Les Misérables

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."