What’s the Broadway Buzz? Les Misérables (Kip’s perspective)
Yes, I recognize that Les Misérables has been presented by BTL a few times over the decades so it technically doesn’t fit into my “What’s the Broadway Buzz” category. BUT it’s my absolute favorite and because I was in the 2004 production that played here at the VBC Concert Hall, please give me some creative license to discuss this glorious show from my perspective. From the Les Misérables US Tour Official Website: “Set against the backdrop of 19 th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history… Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages.” Les Misérables was first a novel written by Victor Hugo and published in 1862. Since then, there have been numerous film and ...