Les Miserables
A knockout! This new touring production of Les Miserables is magnificent
Philadelphia Inquirer
Why see Les Miserables?
The Spectacular Hit Returns!
Cameron Mackintosh's epic musical is back! Based on Victor Hugo's novel, this sweeping epic is one of the most popular musicals in history, a tale of love and revolution that draws audiences in time and time again. Its classic score, written by Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schonberg, includes the timeless 'I Dreamed A Dream', 'One Day More' and 'Do You Hear the People Sing'.
Nominated for three Tony Awards, this latest Broadway production is a more than worthy chapter in Les Miserables' long history. It debuted at the Imperial Theatre in 2014 and ran for two years, drawing huge acclaim for its stripped down storytelling, which jettisons some of the bloat attached to previous productions, and the atmospheric video projections that lend the show a hugely cinematic backdrop.
What is Les Miserables About?
Two years after the Revolution of 1830, France is on the brink of violence once again. Dismayed that one king has been replaced by another, a group of rebels are plotting to overthrow the monarchy and lay claim to the throne for the common people.
Against this backdrop of simmering rebellion, we follow the story of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict who manages to build a new life for himself and his adopted daughter Cosette. Yet his new found happiness cannot last for long, because the unrelenting police inspector Javert, who has been hunting Valjean for two decades, is close on his tail. As Valjean's past finally catches up with him, all of the characters are swept up in the chaos that breaks out on Paris 'streets, in an epic story of thwarted love, forgiveness and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Did You Know?
Les Miserables has won over 100 major awards, including Oliviers, Tonys and Grammys!
Key Information
Audience
Les Miserables may be inappropriate for those aged under 12.
Run Time
Two hours and 50 minutes including a 15 minute interval
Dates
Finished Jul 23, 2023
Cast
- Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean
- Matt Crowle as Thenardier
- Milo Maharlika and Henry Kirk alternating as Gavroche
- Kyle Adams as Grantaire
- Daniel Gerard Bittner as Feuilly
- Victoria Huston-Elem as Madame Thenardier
- Mya Rena Hunter as Eponine
- Jake David Smith as Marius
- Delaney Guyer as Cosette
- Sky Vaux Fuller and Olivia Grace O'Sullivan alternating as Little Cosette / Young Eponine
- David Andino as Bamatabois/Babet
- Lindsay Heather Pearce as Fantine
- Nick Rehberger as Javert
- Christian Mark as Enjolras
Further cast
Jenna Burns, Ben Cherington, Steve Czarnecki, Kelsey Denale, Arianne DiCerbo, Genevielle Ellis, David Young Fernandez, Michelle Beth Herman, Randy Jeter, Cameron Loyal, Mikako Martin, Eden Mau, Andrew Marks Maughan, Nicole Morris, Ashley Dawn Mortensen,Tim Quartier, Juliette Redden, Julia Ellen Richardson, Ethan Rogers, Matt Rosell, Christopher Robin Sapp, Greta Schafer, Emily Some, Veronica Stern, Christopher James Tamayo, Kyle TImson and J.T. Wood
Creative
- Produced by Cameron Mackintosh
- Directed & Adapted by Laurence Connor & James Powell
- Production Design by John Napier
- Costumes Design by Andreane Neofitou
- Lighting Design by David Hersey
- Sound Design by Andrew Bruce
- Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
- Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
- Book by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg
Awards
2014 Olivier Awards
- Audience Award for Most Popular Show
2014 Tony Awards
Nominations
- Best Revival of a Musical
- Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Ramin Karimloo
- Best Sound Design of a Musical - Mick Potter
2014 Drama Desk Awards
Nominations
- Outstanding Revival of a Musical
2012 Olivier Awards
- Audience Award for Most Popular Show
1987 Tony Awards
- Best Musical
- Best Book of a Musical - Alain Buoblil and Claude-Michel Schonberg
- Best Original Score - Claude-Michel Schonerg (music) and Herbert Kretzmer & Alain Buoblil (lyrics)
- Best Actore in a Featured Role in a Musical - Michael Maguire
- Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Frances Ruffelle
- Best Direction of a Musical - Trevor Nunn and John Caird
- Best Scenic Design - John Napier
- Best Lighting Design - David Hersey
Nominations
- Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Colm Wilkinson
- Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Terrence Mann
- Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Judy Kuhn
- Best Costume Design - Andreane Neofitou
Reviews
Critic's review
So go. Be transported. Get caught up in the tidal wave of emotion. Cry if you are inclined. Hum the music for days on end. And then, if you love that feeling, go again when it comes back. Which, eventually, it will.
Chicago Sun Times
Customer reviews
190 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)
Yolanda
Certainement un doit voir !
I saw the Broadway musical Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, an uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. It was an excellent script, with powerful actors whose lungs never gave up; the re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, which included the integration of video during the chase scenes in the Paris sewers, were remarkable and lifelike. The songs were of many moods—angry, jubilant, romantic, and wistful. The whole audience were in awe and standing ovations were well earned by the crew—All in all, it was unquestionably a spectacular production from start to finish! Definitely a must see, for all, including children. ... Read more
H. Adler
Across the Board Excellence, But Know the Story Before
Every voice excellent, ensemble best of four prior experiences. Some of the vocal presentations at six star level. Loved every minute. But, a word of warning, if this is a first Les Mis experience, learn the story well before attending. The staging is excellent, but a bit of the love/responsibility story is not sold to the audience. For me, that was a "who cares" as I knew the story, but if it was a first time, I think following the story would have been quite difficult. ------ We saw a matinee and I wanted to attend again in the evening. ... Read more
AKS
Amazing
I'm what you might call a Les Mis junkie...I own all the different
cast recordings, I've seen the show over 10 times, and I've
read the book (yes, the unabridged version) three times.
My background with Les Mis being what it is, I'm a bit
opinionated. In a word? Amazing. Still moving. I love some of
the changes they made (speeding up the music, changing the
special affects...). Do I miss the spinny stage? Of course, but
in this case now, the actors need to depend on their ability to
tell the story (and SELL it - which they do), and not depend on
a gimmick.
The SF cast brought their A-game to the show. The musical
and acting ability of every one of them was top notch. I've
seen Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean, and I know I'm
committing Les Mis blasphemy here, but I honestly think Peter
Lockyear was the best Jean Valjean I've ever heard.
Go see it. Take a box of tissues with you, and enjoy this
recreation of a timeless story. ... Read more
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