Les Miserables
Do you hear the people sing?
Why see Les Miserables?
As Drury Lane celebrates its 30th anniversary season, they kick things off with a truly iconic musical, Les Miserables! A sweeping tale of romance, revolution and redemption that is not to be missed.
Based on Victor Hugo's novel, "Les Mis" takes you through three turbulent decades of 19th century France. Paroled ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted relentlessly by Javert for breaking the terms of release and absconding. Somehow he must throw off the shackles of his past, and keep his vow to the fallen Fantine, to raise her young daughter Cosette.
With revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Valjean is forced to fight; both for his life and to protect the people he loves.
Les Miserables has garnered 50 international theater awards and is considered the world's longest running musical. It recently enjoyed an Academy Award-winning film adaptation, starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.
Key Information
Audience
Les Miserables may be inappropriate for children aged under 14
Run Time
Two hours and 50 minutes with one 20-minute intermission
Dates
Finished Jun 8, 2014
Cast
Ivan Rutherford as Jean Valjean
Quentin Earl Darrington as Javert
Jennie Sophia as Fantine
Christina Nieves as Eponine
Emily Rohm as Cosette
Skyler Adams as Marius
Mark David Kaplan as Thenardier
Sharon Sachs as Madame Thenardier
Travis Taylor as Enjolras
Quentin Earl Darrington as Javert
Jennie Sophia as Fantine
Christina Nieves as Eponine
Emily Rohm as Cosette
Skyler Adams as Marius
Mark David Kaplan as Thenardier
Sharon Sachs as Madame Thenardier
Travis Taylor as Enjolras
Creative
Directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
Anonymous
Impressive, stirring
Of the many shows we've seen at Drury Lane, this was probably the most impressive production. While not exactly a toe tapping type musical, the story
line tears at your heart. But the tunes were being hummed by virtually every audience member on the way out. The cast was enthralling, the music
stirring and the audience mesmerized. If you've never seen the play or the film, you must see this production. If you've seen it on Broadway, you'll see
some familiar faces. If you saw the film you will enjoy this all the more. Be advised, extra handkerchiefs recommended. ... 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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