Les Misérables Returns: A New Dream Dreamed in Spectacular Production

Since 1980 Les Misérables has been seen by over 70 million people. One of the longest running Broadway and West End shows of all time, a new twist on the classic production is currently touring North America, stopping in Calgary until July 22^nd.

Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Miz as it is known by fans is set in France in the early 19th century. It is the story of Jean Valjean (Nick Cartell), a French peasant on his quest for redemption. Along the way Valjean, his adopted daughter Cosette (Jillian Butler) and a number of other characters are swept up in the French Revolution.

This particular production has a local twist. Born in Chicago, ensemble...