We begin Act II with the students constructing their infamous barricade. Marius is still distracted, however, as Eponine acts as go-between for him and Cosette. Meanwhile Javert prepares to infiltrate the rebels. “On My Own” A production opened in Australia at the Theatre Royal, Sydney on 27 November 1987. The cast featured Normie Rowe as Valjean, Philip Quast as Javert, Anthony Warlow as Enjolras, Debbie Byrne as Fantine, Simon Burke as Marius, Marina Prior as Cosette, Jodie Gillies as Eponine, Barry Langrish as Thénardier, and Robyn Arthur as Madame Thénardier. Rob Guest later took over the role of Valjean. The production closed on 17 August 1991. [48] 1989 Toronto production [ edit ]

Parisian Revival Version– This song is known as Seul devant ces tables vides (Alone in Front of These Empty Tables). The musical's emblem is a picture of the waif Cosette sweeping the Thénardiers' inn (which occurs in the musical during "Castle on a Cloud"). It is usually cropped to a head-and-shoulders portrait, superimposed on the French flag. The image is based on an etching by Gustave Brion, which in turn was based on the drawing by Émile Bayard. Bayard's drawing appeared in several of the novel's earliest French-language editions. Javert sings to the already often-used theme from "Valjean Arrested, Valjean Forgiven", "Fantine's Arrest" and "The Robbery/Javert's Intervention", only slower and in a major key. (A major)

“Valjean’s Death”

Stars" is one of the two chief songs performed as a solo by Javert. It is among the better-known songs from the musical. It comes before "Look Down" in the Original London Version and the 2012 film. Parisian Revival Version– This song is known as Le casse de la rue Plumet (The Break-In of Rue Plumet). John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean) left the cast two weeks before the end of the show's run at the Alhambra [89] The "Overture" is the opening song and a dramatic instrumental introduction that establishes the setting as Toulon, France, 1815. The "Work Song" flows from the "Overture", the former opening with a choir of imprisoned men singing a melody later used in "Look Down" but eventually becoming a dark duet between the prisoner Jean Valjean and the guard Javert. In early versions, such as in the Original London Recording, the "Overture" was essentially just a minor version of the beginning of "At the End of the Day", but is now almost exclusively played with part of the same melody as the "Work Song" and "Look Down". This theme becomes a leitmotif throughout the musical. BWW Exclusive Interview: Ramin Karimloo on His Toronto Homecoming in LES MISERABLES in Fall of 2013 Retrieved 13 February 2013.

Parisian Revival Version– This song is known as Ouverture (Overture) and Le bagne: pitié, pitié (The Prison: Mercy, mercy). It’s too late for Fantine, who is now on her deathbed – but calls out to her daughter, Cosette. Years later, we’ll hear this same haunting musical refrain in Eponine’s “On My Own”, linking the two generations of women. As Fantine dies, Valjean makes another defining promise: Cosette will live in his protection. Their brief duet bonds the two, but any chance at romance is immediately snuffed out. “The Confrontation”

“A Heart Full of Love”

The show was forced to close temporarily from 16 March 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was announced in June 2020 that it would not reopen until 2021. [37] It reopened on 25 September 2021. [38] Original Broadway production [ edit ] Brantley, Ben (10 November 2006). "Didn't We Just See This Revolution?". The New York Times . Retrieved 5 March 2011. There have been several recordings of this material, including ones by the original London cast and original Broadway cast. However, there are no recordings containing the entire performance of songs, score, and spoken parts as featured on stage; The Complete Symphonic Recording comes closest, but a pair of songs that were cut from the show following the initial London run, as well as one song only present in the Original French Concept Album, are not included. UK and Ireland tour of Les Miserables to recommence from November 2021". westendbestfriend.co.uk . Retrieved 13 October 2022. Parisian Revival Version– This song is known as Final: c'est pour demain (Finale: It is For Tomorrow).

Original French Version– This song is known as Demain (Tomorrow). It is slightly longer, finishing with a short solo from Valjean. Original French Version– This song did not appear. In the stage show, a doctor shortly informed Valjean of Fantine's death and Valjean asked three days to fetch Cosette, which Javert refuses. The music was entirely different, but finished in the same instrumental climax that is still used. Original French Version– This song is known as J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie (I Had Dreamed of Another Life).Marius and Cosette marry in grand musical fashion. But the jubilation soon shifts into a familiar tune: that cunning Thenardier waltz. Yes, the criminal duo are now passing themselves off as landed gentry. Marius isn’t fooled, but he does learn a crucial bit of information from them: Valjean was the man who saved his life. “Beggars at the Feast”

Where is Thenardier in all of this? Looting corpses, of course. One of those is Marius – but thankfully, he’s not quite dead, and Valjean has the chance to save him. After escaping Javert, who breaks with tradition by standing aside. “Javert’s Suicide” The Bargain" and "The Waltz of Treachery" are two intertwined songs. Much of the number is often cut from recordings. The latter part of "The Waltz of Treachery" is largely instrumental. It flows directly into "Look Down". Les Mis ends on a note of defiance: the rebels might be beaten this time, but more will follow. It’s a triumphant climactic number – hard-earned but full-throated optimism. After numerous songs about relentless, unchanging toil – tomorrow just another day of the same hardship – the show ends with the promise of something better when “tomorrow comes”. Who will join in our crusade? Generations of Les Mis audiences, inspired to fight for a fairer world. See more shows in the West End b While "The Death of Gavroche" is included in the student production, it was cut from the 25th Anniversary. Original French Version– This song is known as Épilogue: la lumière (Epilogue: The Light). Fantine and Eponine do not appear, as the song ends alternatively with Valjean imploring Cosette and Marius to love and cherish each other, before he peacefully passes away.

“Turning”

Monsieur and Madame Thénardier, a crooked couple who own an inn and exploit their customers. They later become a feared band of thieves in the streets of Paris Do You Hear the People Sing?" is one of the principal and most recognizable songs from the musical, sometimes (especially in various translated versions of the play) called "The People's Song". A stirring anthem, it is sung twice: once towards the end of the first act, and once at the end of the musical's Finale. Instrumentally, the theme is also prominent in the battle scenes. In the 2012 movie, it is performed after "One Day More". Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre – Les Miserables – 1997 + Flyer". theatrememorabilia.co.uk. Theatre Memorabilia .co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016 . Retrieved 12 August 2016. Perks, Daniel (17 January 2020). "Les Misérables cast and creative team celebrate Sondheim Theatre West End production opening". www.whatsonstage.com . Retrieved 17 January 2020.