Les Misérables is celebrating its ruby anniversary in sparkling fashion, with a special anniversary gala featuring the likes of Alfie Boe, Michael Ball and Patti LuPone. 40 years on from its West End ...

Critics initially panned it, but public love for the musical with songs like “One Day More” and “On My Own” has kept it going strong for four decades — and counting. By Alex Marshall Reporting from ...

I have seen the musical "Les Misérables" 14 times. Since I was a teenager, I’ve jumped at any opportunity to watch Jean Valjean break parole, Fantine dream a dream and Javert swear by the stars. So ...

This month, a special cast, drawn from its myriad incarnations, is performing in the West End to mark the 40th anniversary. “The Glums”, then, has made a lot of people very happy, and – having ...

Consider Les Misérables, the prestigious poster child of the West End with its epic plot, soul-stirring score and noble messaging. 40 years on, this beloved musical is something all entrants to the ...

The late Herbert Kretzmer, who wrote the English libretto for Les Misérables, felt he was not given enough credit for rewriting the French lyrics for the award-winning English-language version, ...

The late Herbert Kretzmer, who wrote the English libretto for Les Misérables, felt he was not given enough credit for transforming the original French musical into the hugely popular English-language ...

“Les Misérables,” the classic that has run for decades, is more than a household name — regardless of if you are a theater fan or not. Since premiering on the West End in London in 1985, the musical ...

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the actor playing Fantine for the reviewed performance. Lindsay Heather Pearce played the role of Fantine. West End legend Cameron ...

“Les Misérables” hardly needs an introduction, but for those who have never had the opportunity to witness the masterful musical, it’s an epic tale of crushing bitterness, hope, dreams, vices, dogma ...