Theater Look-In: Les Misérables
A conversation with members of the 2011 cast of Les Misérables: Andrew Varela (Javert), Betsy Morgan (Fantine, and J. Mark McVey (Jean Valjean)
Les Misérables
In 1986, the Kennedy Center hosted the pre-Broadway run of what has become, undisputedly, one of the world’s most popular musicals. Now, we are bringing her home. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide, this brilliant production has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post). Witness the epic story of love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
April 27, 2023
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Opera House, recommended for grades 8-12
Estimated duration is approximately two hours and 30 minutes.
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