Les Miserables at Uihlein Hall

Let’s be frank: LES MISÉRABLES is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.

It’s storytelling that operates on a whole different 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 a superb musical production that will overwhelm 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 desperation to absolution, Victor Hugo’s iconic 1862 novel inspired writers Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Jean-Marc Natel to create a heavily moving imbued with tenderness and warmth. Victor Hugo’s iconic 1862 tale about French peasant Jean Valjean’s journey from despair, his redemption following an enormous act of mercy, love, and revolution made for the perfect premise 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 turn into a theatrical triumph. The result was so much greater than they ever could have anticipated - 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 has been seen live on stage by over 130 million people globally, in 22 different languages.

LES MISÉRABLES has been described as “an enormous, gorgeous bleeding heart” with every single production thereof a love-letter to the original. It is imbued with creativity, gravitas, and sincerity, boasting wondrous music that bless the soul with raw beauty, lyrics that speak directly to the heart, visuals that you won’t find anywhere else, music that oozes with power and emotion, themes that hold up the proverbial mirror, and incredible stagecraft that capture the heart of the iconic tale immaculately.

Apart from this, you’ll hear the much adored music delivered in powerful voices - 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 unparalleled evening at the theatre, look no further - the Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts ia right up that alley!

Boasting a long history of hosting the best in entertainment, world-renowned acts, and Broadway,, the Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts is known to be the place you’ll find world-class acts all year round. Featuring top-tier sound and lighting, incredible acoustics, wonderful amenities, ample parking, and plenty of luxurious seats spread across multiple levels ensuring those superb, unobstructed sight-lines, you’re in for a sublime evening regardless of where you’re seated.

So hurry - get your tickets before they’re all sold out!