The story of JEAN VALJEAN, a man condemned for an act of desperation - stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family - a crime that follows him for the rest of his life.

Set against the backdrop of REVOLUTIONARY FRANCE, this powerful musical explores themes of justice, redemption, and the struggle between right and wrong.
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As Valjean fights to rebuild his life, he crosses paths with people shaped by poverty, love, and rebellion - showing how, even in the darkest times, COMPASSION and COURAGE can change everything.

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY VICTOR HUGO IN 1862, LES MISÉRABLES WAS ADAPTED INTO A STAGE MUSICAL IN 1980.
SINCE THEN, IT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIONS IN THE WORLD,
TRANSLATED INTO 21 LANGUAGES AND PERFORMED IN 43 COUNTRIES.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS FLASHING LIGHTS, PYROTECHNICS, AND SMOKE EFFECTS.

A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
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 material by JAMES FENTON
Adapted by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRD
Original Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON
New Orchestrations by CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE
STEPHEN METCALFE and STEPHEN BROOKER
Originally Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH
School Edition specially adapted and licensed by
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LTD