Omaha Community Playhouse Presents LES MISERABLES, Now thru 10/27

The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will produce the international sensation, LES MISERABLES, tonight, Sept. 20-Oct. 27, 2013.

LES MISERABLES is the world's longest running and most loved musical. Set in 19th Century France, Les Mis is the epic tale of Jean Valjean as he breaks his parole and is pursued by Inspector Javert while caring for the young orphaned Cosette. This classic score features songs such as "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Bring Him Home" and "One Day More." Les Mis has thrilled audiences for more than 25 years; don't miss this global sensation at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Production: LES MISERABLES
Credits: Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg; Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Director: Susan Baer Collins
Assistant director: Carl Beck
Music director: Jim Boggess
Choreographer: Roxanne Nielsen

Show dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 27, 2013; Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Location: Omaha Community Playhouse, Howard and Rhonda Hawks Mainstage Theatre 6915 Cass Street | Omaha, NE 68132

Tickets: At the OCP Box Office, by calling (402) 553-0800 or online at www.OmahaPlayhouse.org or www.TicketOmaha.com. Single tickets are $40 for adults, $24 for students.

Special promotion: A 30-minute behind-the-scenes video of OCP's production of Les Mis produced by WOWT will air on WOWT Channel 6 on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: HDR, Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc, Valmont Industries, Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation (orchestra sponsor) and WOWT (media sponsor)

Media note: Theatre reviewers from the media are encouraged to attend opening weekend (Sept. 19-22 2). Contact Katie Broman, (402) 553-4890, ext. 129 or kbroman@omahaplayhouse.com, for complimentary ticket(s) and press packet.