Les Miserables at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Let's be frank: LES MISÉRABLES is unlike anything you've ever experienced before.

It's storytelling that resonates and profoundly affects anybody that would listen, even a century and a half after Victor Hugo published his landmark novel. It's nothing but passionate musicianship, operatic intensity, and soaring melodies that you'll remember long after the curtain has fallen; it's an exquisite theatrical experience that will sweep you off your feet, captivate you, and tear your heart apart, and stitch it back together - forever changed.

An iconic story

Following the journey of French peasant Jean Valjean from despair to absolution, Victor Hugo's iconic 1862 novel inspired writers Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Jean-Marc Natel to create a heavily moving oozing with passion, heart, and emotion. Victor Hugo's iconic 1862 tale about French peasant Jean Valjean's journey from despair, his search for salvation, love, and revolution made for the perfect premise for a theatrical masterpiece - and that is exactly what writers Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, alongside composer Claude-Michel Schönberg {had in mind for their celebrated sung-through musical|were hoping for - something wonderful to create absolute theatrical magic with. The result was astounding - not only did LES MISÉRABLES, since its English-version premiere in the West End in 1985, earned the titles of the longest-running musical in the West End and the second-longest running musical on Broadway, but received numerous very well-deserved awards, including a Laurence Olivier Award, eight Tony Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, and a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award..

LES MISÉRABLES has been hailed by critics as "a dream of a production" (Huffington Post) with every single run thereof a marvellous nod to the original. This acclaimed touring production features the beloved spectacle and stunning reimagined scenic design that has captivated audiences worldwide. It is imbued with creativity, gravitas, and sincerity, boasting wondrous music that land like gifts among the stars, lyrics that stir and soothe at the same time, visuals that you won't find anywhere else, music that oozes passion and operatic intensity, themes that hold up the proverbial mirror, and unbelievable portrayals that capture the core narrative flawlessly.

On top of that, you'll experience the musical theatre standards delivered to perfection - from 'I Dreamed A Dream' and 'Castle On A Cloud' to 'Stars' and 'On My Own', from 'Bring Him Home' and 'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables' to 'One Day More' and 'Do You Hear The People Sing?' - a life-changing experience in itself.

Tickets and more info

When it comes to musical theatre productions, the Cadillac Palace ticks all the boxes.

Boasting a long history of welcoming the best of the best in entertainment to its stage, the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago's Theatre District is hailed as the place to go when you're looking for highly acclaimed events. Featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting, pin-drop acoustics, fantastic amenities, ample parking, and plenty of luxurious seats spread across multiple levels ensuring those crystal-clear sight-lines, you're in for a sublime evening regardless of where you're seated.

So go right ahead, get your tickets now - missing out is not an option!