A knockout! This new touring production of Les Miserables is magnificent
Philadelphia Inquirer
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 Dismayed that one king has been replaced by another, a group of rebels are plotting to overthrow the monarchy and lay claim to the throne for the common people.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 Dec 8, 2019
Cast
- Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean
- Preston Truman Boyd as Javert
- Haley Dortch as Fantine
- Matt Crowle as Thenardier
- Devin Archer as Enjolras
- 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
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)
Robin Cohen Westmiller
BEST birthday surprise!!
My daughter lives in Houston - a friend of hers called to say Les Miserables was going to be in town and asked if she wanted to go with her. Daughter replies "I ONLY see Les Miz with my mother!" -- SO, she calls me (I'm in L.A.) makes up some excuse to visit, pays my Southwest ticket, and SURPRISES me for my birthday with tickets soo the production!!
It was FANTASTIC... one of the very best, made more special that it's become a family tradition! I did see it in L.A. in August, (I think this was my 22nd performance) The last time we were together was at the very LAST Broadway performance way back in 2017! Tickets again were a present - with BOTH my daughters in NYC!
I have 5 grandsons, ages 12 - 4yrs... ONE OF THEM WILL PLAY JEAN VALJEAN some day!! (One day more!!)
Thank you Houston, you are a BEAUTIFUL city! ... Read more
Stormy Donelson
I want to go back again and again.
I have attended well over 100 theater productions in my life, Les Misérables US was definitely the best one i have ever attended! I could go every single day and not get tired of it.
The scene changes were seamless, the singing was on point, the story line was exactly as I remembered it, except the love story seemed to be missing a bit, which is OK, the play was already 4 hours.
I regret forgetting my glasses in the car, because I missed out on seeing so much of the play.
My only complaint is that the actress who played Cosette did not have a great voice, however Eponine was FABULOUS! I would like to see the two actresses switch roles. ... Read more
Curtis Chan, DDS
Best Broadway Show
Last night's performance here in San Diego of Les Miserables was AWESOME. Nick Cartell's song "Bring Him Home" was so inspiring !! I've seen this show at least 7 times and the show continues to amaze me. ... Read more
News
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