IF YOU GO¦ What: Closed Door Entertainment's "Les Miserables."¦ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20.¦ Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St.¦ Admission: $20-$28.50. ¦ Phone: 423-642-TIXS. ¦ Website: www. Chattanooga OnStage. com.
Closed Door Entertainment will close its 2013 musical season with a literary, Broadway and Hollywood favorite, "Les Miserables."
The production will be presented Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20, at the Tivoli Theatre.
Set in 19th-century France, "Les Miserables" is the story of Jean Valjean, who is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.
The play is based upon the French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862 and considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century.
The Broadway production ran from March 1987 to May 2003, closing after 6,680 performances. It is the fourth-longest-running Broadway show in history. It was nominated for 12 Tony Awards and won eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Several film versions have been made. The latest, from 2012, starred Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning three, including Hathaway's Best Supporting Actress trophy.