-Brenda Hillegas
photo by Matthew Murphy
Back by popular demand, one of the world’s most popular musicals- Les Miserables– returns to Ensemble Arts through September 8th. This epic musical has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide, performed in 22 languages, and remains the 6th longest-running Broadway production of all time.
And if you haven’t experienced this breathtaking musical phenomenon yet, there’s no time like now. Tickets are available here for the final 8 performances.
Gorgeous sets spare no details. Cast vocals are outstanding. You know the songs – “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Do You Hear The People Sing?”, “One Day More”… and you know the story- set in 19th century France and taking audiences on a journey through love, redemption, sacrifice. Get ready to feel the emotions flow through the Academy of Music. Les Miserables is a Broadway experience like no other.
Even if you’ve seen this show many times before, you won’t want to miss the incredible vocals of this cast. Highlighting the standouts on opening night is impossible, because everyone gave their all with the music and their characters. Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean, Preston Truman Boyd as Javert, Matt Crowle as Thénardier, Victoria Huston-Elem as Madame Thénardier, Emily Fink as Fantine, Devin Archer as Enjolras, Mya Rena Hunter as Éponine, Jake David Smith as Marius, Delaney Guyer as Cosette, Ava Buesing as Young Cosette, Azalea Wolfe as Young Éponine, Leo Caravano as Gavroche.
Les Miserables is a show you will not stop thinking about. Bring tissues and prepare for goosebumps.
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