Les Miserables at Ohio Theatre in Columbus

It’s the world’s most popular musical – Les Misérables. With a 2025-2026 season taking place, get ready to witness the impactful story where love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption take shape. Daring you to dream as a revolution takes place, it’s a familiar tale that never ceases to share its heart-pounding messages. A timeless epic, it tells the tale of ex-convict Jean Valjean who navigates a new life while Inspector Javert actively pursues him. A fight for freedom, it’s a musical that’ll get you hooked through every twist and turn.

Coming to Ohio Theatre in Columbus, it’s an award-winning spectacle that cannot be missed. There’s a reason why it’s still the world’s most popular musical – it’s simply that powerful. Every single year, audiences around the globe rush to ticket offices to get their hands on the best seats in every single venue they’re performing at. As the show comes over to Columbus, get ready to be thrilled, inspired, and struck by the musical’s impeccable feats.

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“Les Misérables is a very human story of redemption told in operatic form” — Hollywood’s Master Storytellers

HOPE AND REDEMPTION

Chronicling the tale of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict seeking a new life breaking parole, he becomes actively pursued by inspector Javert as the man saves someone pinned by a runaway cart – wherein his true identity has had growing suspicion. With themes of love, loss, hope, and redemption, it’s a powerful story packed with strong emotion. It is based on the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, with the tale set in early 19th-century France.

Beyond its story that gets you hooked, Les Mis’ music stirs the vibe of a revolution taking place. Feel the power of every single note as the strings take you on a wild ride through every twist and turn. Some of its iconic songs include:

• The heartbreaking “I Dreamed a Dream”

• A tale of unrequited love through “On My Own”

• The revolutionary “Do You Hear the People Sing?”

• A unifying anthem “One Day More”

• The tender prayer of “Bring Him Home,”

• And many more!

Witness these songs bring the story of redemption to life. For many years now, its Tony Award-winning score has been shared as a staple crowd favorite around the world. 

SOMETHING YOU’LL KEEP COMING BACK FOR

“Les Misérables is one of those shows that always takes your breath away,” said artistic director Bill Berry. “Between the epic music and the captivating storytelling, it’s everything you want in a musical. Whether this is your first time seeing it, or your 10th, Les Mis holds your attention from the recognizable downbeat to the final bow.”

It’s evident why this is still the world’s most popular musical. Since its 1980 premiere in Paris with direction by Robert Hossein, the show has prompted widespread critical acclaim. Its English-language adaptation produced by Cameron Mackintosh premiered in London in October 1985, and now it’s the longest-running musical in the West End. In 2012, Les Miserables got its own film adaptation. 

To date, the musical has been produced across 42 countries, translated into about 23 languages, and over seventy official recordings of its international productions. From French, German, Croatian, Spanish, Japanese, to Dutch, and many more — Les Miserables has been seen and heard in numerous ways, all packing the same powerful story and live-stage legacy.

WHAT CRITICS SAY

“A superb, powerful production that sweeps you up in its grip” — Limelight

“Artistic highlight of the season” — BroadwayWorld

“Staging of epic proportions” — Gramilano

Overall, Les Miserables takes everyone by surprise in a production that has you hooked from the very first line. Its cast, music, story, and creative sets all fall into perfect places. All throughout its close to 3-hour run, epic revelations will strike your hearts. If you’re a sucker for a great show, Les Miserables is definitely one that cannot be missed. There’s a reason why people keep coming back to catch their productions around the globe. Moreover, they’ve amassed tons of awards — proving their time-tested legacy in musical and theatrical feats.

AN AWARD-WINNING LEGACY

Les Miserables has won various accolades for its original and international productions. In Broadway, the show has won the following awards:

Tony Awards:

• Best Musical

• Best Book of a Musical

• Best Original Score

• Best Featured Actor in a Musical

• Best Direction of a Musical

• Best Scenic Design

• Best Lighting Design

• plus other nominations!

Drama Desk Awards:

• Outstanding Musical

• Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

• Outstanding Orchestrations

• Outstanding Music

• Outstanding Set Design

Les Miserables also won “Best Musical” at the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards. The show’s 2014 Broadway revival received several nominations at the Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards. This goes to show Les Miserables’ withstanding legacy as one of the best musical productions in history. Still the world’s most popular one, audiences will never get tired of its timeless and impactful tale. 

LIVE AT OHIO THEATRE IN COLUMBUS

Heading to Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, Les Miserables is bound to get the ground shaking at the Ohio Theatre. Also known as the “Official Theatre of the State of Ohio,” the theater was declared a National Historic Landmark for its rich history dating back to 1929. Saved from demolition, it has seen tons of musicals, live entertainment, music, and more throughout its almost a century of existence. 

Restored and fitted with modern amenities, upgrades, high-tech lights & sounds, and comfortable seating, the theater’s classic vibe makes it a standout venue all over the country. Retaining its majestic architecture that shares legendary history, every single show held at the Ohio Theatre has an added classical flair. As Les Miserables comes over, get ready to experience the critically-acclaimed musical like never before.

As the legendary musical heads back to Ohio, demand for tickets is soaring through the roof. Families, friends, and loved ones are coming together to celebrate Les Miserables’ timeless tale of redemption. Be part of the experience right in Columbus as the musical shares a legendary night at the Ohio Theatre. Book your tickets now!