This evening we saw the new staging of Les Miserables. What an amazing production. It did not disappoint the 3 of us who had seen the original version. The consensus was that this one was even more effective than the revolving-stage one we fell in love with 25 years ago.
Using Victor Hugo's paintings and drawings as backdrops is absolute genius.
The use of technology enhances two scenes, in particular, Javert's suicide and Valjean's escape through the sewers. We all expected Javert to jump off the bridge and disappear through a trapdoor. Not so. The bridge disappeared above the stage while Javert seemingly spun through the air and into the river. Valjean ran through the sewers as they were projected around him. I wish I could describe it better. Believe me. It was magical.
My Sweetie now understands why this is my favorite musical.
Enjoy!
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