Performances: March 29 through March 31st at Athenaeum Center
Performances details
March 29 at 7pm
March 30 at 3pm and 7pm
March 31 at 3pm
Ticket price: $21
Doors Open: 30 minutes prior to curtain
Running Time: ~120 minutes, plus 15 minutes intermission
Performance Space: Athenaeum Center, Blackbox studio A
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave
Parking: Behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport
About the Show
Stage Director: Caryn Ott-Hillman
Music Director: Amanda Murphy
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. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. For our Musical theater program, it is also a tradition and the production that we return to every seven years so that every generation of secondary Lycée student joining the LFC*extra Musical Theater cast gets to perform in it.
A cast of 19 Lycee Francais students ages 11-17 will perform the high school edition of Les Miserables, licensed by MTI.
Synopsis
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 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 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.
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables - High School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.