Les Miserables: the new production of the musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet – our opinion

Lovers of theater and musicals will have the pleasure of rediscovering, from November 22 to December 31, 2024, the emblematic show Les Miserables. This new production, presented at the renowned Châtelet Theaterpromises to seduce a new generation of spectators while delighting the faithful.

This event of the end of year 2024 marks the return of a legendary musical which, thanks to the universality of its story, has won the hearts of more than 130 million spectators across the world. However, it is not simply a revival: 45 years after the start of this epic adventure in 1978, the nouvelle production of the Misérables au Chatelêt Theateroffers a chance to rediscover several songs that have become classics of the genre. Songs French as I dreamed of another life, To the will of the people, My story et The Big Day return to the stage, enhanced by innovative staging and refreshing interpretations.

What makes this new production particularly special is the collaboration with Alain Boublil. Renowned for his talent, he revised the libretto for the occasion, adding his personal touch while remaining faithful to the essence of the original work. His vision, associated with the meticulous staging, highlights the symbolic dimension of the emblematic characters of the Misérables such as Jean Valjean, Cosette, Javert, Les Thénardier and Gavroche. This approach guarantees a balance between the depth of the story and the fluidity of the passage from one setting to another, in the magnificent Théâtre du Châtelet in this end of year 2024.

Les Miserablesbased on the humanist fresco of Victor Hugohas always had the mission of deeply touching its audience. In this new musical production at Châtelet Theaterthe scope of the story is amplified, echoing the author's famous quote: “As long as there is ignorance and poverty on earth, books of this nature may not be useless.“And perhaps this is the reason for the timelessness of Les Misérables: it always resonates with the human condition, whatever the time or place.

In conclusion, this new production French Misérables is an event not to be missed fin 2024, for all lovers of Parisian theater. Whether it's your first experience with this musical or a nostalgic visit, the Châtelet Theater is the ideal place to let yourself be carried away by this eternal story.

Our opinion:

The scenography, of austere and striking beauty, displays a living picture where light sculpts souls and magnifies moments of redemption. Each actor inhabits his role with overwhelming depth, transporting the viewer to a tormented Paris, where the silences are as eloquent as the lines.

More than a show, Les Misérables is the work of a fabulous team: from the costumes to the songs, from the lights to the musicians, the essence of human struggles is magnified by the vibrant effort of each artist who collaborated on this show. Rarely has a musical left us with such a feeling of catharsis, combining admiration, compassion and reflection on the human condition.

Hats off to the artists!

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