Les Misérables Musical Quiz
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Who is the main character in Les Misérables?

Jean Valjean

Which actress famously auditioned with 'I Dreamed A Dream' from Les Misérables on Britain's Got Talent?

Susan Boyle

When did Les Misérables originally open in Paris?

1980

Who decided to create an English-language version of Les Misérables after hearing a recording of the concept album?

<p>Cameron Mackintosh</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Les Misérables open at the Palace Theatre in December 1985?

<p>London</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Les Misérables' run on Broadway in terms of awards?

<p>Earned eight Tony Awards</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Les Misérables start its journey in Paris?

<p>Premiered in Paris in 1980 for three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the character Jean Valjean and his journey in Les Misérables.

<p>Ex-convict seeking redemption hunted by Javert</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has Les Misérables impacted the world in terms of performances and audience reach?

<p>Seen by over 70 million people worldwide in 45 countries and in 22 languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of Les Misérables in the West End and on Broadway?

<p>Longest-running musical in the world and in the West End</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Les Misérables Background

  • Les Misérables is the stage adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name.
  • The sung-through musical was originally written in French by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boubil, and Jean-Marc Natel and staged in 1980.

Development and Production

  • Cameron Mackintosh produced an English-language version for a British audience after hearing the soundtrack.
  • The English-language version opened in 1985 with new lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Premiere and Run

  • The initial two-month run at the Barbican Centre was a sell-out, guaranteeing a place on the West End.
  • Les Misérables opened at the Palace Theatre in 1985 and ran until 2004.
  • The show then moved to Queen's Theatre, where it still runs today.

Theatre Renaming and Milestone

  • The Queen's Theatre was refurbished and renamed The Sondheim Theatre in 2019.
  • Les Misérables became the longest-running musical in the world, with over 70 million people having seen it.

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Test your knowledge about one of the biggest musicals in the world - Les Misérables. Learn interesting facts and details about the London's longest running musical at The Sondheim Theatre.

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