North Shore Music Theatre Extends LES MISERABLES Through 11/16

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre presents an all-new production of the world's most popular musical, LES MISERABLES. The Tony Award-winning masterpiece has thrilled audiences around the world and will now be presented in a unique in-the-round production. LES MISERABLES begins performances on Tuesday, October 28 and has been extended thru Sunday, November 16. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 pm

"I can't think of a better way to conclude our record-breaking 2014 Subscription Season than with an epic production of LES MISERABLES." said NSMT owner and producer Bill Hanney. "Designed and staged specifically for our one-of-a-kind space, audiences will be able to enjoy seining LES MISERABLES as it has never been seen before."

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISERABLES tells an enthralling epic story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. The world's most popular musical examines the metamorphosis of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean who agrees to care for a dying factory worker's young daughter, all the while being hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert.

North Shore Music Theatre's production of LES MISERABLES will feature Will Ray (Jean Valjean), Danny Rothman (Javert), Daniella Dalli (Fantine), Gary Troy (Thénardier), Tregoney Shepherd (Madame Thénardier), Siri Howard (Cosette), Blake Stadnik (Marius), Lizzie Klemperer (Eponine), Steve Czarnecki (Enjolras), Gavin Swartz (Gavroche), Carly Williams (Young Cosette), and Tessa Bigelow (Young Eponine).

The ensemble will include Cameron Bartell, Ryan Bauer-Walsh, Kendall Hope, Zak Edwards, Collin Kessler, Melissa McKamie, Brittney Morello, Manna Nichols, Ellen Peterson, Zoe Raphael, Casi Riegle, Bryon Thomas Smith, Joseph Spieldenner, Jonathan Tomaselli, Dave Anthony Vogel, and Antonio Weissinger.

The creative team for LES MISERABLES is made up of Marc Robin (Director and Choreographer), Andrew Bryan (Music Direction), Bert Scott (Scenic Design), Kurt Alger (Costume Design), Jack Mehler (Lighting Design), Leon Rothenberg (Sound Design), Gerard Kelly (Wig and Hair Design), Phill Madore (Production Stage Manager), Amanda M. Stuart (Assistant Stage Manager), Erik Daniells (Assistant Music Director) and Binder Casting (Casting). LES MISERABLES is produced for North Shore Music Theatre by Bill Hanney (Owner/Producer), Kevin P. Hill (Artistic Director), and Beth Vasta (Associate Producer).

Tickets for the LES MISERABLES are priced from $50 - $75. Performances are October 28 thru November 16, Tue - Thurs at 7:30 pm, Fri & Sat at 8 pm, matinees Wed, Sat and Sun at 2 pm. Kids 18 and under save 50% on 'Family Fridays'- October 31 & November 7 at 8 pm. For tickets and information call (978) 232-7200, visit www.nsmt.org, or visit the box office in person at 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly, LES MISERABLES is sponsored by Abiomed.

Additional Free Audience Enrichment events: Meet the Theatre: post-show audience discussion with the artists on November 4 after the 7:30 pm performance and November 8 after the 2 pm performance; OUT at the North Shore, an evening for the Gay and Lesbian Community with a post-show reception (sponsored in part by Ryan & Wood Inc.) on November 6 after the 7:30 pm performance.

The 2014 musical season concludes with the return of New England's brightest holiday tradition A Christmas Carol (December 5 - 21), starring David Coffee as Ebenezer Scrooge.