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Les Miserables

Les Miserables at Mahalia Jackson Theatre

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 Nov 4, 2012

Creative

Originally Produced by Cameron Mackintosh
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)

Anonymous

Les Miserables

Loved the show. I’ve never seen it live in person before. It completely blew my mind, I would so totally see it again. ... Read more

Janis Musante

Run to See It

Probably one of the best performances we have ever seen. The cast and orchestra were perfect. This is a must see regardless of how many times you may have already seen it. ... Read more

Wayne and Donna Mazurek

One of best Les Mis

My wife and I have seen 9 different productions of Les Miserables from Broadway to Schenectady. This was possibly the best. It seems to have taken the best from others and melded them into this show. Lighting, sets, staging, costumes and of course performance. Not a weak spot anywhere. All the leads were spectacular as were the supporting cast. The orchestra was perfect. We were “ blown away”. And the audience at our performance was equally dazzled, the cast had us in the palms of their hands. Looking foward to a cast recording!! ... Read more
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