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Les Miserables

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 Dismayed that one king has been replaced by another, a group of rebels are plotting to overthrow the monarchy and lay claim to the throne for the common people.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

Apr 1 - 6, 2025

Upcoming Performances

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)

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

Cindy

Wonderful

I had to see it twice it was so good and I would go back again. The best show I have ever seen, truly wonderful and I can't get enough. Take your family, take your friends they will love it for sure. Every seat in the house is good. If your looking for a nice place to eat try Scoma's on the warf. ... Read more

Christine

The best production yet

I have seen Les Miserable before, but this was the best production to date. No other show featured an entire cast with such perfect voices. Valjean and Javert were the best I have seen. I loved this production and was pleased to take my husband to see the Cleveland performance as his first Les Mis viewing. Highly recommend ... Read more
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