The New York Times

‘Les Misérables’ Returns Home

The most famous French musical has never been popular in Paris. A major new production hopes to change that, reworking it for a contemporary French audience. By Laura Cappelle Reporting from Paris ...
The New York Times

‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit

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 ...
WBUR

‘Les Misérables’ is 40 this year — and I’ve never loved it more

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 ...