Synopsis of Les Misérables

 
RSMT’s 50th Season
 
Jean Valjean, an ex-con, has transformed himself to become mayor and the owner of a factory. But when he is moved to help one of his former workers, Fantine,
Valjean's past is brought to light, and he is forced to abandon everything to run from Javert, the chief of police, dead set on bringing him to justice. Nine years later, Cosette, Fantine's child, has been raised by Valjean and has fallen in love with Marius, a fighter in the French revolution (after whom another, named Eponine, also pines). With Javert on the hunt and a revolution tearing the city apart, in the end, everyone is forced to question what they're willing to sacrifice in pursuit of love and justice.


Based on the novel by Victor Hugo.


 

Awards and Nominations

1987 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael Maguire
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Frances Ruffelle
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Actor in a Musical - Terrence Mann
Best Actor in a Musical - Colm Wilkinson
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Judy Kuhn
Best Costume Design

1987 Theatre World Award Nominations
Michael Maguire
Frances Ruffelle
Colm Wilkinson

1987 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael Maguire
Outstanding Orchestration
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Set Design
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Judy Kuhn
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Colm Wilkinson
Outstanding Lighting Design

2007 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Aaron Lazar
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Celia Keenan-Bolger




Links

Official Website: www.lesmis.com
Rights: Music Theatre International
Lyrics: allmusicals.com