Les Misérables at Waterville Opera House

Waterville Opera House by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH Presents a new production of BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG'S Les Misérables A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER Original French Text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL Additional material by JAMES FENTON Adapted and originally directed by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRD Original Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON New Orchestrations by CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE STEPHEN METCALFE and STEPHEN BROOKER Produced in partnership with Colby College. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment to find nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that Valjean can change his ways. A winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, and sacrifice—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh LTD. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 2027 Season Pass: Receive a 20% discount when you purchase tickets to all four 2027 stage shows in the same order! (The Importance of Being Earnest, Les Misérables, Dial M for Murder, Annie)