Les Miserables; School Edition

“Les Miz” begins in 1815 and, after 19 years on a chain gang for stealing a loaf of bread, Frenchman Jean Valjean seeks redemption. He does so by changing his name, becoming a wealthy business owner and mayor of a town, and raising the young daughter of a fired employer who became a prostitute. Years later, the country is in a state of revolution and Valjean and his daughter Cosette’s fates become intertwined with the young students leading the rebellion. All the while, Valjean is hunted by the obsessive and self-righteous Inspector Javert.

This production leaves no doubt that “Les Miz” is still a magnificent piece of Victor Hugo-inspired storytelling. The songs are as memorable and moving as ever, filling the theatre with a rich, vibrant sound that has become the musical’s trademark.