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Les Miserables

Les Miserables at Capitol 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 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

Reviews

Customer reviews

52 reviews, average rating: (3.4 Stars)

David Silchman

Saw it in Omaha

This is a completely new production, with astounding visual effects (not the oh-so-tired-of-them computer variety) I had never before seen in theatre. The way the show is presented is somewhat different but the original is still there in all its glory. I enjoyed every minute of it and would see it many times more. ... Read more

Andrea S

Emotional and captivating…

I’ve seen Les Miserables 3 times in my life, last night was the best yet! The creamy and perfectly controlled voice of Jean Valjean was straight from the heavens and the gal that played Eponine was the same. Cast and set was 10/10! ... Read more

Katherine Smith-Brooks

More than Excellent!!

This is my 4th Les Mis, and the best ever. Voices, music, orchestra, acting, scenery were all superb. I too wished to go again in the evening following the matinee! Just a wonderful and stunning experience. Thank you!! ... Read more
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