Les Misérables

This show is presented in the John Viars Theatre. It is a full-length Broadway show with performances being 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays. By arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, The Des Moines Playhouse presents a new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Les Misérables In 19th Century France, ex-convict Jean Valjean breaks parole despite his dedication to leading an honest life. Javert, an obsessive policeman, dedicates his life to catching Valjean and bringing him to justice. Amidst poverty, revolution, and social injustice, the men’s epic struggle intertwines with broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. One of the world’s most popular musicals, Les Miserables, features well-loved songs including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more.