Les Miserables
Seen by over 53 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages!
Les Miserables
An unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.
The New York Times on the original Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Seen by over 53 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages!
Why see Les Miserables?
One of the world's most epic musicals, Les Miserables, is on tour and hits the in , ,
Les Misérables has been seen by over 53 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages since its first London performance in October 1985. The original Broadway production opened on March 12, 1987, at the Broadway Theatre, winning seven Tony Awards that season, including Best Musical. The show went on to play a total of 6,680 performances.
Based on Victor Hugo's epic novel. Relentless policeman Javert pursues escaped convict Jean Valjean over decades through the tumult of revolutionary France. Valjean becomes a mayor, agrees to raise the daughter of dying prostitute and joins the fight for freedom. None of this impresses the single-minded Javert, until the day Valjean saves his life. Score includes 'Who Am I?', 'A Little Fall of Rain', 'One Day More', 'Bring Him Home' and 'I Dreamed a Dream'.
Key Information
Audience
Les Miserables may be inappropriate for those aged under 14
Run Time
Two hours and 55 minutes with one intermission
Dates
Finished Jun 5, 2011
Creative
Originally Produced by Cameron Mackintosh
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Reviews
Customer reviews
51 reviews, average rating: (3.4 Stars)
Ana
Justifiably a classic! (I'd say 4.5 stars if I could.)
This is my third time seeing Les Mis onstage (8/11/23 in Hollywood) and I'd see it again in a heartbeat. The voices and acting were fantastic--some gorgeous harmonizing!--and, even though I've seen one production with the rotating stage circle, I didn't feel like anything was missing without it. The background projections were great at giving the scenes depth. / Minor criticisms: Some of the quieter lines were TOO quiet, and some lyrics seemed rushed compared to the OBC recording; my companion said she wished the lyrics were projected. As others have said, I highly recommend reading a synopsis or the lyrics beforehand so as not to miss important details and witty quips. [Side note not meant as a criticism: Interesting to see that a line of "Beggars at the Feast" has been changed to make Thenardier not sound like a homophobe. Sign of the times.] ... Read more
Bonnie
10 out of 5 stars
Excellent and beyond. Flawless. From the sound, to the lighting to the orchestra to the cast everything was exceptional and just seemed to complement each other from beginning to end. This was my second time seeing les mis. The first 30 years ago in Montreal. It was amazing back then but outdid itself today! Thank you for all your hard work everyone involved and bringing us into your world and the life experience the characters lived. ... Read more
Lisa Olsen
Incredible Vocals
After much frustration with ridiculous traffic (something that should have been handled better by the venue), I was moved to tears multiple times last night! The inspiring story was magnified by absolutely incredible vocals that carried the entire production. I brought my 11 year old granddaughter and she loved it as well. Wow! Amazing! ... Read more
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