Les Miserables to Lower its Flag

Cameron Mackintosh, the producer of Broadway's Les Miserables announced today that the production will close Sept. 4, 2016.

The production opened March 23, 2014 after playing 22 previews.  Upon its closing, the show will have performed 1,026 performances.

This was the second revival of Les Miserables and it opened to rave reviews.

The opening night cast included Ramin Karimloo (Jean Valjean), Will Swenson (Javert), Caissie Levy (Fantine), Nikki M. James (Eponine), Andy Mientus (Marius), Samantha Hill (Cosette) and many other talented performers.

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Les Miserables is based on the book by Victor Hugo and tells the story of Jean Valjean who is finally released from prison after 19 years.  He is chased by a police officer, Javert, in the middle of Revolutionary France.

The musical has captured the hearts of many audiences since it premiered in France in 1980, then opened in London in 1985 (and is still playing today) and finally appeared on Broadway in 1987.

There have also been two movie versions made, one musical and one not.

Les Miserables has garnered eight Tony Awards, including "Best Musical."


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