Les Misérables
Winner of countless international awards and seen by over 150 million people worldwide, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution.
Distinguished as one of the world’s longest running musicals, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Les Misérables has impacted performers and audience members around the world for over 45 years. Seen by over 150 million people worldwide in 57 countries, 452 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly still one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment to find 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.
A winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, and sacrifice – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
Song Grouping in Your Materials
The songs listed in your Les Misérables materials will appear different than previously, but the show itself has not changed. Instead of listing songs individually, the libretto has grouped songs under larger sequences. No songs have been removed or changed. The musical numbers are simply listed differently.
More details on these groupings:
- The "Prologue" sequence contains "Overture / Work Song," "Valjean Arrested / Valjean Forgiven," and "What Have I Done?"
- "Fantine's Death" contains "Come To Me" and "Confrontation."
- "Building the Barricade" contains "On My Own."
- "Javert at the Barricade" contains "Little People" and "A Little Fall of Rain."
- "The Night" contains "Drink With Me" and "Bring Him Home."
- "Javert's Suicide" contains "Turning."
Show Essentials
Songs
Prologue (Overture/Work Song)
Prologue (Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven)
Prologue (What Have I Done?)
At the End of the Day
I Dreamed a Dream
The Docks
Cart Crash (Who Am I?)
Fantine's Death
Confrontation
Little Cosette
The Innkeeper's Song
The Bargain
The Beggars
Stars
The ABC Café
The People's Song
Rue Plumet
A Heart Full of Love
Attack on Rue Plumet
One Day More
Building the Barricade
On My Own
Javert at the Barricade
A Little Fall of Rain
The First Attack
Drink With Me
Bring Him Home
The Sewers
Javert's Suicide
Turning
The Café Song
The Wedding
Epilogue
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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