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Les Miserables
by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer

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About the Musical

The epic, sung-through 1987 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on the novel by French poet and writer Victor Hugo.

Story:

Jean Valjean, a French peasant and convicted thief, is freed from jail by a kind bishop and makes the most of the opportunity, changing his name and eventually becoming a factory owner and Mayor. When Valjean’s criminal past is resurrected and the Chief of Police, Javert, vows to bring him to justice, Valjean is forced to give up everything he has worked for and flee. Before doing so, he promises Fantine, a former worker on her death-bed, that he’ll find and care for her daughter Cosette. Years later, Valjean has cared for Cosette as a father, Javert seeks him still, and the city of Paris is torn by revolutionaries. Political and personal stories become intertwined, and all are called to question their devotion to freedom, love, and justice.

Cast and Creative Team
Composer and Librettist Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer Librettist Alain Boublil
- Premiere
- 2006
- 2014
- 2010 Film
- 2012 Film
Broadway Premiere
Theatre Broadway Theatre, Imperial Theatre Opening Night Mar 12, 1987 Total Performances 6,680 Original Cast David Bryant, Leo Burmester, Jennifer Butt, Braden Danner, Randy Graff, Judy Kuhn, Michael Maguire, Terrence Mann, Chrissie McDonald, Frances Ruffelle, Donna Vivino, Colm Wilkinson Director Trevor Nunn and John Caird Producer Cameron Mackintosh Musical Director Robert Billig Orchestrations John Cameron Scenic Design John Napier Costume Design Andreane Neofitou Lighting Design David Hersey
2006 Broadway Revival
Theatre Broadhurst Theatre Opening Night Nov 9, 2006 Total Performances 463 Original Cast Gary Beach, Alexander Gemignani, Norm Lewis, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Ali Ewoldt, Jenny Galloway, Adam Jacobs, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Aaron Lazar Director John Caird and Trevor Nunn Producer Cameron Mackintosh Musical Director Kevin Stites Orchestrations Christopher Jahnke Scenic Design John Napier Costume Design Andreane Neofitou Lighting Design David Hersey
2014 Broadway Revival
Theatre Imperial Theatre Opening Night March 23, 2014 Total Performances 1,026 Original Cast Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Andy Mientus, Charlotte Maltby, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Kyle Scatliffe Erin Clemons, Emily Cramer, Natalie Charle Ellis, Jason Forbach, Heidi Giberson, Nathaniel Hackmann, Andrew Kober, Chris McCarrell, Melissa Mitchell, Dennis Moench, Adam Monley, Betsy Morgan, Melissa O'Neil, Max Quinlan, John Rapson, Terance Reddick, Arbender Robinson, Christianne Tisdale and Aaron Walpole Director Laurence Connor and James Powell Choreographer Michael Ashcroft and Geoffrey Garratt Producer Cameron Mackintosh Musical Director James Lowe Orchestrations John Cameron, Christopher Jahnke, Stephen Metcalfe and Stephen Brooker Scenic Design Matt Kinley Costume Design Adreane Neofitu and Christine Rowlands Lighting Design Paule Constable Sound Design Mick Potter Projection Design Fifty-Nine Productions
2010 Film Version
Movie Name Les Miserables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary Type Filmed Live on Stage Director Nick Morris Starring Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas
2012 Film Version
Movie Name Les Miserables Type Hollywood Musical Director Tom Hooper Screenplay William Nicholson , Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway
Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More
Musical Numbers At the End of the Day I Dreamed a Dream Lovely Ladies Who Am I? Come to Me Castle on a Cloud Master of the House Thénardier Waltz Look Down Stars Red and Black Do You Hear the People Sing In My Life A Heart Full of Love One Day More On My Own A Little Fall of Rain Drink with Me to Days Gone By Bring Him Home Dog Eats Dog Soliloquy (Javert's Suicide) Empty Chairs at Empty Tables Wedding Chorale Beggars at the Feast Click on a song name to listen/purchase it on
Stream Online Now
Concert Version Available to Stream via Amazon
CDs
Original Broadway Cast Album Original London Cast Album The Complete Symphonic Recording 10th Anniversary Dream Cast at Albert Hall Original French Concept Album Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Vinyl
Original Broadway Cast Recording
Sheetmusic
Vocal Selections
Videos
Dream Cast at Albert Hall DVD Hollywood Film DVD Hollywood Film Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack 10th Anniversary Concert DVD 25th Anniversary Concert DVD 25th Anniversary Concert Blu-Ray
Books
Novel by Victor Hugo Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen Les Miserables: The Story of the World's Longest Running Musical in Words, Pictures and Rare Memorabilia
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Awards and Reviews

1987 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical Best Book of a Musical Best Original Score Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael Maguire Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Frances Ruffelle Best Scenic Design Best Lighting Design Best Direction of a Musical Best Actor in a Musical - Terrence Mann Best Actor in a Musical - Colm Wilkinson Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Judy Kuhn Best Costume Design

1987 Theatre World Award Nominations

Michael Maguire Frances Ruffelle Colm Wilkinson

1987 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Musical Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael Maguire Outstanding Orchestration Outstanding Music Outstanding Set Design Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Judy Kuhn Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Colm Wilkinson Outstanding Lighting Design

1988 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Cast Show Album

1991 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Cast Show Album

2007 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Aaron Lazar Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Celia Keenan-Bolger

2014 Tony Awards

Best Revival Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ramin Karimloo Best Sound Design of a Musical

2014 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical

2014 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Distinguished Performance Award - Ramin Karimloo

2014 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical Outstanding Director of a Musical Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

2014 Theatre World Award Nominations

Ramin Karimloo

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