Les Misérables
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. With countless awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.
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.
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, Les Misérables is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Misérables a popular masterpiece.
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To apply the Les Misérables script for my undergraduate thesis, which aims to investigate the vocal resitative technique in the Les Misérables theater performance, do I need a license? If so, who should I ask for permission?
do i need licence for applying the Les Misérables script for my undergraduate thesis?
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Is it possible to get the rights to the French version?
I live in Ottawa, which is a bilingual city, and once the rights become available, I would very much like to put on a production of the show where we alternate one night in English and one night in French (like the original [current] French production in Montreal). Would this be possible?
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When Will the Full Version of Les Miserables be Available Again?
Hi, I know Les Miserables is currently on its National Tour until August of 2025 (dates could be added), but is there an estimate when the rights to the full version will become available again for community theatres to put on?
Thanks so much!
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Concert version of les misérables
Hi! We are a windband in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada and we have the project to do a concert version of les misérables with the highlight songs and a naration for the puplic to follow. No acting. Is there a way to have the Rights to do so? Thanks in advance
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Les Miserables
I received a survey from a local, large scale theater in my state asking for patron input for shows their audience would prefer seeing out of a list of musicals. Les Mierables was on that list. My question is, can this be interpreted that the amateur rights to Les Miserables will be released in 2021? I also see that Hale Centre Theatre in Utah is currently producing Les Miserables. Is this also a pre-cursor to the rights being released next year?
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I see that Hale Center theater in Utah is doing Les Mis this spring 2021. How did they get the rights if it's restricted to everyone else?
Les Mis in Utah
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Can I use the musics in musical 'Les Miserables' for my university project?
Hello, I am a student studying an foundation course in the UK. I have an project and I am planning it. It will be exhibition in the university. While it, I found that there is a copyright problem, so I hope to make it clearly. I want to make a video such as a documentary about French Revolution. I think its contents will be a comparing between reality of French Revolution and Les Miserables. So I want to know if I use some music like 'Do you hear the peplople sing?', 'empty chairs at empty tables', and 'Red and black'.
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Community theater production
I read an earlier question regarding on someone trying to get the rights but its restricted due to a national tour. I checked the show dates on Ticketmaster and it is not playing anywhere near we my theater group is based, would it still be restricted for us to perform?
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Would it be possible to make an arrangement of a musical
Dear Lady, Dear Sir,
I am the conductor of 2 great windbands in Switzerland. We are looking about doing a special event in 2021. One idea was to make a concert version (with choir and soloists) of a musical. How can we get the authorisation to make such arrangement for windband ? If possible. I was thinking about « les misérables ». Or if authorisation for « les misérables » is impossible, could it be possible for another show and which one?
Thank you fir your help,
best regards ?
Christophe