LES MISÉRABLES was written in 1862 by French author Victor Hugo and is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty-year period in the early 19th century, starting in 1815. French composer Claude-Michel Schönberg composed the musical adaptation, commonly referred to as LES MIS or LES MIZ, in 1980 with a libretto by Alain Boubill and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer.
LES MISÉRABLES opened on Broadway in 1987 and was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, winning eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. With a score featuring songs like "I Dreamed A Dream" "On My Own" "Bring Him Home" "A Little Fall of Rain" "Master of the House" and "Do You Hear The People Sing?" this show continues to be one of the most well known and performed musicals world wide.LES MISÉRABLES school edition is Directed and Choreographed by Matthews Playhouse Artistic Associate: ROBBIE JAEGER, with Musical Direction by: RYAN STAMEY, Scenic Design by: REBECCA PRIMM, Costume Design by: ERIC GRACE and Lighting Design by: TRISTA BREMMER. The show also features some of the most talented high school aged actors in the region.LES MISÉRABLES school edition opens April 24, 2010 and runs with various performance dates and times through May 2, 2010. Tickets for this production are $10.00 for adults and $9.00 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets for LES MISÉRABLES please call the Matthews Playhouse box-office at 704-846-8343 or visit us online.
For more information, a list of exact performance dates and times, a cast list, or to purchase tickets please visit us online at www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
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