Riverdale Rising Stars Presents LES MISERABLES: SCHOOL EDITION

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION comes to the Riverdale YM-YWHA stage in a production performed entirely by the talented teens of the award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars. The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption will be presented for six performances only:

Saturday December 3 at 8pm
Sunday December 4 at 2pm
Saturday December 10 at 8:30pm
Sunday December 11 at 2pm

Saturday December 17 at 8pm
Sunday December 18 at 2pm

Performances will be held at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, located at 5625 Arlington Avenue (just off of Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street), in Riverdale, Bronx, NY.

Advance tickets are $13 (students/seniors) and $18 (adults) and may be purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838.3006 or online atwww.riverdaley.org/boxoffice. Day-of-show tickets may be purchased at the door prior to showtime for $15 (students and seniors) and $20 (adults).

ABOUT THE SHOW

LES MISERABLES is one of the world's most popular musicals, seen by over 65 million people in 42 countries and in 21 different translations. The original 1987 Broadway production ran for 6,680 performances over 16 years, and received 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show was revived on Broadway in 2006 and 2014. The 2012 film version received 8 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and won three. The Riverdale Rising Stars production is one of the first in New York since the last Broadway revival closed earlier this year.

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION is a slightly revised version of the Broadway musical, with truncations and adjustments made for teenage actors. Riverdale Rising Stars previously presented the show in 2012.

Featuring a cast of 33 performers age 12 to 18 from Riverdale, Upper Manhattan, Yonkers, and beyond, Riverdale Rising Stars production of LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION is directed by Artistic Director Laurie Walton, with music direction by Bob Walton and choreography by Emily Walton. The design team includes Eric Zoback (Set Design), Jenna Lyons (Scenic painting), Penelope Margeotes (Costume Design), David Pentz (Lighting Design), and Denise Eberly (Sound Design).

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION features music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer based on the original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with additional material by James Fenton. The musical is based on the novel by Victor Hug.

ABOUT RIVERDALE RISING STARS

Riverdale Rising Stars was created to provide the teens of the Riverdale community and beyond a professional repertory company experience. Since its inception in 2000, the organization has expanded its programming to include Rising Stars Jr., Riverdale Repertory Company, and the Riverdale Performing Arts Conservatory (RPAC), an educational program for adults and children. Of greatest importance is the way that all build self-esteem, learn enormous respect for others, develop camaraderie and create lifelong friendships. Together, these award-winning companies provide a world of expression, passion and creativity for all ages.

The 2016-2017 theatre season at the Riverdale YM-YWHA also includes Guys & Dolls Jr. (child performers: January 7-8, 2017); Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. (child performers: January 14-15, 2017); The Boyfriend (teen performers: March 4-19, 2017); The Annual Broadway Gala (professional performers with members of the resident companies: April 2, 2017); The Outsiders (teen performers: April 20-23, 2017); The Little Mermaid Jr. (child performers: May 18-28, 2017); and Disaster! The Musical (adult performers: June 21-28, 2017).

For more information on all performing arts programs at the Y, visit www.RiverdaleRisingStars.com.

ABOUT THE RIVERDALE YM-YWHA

The mission of the Riverdale YM-YWHA is to be the hub that brings together members of the Jewish and wider community. At the Y, individuals and families of all backgrounds and abilities gather to grow, to learn, and to deepen their understanding of themselves and their connections to one another. Rooted in Jewish values, our cultural, social, educational, health and wellness programs offer members of all ages multiple pathways into the richness of our local community life. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to improve the quality of life in the Riverdale community and celebrate its uniqueness and its diversity. www.RiverdaleY.org