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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 27, 2011

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)

Larry H

Best Show Ever

If you only see one show in your lifetime, it should be this one. I have the CD, DVD, and see it in the theatre everytime I can. Enjoy the show! ... Read more

Anonymous

Wonderful

Loved this version of Les Miz! ... Read more

Anonymous

Excellent

Wonderful performance... Matinee on Christmas Eve. My family has seen this show multiple times in NYC, in London, in Los Angeles, in Ft. Worth (about maybe 8 yrs. or so) and now again at the Winspear. Excellent. Strong lead characters. ... Read more
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