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 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
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Reviews
Customer reviews
52 reviews, average rating: (3.4 Stars)
Dr. Matigian
If you didn't like it you don't know Les Miz
We (wife and I) have seen nearly every production in Chicago since 1992 going back to the big stage, turntable, Auditorium productions. We have always enjoyed it but it's been a long time since we've loved it. What a cast!! Great job, guys!! ... Read more
Rosanne
Just wonderful
I cannot believe the criticism of this remarkable production. We
left the theater completely drained emotionally. The performers
put their hearts into every word, every action. The seats were
fine, except I always manage to have a tall person in front of
me. ( I'm 4'10). We are from Pennsylvania and the theater was
truly beautiful, the staff helpful and friendly. I would go again if
our vacation wasn't ending soon. Valjean, Javert, such
dynamics between the two. Little gavroche, powerful. Eponine
displayed such feeling.. Poor reviews for this play are hard to
fathom. Credit should be given to performers who have
brought to life the greatest literature ever written. ... Read more
Christine
The best production yet
I have seen Les Miserable before, but this was the best production to date. No other show featured an entire cast with such perfect voices. Valjean and Javert were the best I have seen. I loved this production and was pleased to take my husband to see the Cleveland performance as his first Les Mis viewing. Highly recommend ... Read more
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