Les Miserables (Original Broadway Production)
- Previews
- February 28th, 1987
- Opening
- March 12th, 1987
- Closing
- May 18th, 2003
- Status
- Closed
- Overall Rating
- 4.50 / 5, based on 2 reviews
- Categories
- Drama Musical
Synopsis
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long.
Cast
Original Broadway Cast: Cindy Benson, Jane Bodle, David Bryant, Leo Burmester, Jennifer Butt, Jesse Corti, Anthony Crivello, Ann Crumb, Braden Danner, John Dewar, Joanna Glushak, Susan Goodman, Randy Graff, Paul Harman, Kelli James, Gretchen Kingsley-Weihe, Joseph Kolinski, Judy Kuhn, Norman Large, Marcus Lovett, Michael Maguire, Terrence Mann, Kevin Marcum, Chrissie McDonald, John Norman, Frances Ruffelle, Alex Santoriello, Marcie Shaw, Steve Shocket, Donna Vivino, Colm Wilkinson
Creative
- Book by: Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil
- Based on the novel by: Victor Hugo
- Music by: Claude-Michel Schönberg
- Lyrics by: Herbert Kretzmer
- Original French text by: Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel
- Additional text by: James Fenton
- Music orchestrated: by John Cameron
- Musical Direction: Robert Billig
- Directed and Adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird
- Scenic Design: John Napier
- Costume Design: Andreane Neofitou
- Lighting Design: David Hersey
- Sound Design: Andrew Bruce and Autograph
