Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical is set in 19th-century France and tells the epic story of Jean Valjean, a man in search of personal redemption, who is pursued by Inspector Javert. The two men are in a constant battle of wits and wills, and soon both find themselves in the middle of a revolution, the aftermath of which will determine all their fates.
| 1985 | West End |
Original London Production West End |
| 1987 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1987 | US Tour |
1st National Tour US Tour |
| 1988 | US Tour |
2nd National Tour US Tour |
| 2006 | Broadway |
Return Engagement [Broadway] Broadway |
| 2010 | US Tour |
25th Anniversary Production US Tour |
| 2014 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2017 | US Tour |
Revival National Tour US Tour |
| 2021 | West End |
West End Staged Concert Revival West End |
| 2021 | West End |
West End Revival West End |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Aaron Lazar |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Celia Keenan-Bolger |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Les Miserables |
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