M usicals based on books can be extraordinary experiences, turning beloved novels into thrilling stage shows. In fact, some ...

Les Misérables tells the story of a former convict, Jean Valjean, who works to transform his life after prison while being constantly pursued by a police inspector. WAWM will perform a student ...

Victor Hugo’s 'Les Misérables' isn’t just a story ... the novel is as much a history of nineteenth-century France as it is the journey of Jean Valjean. Adaptations face an inevitable challenge: no ...

Victor Hugo’s epic novel is a sweeping tale of justice, redemption, and revolution. While Jean Valjean’s journey is emotionally gripping, the book is also filled with exhaustive historical and ...

'LES Mis’ is a double-edged sword - destined to bestow momentary greatness on those who appear in this iconic show, or the musical that will sound the death knell for those that put one foot wrong.

Four theatre companies in West Yorkshire have become the first amateur actors in England to perform Les Misérables ... Rob Durkin plays the iconic Jean Val Jean in the production.

A tragic tale of love, struggle, and redemption set in 19th century Paris, Les Misérables chronicles the journey of former convict Jean Valjean, whose life intertwines with that of Fantine ...

Director John Drummond working with the cast of Les Miserables in Tauranga last year. Drummond is to direct Musical Theatre Gisborne's production of Les Mis to be staged at the War Memorial ...

(Frank Mitman/Contributed Photo) Sam Lundberg, as Vasilis Motsenigos – Jean Valjean, and Vasilis Motsenigos, as Marius, in Parkland High School’s Freddy production of ‘Les Miserables ...

Playing the lead role of Jean Valjean is Lakewood High School junior ... ready to present the popular production to the community. “Les Mis is a beast of a show -- a mega-musical for a reason ...

Mason Brown as Javert, left, and Gavin Clay as Jean Valjean star in West Branch High School’s presentation of Les Miserables this weekend. Tickets are available at wbmusic.org. (Submitted photo ...

Les Misérables will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a ... lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by ...