Les Miserables (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(6945 Ratings)

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Members say

Absorbing, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining, Must see

About the Show

An all new version of the classic musical based on Victor Hugo's epic novel, 'Les Mis' tells the story of an ill-fated revolution in the streets of 19th century Paris.

'Les Misérables' is now the longest running musical in the world and this production celebrates the musical's 25th anniversary. Set in early 19th-century France, it is based on Victor Hugo's epic novel of the same name, and tells the story of a peasant and a slew of other characters who get swept up into an ill-fated revolution in the streets of Paris.

Show-Score Member Reviews (6,945)

Absorbing, Clever, Exquisite, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if You are very into historical fiction and you are passionate about the France revolution.

Don't see it if You are not a big fan of classic musical shows. You do not enjoy the novel by Victor Hugo.

Absorbing, Delightful, Epic, Thought-provoking, Must see

See it if You like complex stories and like pure musicals

Don't see it if You don't like dialogue that is sung instead of spoken

Absorbing, Great acting, Great singing, Great staging

See it if You enjoy a moving story with fantastic music.

Don't see it if Nothing negative to say, saw it 3 times.

Ambitious, Absorbing, Great singing, Great staging, Riveting

See it if you want to see one of the best shows ever! Every aspect of this show is riveting. You will be entertained.

Don't see it if you're a history purist and will be offended by lapses in accuracy.

Absorbing, Exquisite, Entertaining, Epic, Great writing

See it if You have a pulse. Honestly, it's the best show I have ever seen live.

Don't see it if singing really bothers you. The show is mostly sung through so if you don't like musicals it may not be the show for you

Absorbing, Clever, Exquisite

See it if You love depth, history and epic shows.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals

Epic, Profound, Thought-provoking, Intense, Masterful

See it if you love the story, are interested in humanity and/or social change, like historical fiction, or like a big cast of interesting characters.

Don't see it if you are very sensitive to specific issues, have a short attention span, or dislike watching 2+ hours of intense tragedy and suffering.

Absorbing, Entertaining, Exquisite

See it if I saw it twice and loved the songs and stories

Don't see it if You won't like it if you don't Ike musicals

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