Les Miserables at the Ogunquit Playhouse

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A musical by
ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO
Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Original French Text by
ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL
Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER
Additional material by JAMES FENTON
Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON
Directed by SHAUN KERRISON • Musical Director KEN CLIFTON

"The stage shines with star power...hypnotic...an unforgettable season closer...a visually stunning production with a moving musical score that touches the soul."
—Portland Press Herald Read the entire review.

"Ogunquit Playhouse’s production is magnificent; the cast is superb!"
—York County Coast Star

"...a sensational theatrical experience...the grand finale and crowning glory of the 76th anniversary season!"
—The Weekly Sentinel

"Superb!" —York Independent

Press play below to watch a preview of the critically acclaimed
Les Misérables at the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Epic, grand and uplifting...Broadway’s most glorious musical ever! Winner of eight Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world.

• Ivan Rutherford, with over 2,000 performances as Jean Valjean, recreated his Broadway triumph!

• Andrea McArdle, sang “I Dreamed a Dream” as she did on Broadway, along side her daughter, Alexis Kalehoff as Eponine.

• Recreating their National Touring Roles, Boston’s Todd Alan Johnson as Javert & Josh Young as Marius.

• Two of New England’s favorite entertainers, Ryan Landry & Mary Callanan starred as the Masters of the House!

Read the interview with Andrea McArdle on Broadwayworld.com.

Read the interview with Ivan Rutherford in
the Portland Press Herald.

Read the Les Miserables Program from the Ogunquit Playhouse.

In 19th 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 life-long 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. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long.

Les Misérables has been seen by over 54 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages since its first London performance in October 1985. It is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Misérables a popular masterpiece, often called the Greatest Musical of all time!

The wedding of Marius & Cosette