Les Misérables
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, Les Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. This true modern classic is based on Victor Hugo's novel and features one of the most memorable scores of all time.
In nineteenth 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 lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that 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 finally attains the peace that he has sought for so long.
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, Les Misérables is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Misérables a popular masterpiece.
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Show Essentials
Songs
Overture/Work Song
Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven
What Have I Done?
At the End of the Day
I Dreamed a Dream
The Docks (Lovely Ladies)
Cart Crash (Who Am I?)
Fantine's Death (Come to Me)
Confrontation
Little Cosette (Castle on a Cloud)
The Innkeeper's Song (Master of the House)
The Bargain (The Thenardier Waltz of Treachery)
The Beggars (Look Down)
Stars
The ABC Café (Red and Black)
The People's Song (Do You Hear the People Sing?)
Rue Plumet (In My Life)
A Heart Full of Love
Attack on Rue Plumet
One Day More
Upon These Stones (Building the Barricade)
On My Own
Upon These Stones (At the Barricade)
Javert at the Barricade/Little People
The First Attack
A Little Fall of Rain
Drink With Me
Bring Him Home
Dog Eats Dog
Javert's Suicide
Turning
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast
Finale
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Community theater production
Would it be possible to make an arrangement of a musical
Dear Lady, Dear Sir,
I am the conductor of 2 great windbands in Switzerland. We are looking about doing a special event in 2021. One idea was to make a concert version (with choir and soloists) of a musical. How can we get the authorisation to make such arrangement for windband ? If possible. I was thinking about « les misérables ». Or if authorisation for « les misérables » is impossible, could it be possible for another show and which one?
Thank you fir your help,
best regards ?
Christophe
How can I obtain the rights to perform a song?
Hello,
My name is Madison Unruh and I was curious as to how to obtain rights to perform a song from Les Miserables to perform at state in December. My group was wanting to perform "A Heart Full of Love / In My Life" at the annual Colorado Thespian Conference this year, and I'm not sure who to talk to to obtain rights for this song, if possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
About Concert Style Musical
Dear Music Theatre International Staff,
My Name is Kosei Maeda, and I am an artisctic director of orchestra in Japan.
I'm thinking now that we will hold a concert which forcuses on Musical especially, Westside Story or Les Misérables now, and I have some questions about performace and licence.
First of all, I would be delighted if you answered whether we can hold a concert style musical ( which means we use only music and song, nothing else) or not.
Secondly, if we can, tell me how we should do, and tell me the process to use music and music scores please.
Finaly, tell me how much is the total cost, please.
I'm so sorry for poor English, if you can answered as soon as possible, I would be happy.
Yours sincerely,
Kosei Maeda
French version
Hi! I would like to know if it’s possible to request a license for a French version of les misérables in the province of Québec for and amateur band as the One on tour is in english
Concert version of Les Miserable
I’m just curious if there is available licencing for a concert version of Les Miserable that can be purchased?
Licensing estimate
I am hoping to put up a community theatre production of les Miserables in Mid-July or Mid-August of 2020. I was wondering if you would know when the estimate would be for the production to not be restricted.
Hi, I am a french college student and I'd be interested to know if the French version of the show is available for licensing for a non-professional troupe, thank you very much !
Answer this QuestionRights for Video Production
Hi. I am writing a web series in which people audition for a show with different music theatre songs. They are only ver short excerpts, but I am not sure how video rights work or how to acquire them. Any advice or people to contact?
Thank you.
I would like to be on the list one the full version of Les Miserables is available.
I would like to be on the list one the full version of Les Miserables is available. Appreciate it !
Manny Cafeo