Les Misérables: There will never be anything better....

Les Mis is such a well-written show with perfect music. For the most part, the character's are each developed perfectly. There are so many and the main ones are given their own soliliquy's so perfectly. Sometimes, I wished Enjolras had a solo - but I love the music so much.

Anyone else have any opinions?

I think Les Mis is by far ONE OF the best musicals ever written/perfromed.

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Although I was told by someone in the orchestra that the music was harsh to play - but it is a rock opera with army music.

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When I saw this show I was holding back tears because it was so good.
Such as GREAT show: Well Written, driected, and performed.

Colm Wilkinson can get on my nerve sometimes though.

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it definately is my favorite, i was in it about a year and a half ago, and i might be in it again this summer *keep your fingers crossed!* and i have never seen anything better than that musical, phantom of the opera is close, but les mis is def. the best, it was so hard to be in because the music is so awsome, and when we sounded good, it was hard not to cry! so pretty!

I have a soft spot for this show.

It was by no the first musical I saw (summer stock, West End, etc.,) but it WAS my first Broadway experience back in '87, and for a jr. high theatre geek heading off to drama camp, it was heaven....I wanted to BE Frances Rufelle. I actually have never seen it since--why mess with a perfect memory?! But I listened to the OCR for years.

Anyone see that French film adaptation (non-musical--re-set in WWII/Holocaust era France) a few years ago? Absolutely devastating and SO well done.

I love the show. I've seen it in SF and Sacramento, and it stole my heart. But Cosette does occasionally make me want to shoot her, and she's even worse in the book.

"I understand," said Cosette, although she didn't. --Victor Hugo

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Oh if only you could see my face Tiff! I converted somone! You do me proud Tiff! :)

haha. Where would a street waif be without her mascara?

ANy1 else?

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Les Miz is my favourite musical. I definitely agree that it's theatrical bliss. It's extremely well-constructed, with every character having his or own little moment, and it's amazing how the show can be both epic and intimate at the same time. To me, it's the perfect musical.

About Cosette: it's true that she's the least-developed character, but she's in the company of 8 other very well-developed characters. So 1 out of 9 isn't bad. Besides, the Cosette in the book wasn't well-developed either. It really is all about the performer, because I've seen Cosettes who were amazing and identifiable onstage.

Oh, and I LOVE Colm. But I guess I'm in the minority here. I can't get enough of his "Bring Him Home," the sustained note at the end is heaven!

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Why are you embarrassed, jmac?

BlueWizard, I think you're right. I would have loved to see Colm's POTO. He sounded fine on Hey Mr. Producer.


I don't think the 10th Anni performance does this show justice at all. As well, yeah, Cosette's under-developed, but I don't think she really needs to be developed, right? She's not the heart of any storyline, really.

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Addicted, are you a sushi lover? your moniker compells me!


By yogurt, do you mean a smooth rich voice or yogurt as in flegmmy?

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BlueWizard, I think you're right. I would have loved to see Colm's POTO. He sounded fine on Hey Mr. Producer.

Oh yes, he was a fantastic Phantom. But an even better Jean Valjean: I had the chance to see him when he performed the role for the return Toronto engagement in 1998 - what an amazing performance! He really embodied the role of Valjean, and you really felt like you were in the divine presence of a saint.

I guess his voice is an acquired taste, but I do like the ethereal quality of it. It definitely adds to how Valjean becomes an almost blessed soul.

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