Broadway Palm's LES MISERABLES Opens 2/20

Broadway Palm will present the musical phenomenon LES MISERABLES playing February 20 through April 12, 2014. Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, LES MISERABLES is an epic story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption; a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Critics have hailed it as "one of the best musicals of all time," and no less than "a certified phenomenon; a marvel of musical theatre."

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISERABLES follows Jean Valjean as he is pursued by the merciless Inspector Javert through some of the most tumultuous years in French history. The magnificent score includes such classic songs as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, and Master Of The House. To date, LES MISERABLES remains the 3rd longest-running Broadway production of all time and has won over 50 major theatre awards, including eight Tony Awards and a Grammy. The 2012 motion picture of the same name won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture.

"Because LES MISERABLES is reopening on Broadway this March, the rights to the production were extremely limited," said Broadway Palm Owner, Will Prather. "I am thrilled that Broadway Palm will be one of the last regional theatre companies to be producing this monumental musical and I can't wait to entertain Southwest Florida with this theatrical masterpiece."

The size and scope of this production is the largest the theatre has tackled, but they are up to the challenge. After the costumes and set are complete, the total production period will be three-times as long as the average show at Broadway Palm. The set designer, Robert Kovach, and director, Brian Enzman, have been working together for over six months on the set alone. Time is not the only thing Broadway Palm is spending more of; their budget for the cast, orchestra, orchestrations, advertising, sets and costumes has more than doubled for LES MISERABLES.

The epic and uplifting musical LES MISERABLES will be at Broadway Palm February 20 through April 12, 2014. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. The theatre features an upscale dinner theatre experience on Saturday nights. Ticket prices range from $40 to $63 and are now on sale. Reservations can be made by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

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