The premiere of “Les Misérables” took place in London almost forty years ago. This successful musical comedy, a true cultural phenomenon, arrives for the first time in Geneva, with a concert version to be discovered from October 30 to November 3.
In London, the West End district, where most of London’s theaters are located, people come from far and wide to see or rewatch the oldest musical so british in the name rather frenchy: “The Miserables”. Almost forty years on display for this cultural monument which has been exported to forty-six countries and which is stopping for the first time in Geneva at the end of October as part of a European tour in a format unpublished.
An extraordinary and timeless musical production, “Les Misérables” brings to the stage the famous work of Victor Hugo, a captivating tale of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption.
Featuring iconic songs like “I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and more, this epic musical is arguably one of the world’s most beloved musicals. .
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A pop culture phenomenon
“Les Misérables” features forty actors and actresses, a poignant story and thrilling melodies, the recipe for a success-story which had nevertheless started badly. “It was born in Paris, and it was one of the biggest flops at the time. She was spotted by an English producer, Cameron MacIntosh, and it became the success we know today” , says Genevan director Ylan Assefy-Waterdrinker in the 7:30 p.m. of October 8.
For this specialist in musical comedies, “Les Misérables” is more than a show, it is a pop culture phenomenon: “It’s something that we all know, whether it’s thanks to show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ when Susan Boyle was revealed by doing this song or by seeing the 2012 film.
“Les Misérables” is a timeless triumph on screen and on stage with 130 million spectators. And this is perhaps only the beginning for the 1862 work by Victor Hugo. In Geneva, a version of the show redesigned to be performed in very large capacity theaters is presented, with musicians playing live.
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“Les Misérables”, Geneva Arena, from October 30 to November 3, 2024.
