Les Miserables
Les Miserables presents audiences with a stage full of singers who, one by one, have a chance to step into the spotlight and astonish us with the mighty heft and range of their voices.
Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
Why see Les Miserables?
Do you hear the people sing?
Don your finest red and black and warm up your voices to sing along with Jean Valjean and the revolutionaries in the epic Les Miserables. Victor Hugo's epic novel, published in 1862 was adapted into musical form in the 1980s and has since become one of the longest-running productions in the world.
Seen by over 53 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages since its first performance in 1985, Les Miserables is one of the greatest stage musicals of all time, winning seven Tony Awards in the US alone. This local production contains all the highs, lows, and incredible music of the original Broadway run!
What's les mis about?
Jean Valjean is an ex-convict struggling to make his way in the world after being unjustly imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. An act of kindness from a local priest sets him on a new course as he turns his life around. Flash forward 17 years and Paris is in disarray, the rich ruling class treating the working class with malcontent that none deserve. Tensions reach a tipping point and multiple stories come to a head in the epic musical.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for audiences of all ages
Run Time
consistently around 2 hours and 50 minutes to 3 hours, including one 15-minute intermission
Dates
Sep 11 - 27
Upcoming Performances
Creative
- Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
- Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
- Book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Reviews
Customer reviews
pmfl
Les Miserables in Atlanta
I saw the show on Saturday, April 28 in Atlanta. While the orchestra was great and the music wonderful, I agree with one reviewer. I felt the whole production was rushed. I did enjoy the music, but I kept waiting for Jean Valjean to tear my heart out,and he never did, All the action seemed too rushed; I never had time to become involved with the characters. My only experience with the musical was the two PBS anniversaries, and I truly expected a more dramatic interpretation of the songs. It was still a good production. The staging was fantastic. It was only afterwards that I got the feeling that everyone was rushing to "get through" the production, similar to the way we did our dress rehearsals for shows. Just get through it. I'm still glad I went. Very talented singers vocally; lacked a bit of the dramatics I expected. Seats were great. The Fox has great acoustics and no bad seats. Wish I could see it again with the same company to compare performances. ... Read more
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
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