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Playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre through June 3rd LES MISERABLES is an excellent production of an audience favorite.  For ticket information and show times go to www.broadwaysd.com

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES comes to Keller Auditorium direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.

After auditioning performers in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento, Broadway Sacramento has confirmed casting for the six shows in the 68th Broadway At Music Circus season. The casts include a number of Broadway veterans-some of whom are making their Broadway At Music Circus debuts-and audience favorites from previous Broadway At Music Circus productions.

The American Tap Dance Foundation's TAP DANCE AWARDS will be presented on Tuesday, July 10 at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, Symphony Space at 7pm.  The ceremony will honor winners of the organization's Hoofer and Tap Preservation Awards and include inductions into the ATDF Tap Dance Hall of Fame. The awards evening, which will also offer film presentations and performances, is a featured event of "TAP CITY," the weeklong celebration of tap dance returning to New York City for its 18th consecutive year (July 7 to 13).

The national tour of LES MISERABLES has come roaring like a cannonade into Gammage Memorial Auditorium. This 25th anniversary production, a bold reimagining of the international blockbuster, is musical theatre on steroids, packing the whole shebang of entertainment value into an emotionally uplifting and rapid-fire two hours and fifty minutes, and featuring rich and powerful performances by Nick Cartell, Josh Davis, Mary Kate Moore, Emily Bautista, Jillian Butler, and Robert Ariza.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature TONY DANZA, LES MISERABLES, THE WHO'S TOMMY, And More!

BWW Review: Les Miserables at Popejoy Hall is not to be missed.

BWW Review: Les Miserables at Popejoy Hall is a production not to be missed

Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, has been announced for its much anticipated Albuquerque engagement at Popejoy Hall direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. To purchase tickets, visit unmtickets.com, popejoypresents.com, call 505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Ticket Offices at the UNM Bookstore and Dreamstyle Arena (The Pit). Ticket prices start at $40. For a sneak peek, please visit www.LesMiz.com.

Nearly two hundred years ago, a small, two-day revolution in Paris (The June Rebellion of 1832) brought together crowds of students and working-class French citizens who could no longer stay silent and were prepared to fight to the deaths over working wages and conditions. And, whether you're familiar with this story or not, there's never been a better time to 'hear the people sing' than in the exuberant revival tour of the Broadway staple, LES MISERABLES, now on stage at The Music Hall at Fair Park.

LES MISERABLES, the thrilling musical phenomenon direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement, opened at Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) on Tuesday, April 24, leaving audiences stunned by the breathtaking performance.

Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway.  Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Featuring the beloved songs "I Dreamed A Dream," "On My Own," "Stars,' "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. "Les Miz is born again!" (NY1). 

It is a simple act to overlook those beneath you as you go about your daily life, eager to get to the next appointment or entertainment. All of this hubbub is a distraction from what goes on in the alleys and dark areas where you'd rather not look. But if you manage to 'look down,' you'll see and meet the indomitable spirit that is LES MISERABLES.

Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, has been announced for its much-anticipated Madison engagement at Overture Center from the Arts direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. Tickets are very limited. For availability, please visit the Overture Center box office (201 State Street), overture.org or call 608.258.4141.  For a sneak peek, please visit www.LesMiz.com.

TAP&TOM is a tap dancing and singing performance highlighting the bossa nova beat invented by Antonio Carlos 'Tom' Jobim. This sublime experience is being reprised for three shows at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, February 23rd at 8 pm, February 24th at 2 pm, and February 24th at 8 pm (14streety.org for tickets).

 The touring production of Les Miserables has officially opened in Montreal at Place Des Arts, coming from its highly praised, two-and-a-half year run on Broadway. The show opened February 7th, at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier to eager spectators ready and willing to immerse themselves in early nineteenth century France, iconic songs, invigorating ensemble numbers and stunning sets. Expectations were high and excitement was palpable.

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Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, Les Miserables tells the story of an ex-convict who after serving nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, goes on a quest for redemption. When a kind bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, the ex-convict known as Jean Valjean breaks his parole as he decides to start his life anew. As time goes on, Valjean has relentlessly been pursued by a ruthless police inspector, hoping to bring him to justice. Though along the way, a group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade during a revolutionary period in France.

Christina Carminucci and Samara Seligsohn are bringing their original sell-out evening of tap dance and live jazz, On That Note, to Feinstein's/54 Below. Fresh and in-demand on the NYC tap scene, the two have brought their talent to iconic stages such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, BAM, the New Victory Theater, and Jacob's Pillow. With cutting-edge tap choreography and improvisation, On That Note proves that tap dance is stylish, powerful, and certainly alive.

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