Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical is set in 19th-century France and tells the epic story of Jean Valjean, a man in search of personal redemption, who is pursued by Inspector Javert. The two men are in a constant battle of wits and wills, and soon both find themselves in the middle of a revolution, the aftermath of which will determine all their fates.
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The score of Finian's Rainbow contains some of Broadway's most beloved songs. Which is your favorite?
