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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2006
Pros: A haunting story with incredible music that is now reopening
Cons: The show closed in NY a few years back.
Summary: My wife and I were entertained by the Broadway cast of Les Misérables at the Imperial Theatre twice. We were also fortunate to catch it again on a trip to London where it opened in 1985 and continues to open its curtain. The original Les Miserables ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 7, 2002
Pros: Incredible scenery, music
Cons: Tear jerker
Summary: The story of Les miseable is incredibly moving and captivating. It is based on a young group of revolutionaries, and what they go through to fight for their cause. The characters are all so strong that is hard to figure out who is the most "miseable" ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 6, 2002
Pros: Best musical to see based on one of the best novels of all time.
Cons: I wouldn't mind having the orchestra being a little louder.
Summary: I recently saw Les Misérables for the first time on Broadway December 22, 2001. I have been a huge fan of the musical for a long time (even though I never saw it), and the book is my favorite of all time. I had waited a year to see this show, and let me ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 4, 2001
Pros: It is a wonderful story along with beautiful music and exciting characters
Cons: none
Summary: If any broadway musical is "Master of the House", Les Miserables is the one. If you only have one chance to see a broadway play, this would be the one. It is so wonderful, I am not sure where to start. First off, it is a very touching story. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 16, 2001
Pros: Wonderful, wonderful music
Cons: None that I can see
Summary: I've been a Les Mis freak for two years now, and I never ever get tired of it. The music is some of the best ever written, the plot, although a bit depressing, is perfect when you need a good cry. Watch the Tenth Anniversary video. It's worth anything ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2001
Pros: GREAT SINGERS,GREAT PLOT GREAT SETS BEATS NO OTHER SHOW ON BROADWAY
Cons: NONE
Summary: Les miserables is the best show on Broadway WITHOUT A DOUGHT
Les miserables has now been open since 1987 just nearly as long as cats now and its still going strong
Cameroen mackintosh has put this show together and what a show it is two
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 29, 2001
Pros: Incredible acting (especially by the kid actors), great story line, songs
Cons: You're kidding, right?
Summary: This past April my high school choir had the pleasure of going to New York City for a school trip. One of the things we were going to do there was see a Broadway show. We could sign up for either "The Music Man" or "Les Miserables". Since I am originally ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 9, 2001
Pros: Spectacular moving music, great characters lots of action
Cons: Not playing anywhere near me.
Summary: Les Misérables started out as a book by celebrated French
author Victor Hugo, but he initially wrote it as a series
of stories published periodically. It was the written
version of a soap opera placed during the days of
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 30, 2001
Pros: Awesome MUSIC!
Cons: It can be boring
Summary: Les Misérables is an awesome broadway show! The music is awesome. Some people find it boring (It does seem to have the ability to put one to sleep so I suggest not going to see it when you are dead tired.), but I found it very interesting. If you like ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 22, 2001
Pros: Amazing music, powerful acting, wonderful set and mood.
Cons: All music, no dialogue.
Summary: Les Miserables is a momentous triumph of musical theater. The entire show is simply enthralling, heart-wrenching, and overall well done.
Without going into too much detail, I will try to explain the plot. The story takes place over the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2001
Pros: Well assembled cast that are very prepared for their roles.
Cons: Completely Musical
Summary: I saw Les Misérables in London. It was great I got good seats for relatively cheap, because of student pricing. Les Misérables got it's first sucessfull run in London at the Palace Theatre where it still plays today. It is the powerful story of getting ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 16, 2001
Pros: Story, Songs, and Performance
Cons: Since cast differs, optimal performance may not always be performed
Summary: I saw this play on February 7th, 2001 at the Imperial theatre. This was my first Broadway film, being I really never expected myself to enjoy events such as plays, because of the singing, I had never gone before. However I decided to go to this because I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 14, 2001
Pros: As good as it gets on Broadway
Cons: None
Summary: Les Miserables celebrated its fourteenth anniversary on Broadway on March 12, 2001. I saw the show the following night, and I loved it! Now that Cats are finally put to sleep (thank God), Les Miserables has taken the reigns of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 21, 2001
Pros: Moving drama, excellent score and lyrics, powerful.
Cons: One song contains sexual references and cussing.
Summary: Les Miserables is an emotional roller-coaster of a ride. There is happiness and humor but it is often overshadowed by sadness and death. The overall theme of this musical is that even in sadness and death, we should all "remember the truth that once ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 6, 2001
Pros: Great music, lyrics, acting, and directing.
Cons: -
Summary: Saw it. Loved it. That's about all there is to it.
I'm a big music fan and if something isn't good I'll be the first to say so. I had nothing bad to say about Les Mis.
Before I saw it, I bought the CD and learned the music. I ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 4, 2000
Pros: Veteran actors with emotion, cathartic songs
Cons: None
Summary: Early February of 2000 consisted of cold weather and the mourning of my late grandmother. However, one moment of relief from the dark world of depression was the experience of viewing one of the most extraordinarily fabulous plays ever created. Les ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 4, 2000
Pros: Everything is wonderful
Cons: None what so ever.
Summary: Ever since I first saw Les Mis on opening night in New York City, I feel in love. Although this story is a love story in a sencond resort, I still will make you laugh,and cry. The story starts out in In France before the French Revolution when Jean Val ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 3, 2000
Pros: beautiful music, great story
Cons: there are none
Summary: The first time I heard Les Miserables was when I was only 3 years old, and as giddy and energetic I was at that age, I was so amazed at how beautiful and it was, I stayed perfectly still and listened to the entire thing! Les Miserables and The Phantom ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 1, 2000
Pros: great performance
Cons: none really, depends on the performers per show
Summary: About two years ago, my English class read the abridged version of Les Miserables, listened to the soundtrack, and watched a videotape of the Broadway performance. I have the soundtrack for this show, and I always listen to it! Heck, I was such a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 28, 2000
Pros: the songs, the story, the power of it
Cons: the character of Cosette is pretty wishy-washy
Summary: Les Miz is the best show ever on Broadway. I have a certain attachment to it because it was the first Broadway show I had ever seen. So it's somewhat of a milestone in my life; my introduction into the wonderful world of Broadway musicals. I saw it ... read more
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