Credits
A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Original French text by Alain Boubil and Jean-Marc Natel
Additional Material by James Fenton
Orchestrations by John Cameron
Original London production directed and adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird
Original London production by Cameron Mackintosh and The Royal Shakespeare Company

Broadway’s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours, while carefully maintaining the integrity of one the greatest musicals ever written. This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

Cast size
Large (over 20)

Cast type
Children in Cast, Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles, Mainly Men, Showcases trained singers, Star Vehicle - Male, Strong/Large Chorus, Teenage Roles

Rehearsal Material
30 Vocal books, 1 Piano/vocal score, 1 Piano/conductor score, 1 Director's Pack (guide, logo & SFX cd), 1 Study Guide & Reference Recording

Orchestral Material
3 REED I (flute, clarinet, alto sax) : REED II (oboe, cor anglais) : TRUMPET I : TRUMPET II : TROMBONE : HORN I : HORN II : 2 VIOLIN : VIOLA : CELLO : BASS GUITAR : DRUMS : PERCUSSION (Timpani, Tam-tam, Sleigh Bells, Bell Tree, Xylophone, Bongos, Xylo Beaters, Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Gong, Suspended Cymbal, Chimes, Triangle) : GUITAR : KEYBOARDS I, II & III : FULL SCORE (in 4 books)

Genre: Book Musical (Original Score)