LEGACY PRODUCTION

PREVIOUSLY ON THE CIVIC STAGE IN 2014

ABOUT THE SHOW: LES MISERABLES

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will close its Centennial Season with an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution. Les Misérables is one of the world’s longest running musicals — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds 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. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. His world view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean finally attains the peace that he has sought for so long. With countless awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.

 

“This show isn’t about individuals, or even the ensemble, so much as about how actors and music and staging meld with each other and with the soul of its source… the company need simply march forward to summon up Hugo’s unflagging faith in tomorrow’s better world.” – New York Times

RATED: PG-13 intense thematic elements like prostitution, suicide, war violence, coarse language, and emotionally disturbing scenes of poverty, abuse, and mass casualties

Les Misérables is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

June 4 – 20, 2027 (Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm)

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

Sponsor

This show is available for sponsorship. CLICK HERE for details or contact Director of Development, Kimberly Vincent, at k.vincent@grct.org to secure your sponsorship today.

Accessible Programming AND RESOURCES

ASL Interpretation: June 11|Pre-Show Touch Tour, Audio Description: June 12 | Relaxed Environment: June 9 |  Spotlight Social Club: May 30 | Pick Your Price: Every Wednesday

Learn more about accessibility at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre HERE.

STAGE DOOR DRINKS + LIBATIONS

Dates to be announced.

AUDITION

CLICK HERE to learn more.

MEET THE CAST

Check back here to meet the cast in early March.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Allyson Paris

Music Director: Wright McCargar

Choreographer: Erin Kacos Pott

Stage Manager: Lauren Heyboer

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Check back to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

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