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The 2020 Spring Musical is
Les Miserables School Edition
A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGOMusic by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERGLyrics by HERBERT KRETZMEROriginal French text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATELAdditional material by JAMES FENTONAdapted by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRDOriginal Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON
New Orchestrations by CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE, STEPHEN METCALFE and STEPHEN BOOKEROriginally Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSHSchool Edition specially adapted and licensed byMUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LTDLes 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. Featuring updated orchestrations based on the Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway revival.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 School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.Performances will be held ONLINE!
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