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“Les Misérables” has been revitalized with a fervor beyond audiences’ wildest dreams. Producer Cameron Mackintosh’s reconception of the beloved musical has reached California on its North American tour, bringing a galvanizing French drama to the heart of Los Angeles.
Following a much-praised Broadway revival sparkles at the Orpheum Theatre, where it plays through July 25.
The issues that LES MISÉRABLES touches on are unfortunately as relevant today as they were in 1862 when Victor Hugo’s novel was first published and in 1985 when the musical adaptation first opened in London.
Touring production of Les Misérables delivers high production values and talented performers but falls short of greatness.