The Stage

Les Misérables review at the Barbican – 40 years ago in The Stage

On October 17, 1985, The Stage reviewed the UK premiere of Les Misérables, with our critic Peter Hepple among the few to ...
BroadwayWorld

Les Miserables 1985

1985 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Claude-Michel Schanberg 1985 Olivier Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical Alun Armstrong 1985 Olivier Awards Outstanding ...
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‘Les Mis’ opened 40 years ago. Here are 5 fun facts about the hit musical — and when you can see it next in Utah

It’s been 40 years since “Les Miserables” opened on London’s West End — and it’s been there ever since. “Les Mis” is the longest-running musical on the West End, having played there without ...
The Stage

Les Mis lyricist Herbert Kretzmer felt lack of credit for work, letters reveal

Letters from Kretzmer’s archive, donated to Cambridge University Library, reveal how he felt he was not given enough credit for his English-language lyrics ...

Les Misérables Returns to Winnipeg February 2026

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel and featuring the music of ...
KSL

'Les Mis' opened 40 years ago. Here are 5 facts about it — and when you can see it next in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — It's been 40 years since "Les Miserables" opened on London's West End — and it's been there ever since. "Les Mis" is the longest-running musical on the West End, having played there ...