike our most "rad" Spinal Tap poses — Constantine Maroulis, myself, Todd Alan Johnson (Javert) and Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) strike our most "rad" Spinal Tap poses

Bart Shatto

I would love to take credit for this photo but i can't - it was shot by brilliant photographer, Chase Heilman. �뵺�� loved it and ran it on their site - Broadway at the beach, baby! — I would love to take credit for this photo but i can't - it was shot by brilliant photographer, Chase Heilman. �뵺�� loved it and ran it on their site - Broadway at the beach, baby!

Bart Shatto

The handsome young men that make up <i>Les Mis</i> — The handsome young men that make up Les Mis

Bart Shatto

The real talent behind <i>Les Mis</i>"- Dee Spencer wigs the entire cast all by her lonesome! — The real talent behind Les Mis"- Dee Spencer wigs the entire cast all by her lonesome!

Bart Shatto

We call it "Mini-Mis!" It's small but packs a powerful punch. (A view from Stage Left wing) — We call it "Mini-Mis!" It's small but packs a powerful punch. (A view from Stage Left wing)

Bart Shatto

Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) displays his Surflight pride with a tumbler - I'll tumble for ya! — Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) displays his Surflight pride with a tumbler - I'll tumble for ya!

Bart Shatto

Beth Miller (from our ensemble) poses in her whore hat - this girl is the next Sutton Foster - watch out for her! — Beth Miller (from our ensemble) poses in her whore hat - this girl is the next Sutton Foster - watch out for her!

Bart Shatto

Backstage comments are shared by all! — Backstage comments are shared by all!

Bart Shatto

One of my favorite restaurants at Beach Haven is called Buckalews. My wife, Amy and friends Ken and Nicole agree — One of my favorite restaurants at Beach Haven is called Buckalews. My wife, Amy and friends Ken and Nicole agree

Bart Shatto

Entertainers from Showplace Ice Cream parlor (Ryan Dubinin and Chris Bratek) - it's been around for over 30 years — Entertainers from Showplace Ice Cream parlor (Ryan Dubinin and Chris Bratek) - it's been around for over 30 years

Bart Shatto

Me and Maddox Skigen (Gavroche) hang out at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor — Me and Maddox Skigen (Gavroche) hang out at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor

Bart Shatto

Branded for Battle! 24601! They call me "Ginger Jackman" — Branded for Battle! 24601! They call me "Ginger Jackman"

Bart Shatto

Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got! — Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got!

Bart Shatto

Yvonne Strumecki (Madame Thenardier) prepares for her moment — Yvonne Strumecki (Madame Thenardier) prepares for her moment

Bart Shatto

This dress is can accommodate one Valjean -possibly two! Yvonne Strumecki (Madame T) provides the room — This dress is can accommodate one Valjean -possibly two! Yvonne Strumecki (Madame T) provides the room

Bart Shatto

I met this young man, Robert Rozzi at a summer program called "Challenger." It brings music, singing and dancing to special needs kids. Robert is huge <i>Les Mis</i> fan. We talk everyday. He finally sees his favorite show. Robert's father proudly smiles. — I met this young man, Robert Rozzi at a summer program called "Challenger." It brings music, singing and dancing to special needs kids. Robert is huge Les Mis fan. We talk everyday. He finally sees his favorite show. Robert's father proudly smiles.

Bart Shatto

My cousin (who I haven't seen in 40 years) shows up at a matinee! — My cousin (who I haven't seen in 40 years) shows up at a matinee!

Bart Shatto

My friend, Michelle visits from Chicago and we have an amazing dinner at Bistro 14 - several minutes from Surflight theatre. Their flounder (pan-fried) is incredible! — My friend, Michelle visits from Chicago and we have an amazing dinner at Bistro 14 - several minutes from Surflight theatre. Their flounder (pan-fried) is incredible!

Bart Shatto

My friend from Chicago, Michelle and I enjoy the famous Showplace Ice Cream Parlor (adjacent to the Surflight theatre). Ice cream concoctions are named after famous musicals. I ordered a "Music Man" because I like chocolate and peanut butter. — My friend from Chicago, Michelle and I enjoy the famous Showplace Ice Cream Parlor (adjacent to the Surflight theatre). Ice cream concoctions are named after famous musicals. I ordered a "Music Man" because I like chocolate and peanut butter.

Bart Shatto

I get a lift from my beautiful female ensemble. — I get a lift from my beautiful female ensemble.

Bart Shatto

I have a "Marius" on my back! Nicholas Cox shows his best side! That workout paid off. — I have a "Marius" on my back! Nicholas Cox shows his best side! That workout paid off.

Bart Shatto

I don't need no stinkin' gym! — I don't need no stinkin' gym!

Bart Shatto

Will you join in our crusade? And then go surfing afterwards? — Will you join in our crusade? And then go surfing afterwards?

Bart Shatto

Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got!

This is me - Bart Shatto, starring as Jean Valjean in the Surflight theatre's production of </i>Les Miserables</i>. I am here at Beach Haven (Long Beach Island). I am sitting here facing the bay side of the island.

Here's our adorable theatre that has been operating for over 60 years. It's in its 64th season and looking good!

Our poster greets visitors to L.B.I. (Long Beach Island). Located 25 miles north of Atlantic City - 18 miles in length and half a mile wide - it's like Manhattan but with surfing!

This is Elite Fitness (our neighborhood Gym) where men lift other men. Tom Demichele (pictured left) adds support

Prepping for the heavy lifting I do in the sewer scene, I am grocery shopping while doing my Marius Workout 2.0!

Working out with the Marius 2.0 (Nicholas Cox) is incredibly time efficient.

This is where the Marius Workout 2.0 gets a bit dicey!

Our musical director, Henco Espag will be conducting from the seats!

Heir director Norb Joerder and our PSM Michael Iannelli "tech it out in da house!"

Our amazing ensemble of actors enjoy a moment during tech rehearsal

Ali Gleason (Eponine) does her best Artful Dodger!

Jillian Gottlieb (Cosette) and Nicholas Cox (Maruis) make a perfect couple! A casting coup!

Jeff Sullivan (ensemble member) and I pose at the opening night party

Vincent Crocilla Jr. (Gavroche) and I at the opening party for "Les Mis" at Buckalews

Constantine Maroulis, myself, Todd Alan Johnson (Javert) and Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) strike our most "rad" Spinal Tap poses

I would love to take credit for this photo but i can't - it was shot by brilliant photographer, Chase Heilman. �뵺�� loved it and ran it on their site - Broadway at the beach, baby!

The handsome young men that make up <i>Les Mis</i>

The real talent behind <i>Les Mis</i>"- Dee Spencer wigs the entire cast all by her lonesome!

We call it "Mini-Mis!" It's small but packs a powerful punch. (A view from Stage Left wing)

Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) displays his Surflight pride with a tumbler - I'll tumble for ya!

Beth Miller (from our ensemble) poses in her whore hat - this girl is the next Sutton Foster - watch out for her!

Backstage comments are shared by all!

One of my favorite restaurants at Beach Haven is called Buckalews. My wife, Amy and friends Ken and Nicole agree

Entertainers from Showplace Ice Cream parlor (Ryan Dubinin and Chris Bratek) - it's been around for over 30 years

Me and Maddox Skigen (Gavroche) hang out at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor

Branded for Battle! 24601! They call me "Ginger Jackman"

Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got!

Yvonne Strumecki (Madame Thenardier) prepares for her moment

This dress is can accommodate one Valjean -possibly two! Yvonne Strumecki (Madame T) provides the room

I met this young man, Robert Rozzi at a summer program called "Challenger." It brings music, singing and dancing to special needs kids. Robert is huge <i>Les Mis</i> fan. We talk everyday. He finally sees his favorite show. Robert's father proudly smiles.

My cousin (who I haven't seen in 40 years) shows up at a matinee!

My friend, Michelle visits from Chicago and we have an amazing dinner at Bistro 14 - several minutes from Surflight theatre. Their flounder (pan-fried) is incredible!

My friend from Chicago, Michelle and I enjoy the famous Showplace Ice Cream Parlor (adjacent to the Surflight theatre). Ice cream concoctions are named after famous musicals. I ordered a "Music Man" because I like chocolate and peanut butter.

I get a lift from my beautiful female ensemble.

I have a "Marius" on my back! Nicholas Cox shows his best side! That workout paid off.

I don't need no stinkin' gym!

Will you join in our crusade? And then go surfing afterwards?

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