Les Miserables at Ohio Theatre

Fact: LES MISÉRABLES is a towering, powerful theatrical experience.

It’s storytelling that functions on a hard-hitting, visceral level, exploring timeless themes in an honest manner - some tough, some heart-warming. It’s exquisite music - from orchestra down to the very last voice - and memorable melodies - from the the opening number ‘Work Song (Look Down)’ right to the final ‘Do You Hear The People Sing (Reprise)’; it’s unmissable theatrical experience that will engulf you, enthral you, and have you in the palm of its hand since the first notes fill the air.

An iconic story

Following the journey of French peasant Jean Valjean from despair to salvation, Victor Hugo’s iconic 1862 novel inspired writers Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Jean-Marc Natel to create a unique theatre piece oozing with passion, heart, and emotion. Victor Hugo’s iconic 1862 tale about French peasant Jean Valjean’s journey from despair, his search for salvation, love, and revolution made for the perfect foundation for a theatrical masterpiece - and that is exactly what writers Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, alongside composer Claude-Michel Schönberg {had in mind for their celebrated sung-through musical|were looking for - something unparalleled to create absolute theatrical magic with. The result was astounding - not only did LES MISÉRABLES, since its English-version premiere in the West End in 1985, become the longest-running musical in the West End and the second-longest running musical on Broadway, but racked up numerous awards, including a Laurence Olivier Award, eight Tony Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, and a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award..

LES MISÉRABLES has been hailed by critics as “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune) with every single run thereof a love-letter to the original. It is loaded with authenticity, gravitas, and raw emotions, boasting stunning harmonies that bless the soul with raw beauty, lyrics that stir and soothe at the same time, visuals that you won’t find anywhere else, music that oozes passion and operatic intensity, themes that hit on a different level, and fantastic portrayals that capture the heart of the iconic tale immaculately.

Apart from this, you’ll hear Claude-Michel Schönberg’s incredible music delivered in a breathtaking manner - from ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ and ‘Castle On A Cloud’ to ‘Stars’ and ‘On My Own’, from ‘Bring Him Home’ and ‘Empty Chairs At Empty Tables’ to ‘One Day More’ and ‘Do You Hear The People Sing?’ - a life-changing experience in itself.

Tickets and more info

If you are looking for an evening to remember filled with the best of the best, look no further - the Ohio Theatre ia right up that alley!

With its long history of hosting the best in entertainment, world-renowned acts, and Broadway,, the Ohio Theatre is known to be the place you’ll find world-class acts all year round. Featuring top-tier sound and lighting, remarkable acoustics, fantastic amenities, ample parking, and plenty of comfortable seating spread across multiple levels ensuring those superb, unobstructed sight-lines, you’re in for a sublime evening regardless of where you’re seated.

For the love of Victor Hugo, get your tickets now - missing out is not an option!