Les Misérables at the Théâtre du Châtelet

At the end of the year, discover the musical Les Misérables at the Théâtre du Châtelet.

A record-breaking musical, Les Misérables owes its success to the universality of its story, which has reached over 130 million spectators worldwide.

Photo : Thomas Amouroux - chatelet.com

This new production, in French, 45 years after the adventure began in 1978, allows us to rediscover many songs that have become timeless: J’avais rêvé (I Dreamed a Dream), À la volonté du peuple (Do You Hear the People Sing? ), Mon histoire (On My Own), Le Grand jour (One Day More)… The libretto has been reworked for the occasion by Alain Boublil. In keeping with the text, the staging emphasizes the symbolic dimension of the characters (Jean Valjean, Cosette, Javert, Les Thénardier, Gavroche…), while preserving the fluidity of the transition from one setting to another, characteristic of the work. Victor Hugo’s humanist fresco finds its breadth in music, and resonates with everyone: “So long as ignorance and poverty exist on earth, books of the nature of Les Misérables cannot fail to be of use“. [text chatelet.com]

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The Théâtre du Châtelet is a legendary venue steeped in history.
Specialising in musical performances of all kinds, the programme at this Parisian cultural mecca is highly diverse and eclectic: musical comedy, opera, oratorio, classical and contemporary dance, classical, contemporary and jazz concerts, musical theatre, and more. Its innovative and demanding shows are staged in the 2,048-seat main auditorium, as well as on the temporary stage in the Grand Foyer.

Les Misérables at the Théâtre du Châtelet until 2 January 2025
Information and bookings: https://www.chatelet.com/en/programmation/24-25/les-miserables/

 

Front page image: Thomas Amouroux - chatelet.com
Editorial staff: Amandine Goetz