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The musical opened in September 1980 at the Palais des Sports in Paris. In 1982, English producer Cameron Mackintosh began work on an English language version, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. The first English production, produced by Mackintosh and directed by Trevor Nunn, opened on October 28, 1985, in the Barbican Theatre in London before moving first to the Palace Theatre and later to the Queen's Theatre, where it is still playing. The Broadway production opened on March 12, 1987 and was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, winning eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, and ran until 2003. It is still the third longest-running Broadway show in history
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Policeman in musical play Les Miserables?
The policeman in the musical "Les Miserables" is named Javert.
What year did Les Miserables debut as a play?
The musical debuted in France in 1981, but did not become a hit until the 1985 London version when it was picked up by Cameron Mackintosh.
What genre is les miserables?
Musical.
What west-end musical is based on a book by Victor Hugo?
Les Misirables
What type of music is Les Miserables?
Musical.
Why do they sing in les miserables?
Because, it's a Musical.
How long is the musical Les Miserables?
About 3 hours
Who is the composer of the Les Miserables musical?
Claude-Michel Schonberg is the French composer who composed the Les Miserables musical. The idea was pitched to him by a songwriter named Alain Boublil who had an idea to adapt Victor Hugo's novel into a musical.
Was Ashley Tisdale in a Broadway musical?
Yes, Les Miserables.
What year did Les Miserables open in the US?
Les Miserables opened in the US in 1987.
How many spoken words are in the musical Les Miserables?
None of the words are spoken in Les Miserable, the show fully based on the musical
What is the most successful musical theatre show ever?
Les Miserables
