Les Misérables: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Les Misérables is set in 19th-century France, revolving around Jean Valjean, a prisoner who breaks parole and embarks on a journey of redemption. As Valjean seeks to rebuild his life, he becomes entangled in the revolutionary events of the time, including the June Rebellion of 1832. Through interwoven stories and relationships, Les Misérables explores themes of love, justice, sacrifice, and freedom.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1980)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics: Alan Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean-Marc Natel
Awards
Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Musical (1987)
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1987)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1987)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1987)➝
The Complete Symphonic Recording (1988)➝
10th Anniversary Concert (1995)➝
Licensing
Les Misérables is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Based on a Book, Child Roles, Classic, Dark, Dramatic, Epic, Large Cast, Megamusical, Political, Popular, Religion, Sung-Through, Tony Award, Tragedy, War, Weddings
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