Les Miserables Reviews
Stage and Cinema- Highly Recommended
"...Unlike most of the characters in the blockbuster sung-through musical Les Misérables, the show itself will never die. Consistently presented either on Broadway, national tours, and globally since the English-language version opened on the West End in 1985, audiences can’t get enough of Victor Hugo’s story about ex-con and do-gooder Jean Valjean and his righteous long-arm-of-the-law pursuer, Javert. With a speedy 3-hour running time, the rousing anthems, heartbreaking ballads, delicious characters right out of Dickens, and compelling storytelling—from Valjean’s paroling to the Paris Uprising of 1832—prove that modern audiences and millennials do indeed have an attention span if the material is great."
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
"...Les Miz is back, and more gorgeous to listen to and look at than ever, as the Pantages welcomes the latest U.S. tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s legendary musical juggernaut Les Misérables."
Daily Bruin- Highly Recommended
"...Producer Cameron Mackintosh’s reconception of the beloved musical has reached California on its North American tour, bringing a galvanizing French drama to the heart of Los Angeles. The stirring adaptation of the classic tale will grace the stage of the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Sept. 10. With masterful set design and astounding vocal performances, “Les Misérables” utilizes visionary techniques to capture hearts even decades after its premiere, proving to be a phenomenon that will stand the test of time."
Stage Raw- Recommended
"...Every movement of a set piece or actor is thoughtfully crafted, creating nuanced unscripted moments that rarely sit still. The immersive quality of the staging is often spectacular, though moments like marching in place in front of the animated screen don't quite work. The sizable cast of performers are skillful across the board, navigating the Sprechstimme-style melodies effortlessly and without fail for all three hours of music."
Ticket Holders LA- Highly Recommended
"...The return of Les Miz, winner of eight Tony Awards and more international honors than could be listed without running out of space here, is still an event to equal no other mainly due to Schonberg’s indelible, sweeping score honoring one of the most iconic literary works of the 19th century."
Indulge Magazine- Highly Recommended
"...In a masterstroke of visual artistry, Matt Kinley’s mesmerizing set and image design envelop the stage as a dynamic canvas, effortlessly transitioning from the romantic glow of starlit Parisian streets and opulent verandahs to the haunting depths of dank prison cells and the imposing grandeur of barricades. These shifting landscapes etch indelible tableaux in the viewer’s imagination. Paule Constable’s lighting wizardry magnificently amplifies the drama, skillfully painting a captivating spectrum of emotions, from the oppressive gloom of prisons to the radiant splendor of golden dawns and the enchanting embrace of starry nights. Meanwhile, Andreane Neofitou’s costumes breathe life into each character’s odyssey, exuding a vibrant authenticity that heightens their individual journeys with an exquisite flair."