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Les Miserables: The School Edition

2009 Fall Production of:

November 13, 14, 20, 21 & 22, 2009
 
Book by Alain Boublil
Music By Claude-Michel Schonberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo

School Edition specifically adapted and licensed by MUSICAL THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH.
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION is being performed entirely by students.

Broadway’s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours, while carefully maintaining the integrity of one the greatest musicals ever written.

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

What people said about our first production of Les Miz, the Midwest High School Premiere, that we produced in 2002...

"I've seen Les Miserables on Broadway twice!  I can't believe that I just experienced the same emotions that I experienced with the professional production, but yet at a high school!"

"It was breathtaking.  To hear the singers.  To see the amazing spinning stage. You have set a new level of professionalism for all high school productions."

"I've never seen such a professional production at a high school before.  Simply amazing!"

"You made me smile and cry so many times, I lost track!  I was completely wrapped up in your story."

"The entire was production was beyond belief, and to think it was performed by high school students.  And then there was the set...!"

"The sets, costumes and effects made me feel like I was at the Fisher Theater, not at a high school!"

"I'm coming back, and this time I'm bringing a whole bunch of friends.  They will never believe what I experienced tonight!"

"As the giant barricade moved around the stage, I thought of beautiful choreography.  Amazing work, and to think, these kids are NOT at a private performing arts school or even a university.  Bravo to all involved!"

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Aaron Tacy,
Sep 20, 2009 5:48 PM