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The Reviews Are In For Les Miserables

Kevin, January 6th, 2026

See What Critics Are Saying About The Les Mis National Tour

Do you hear the people sing? You certainly will! Fresh from celebrating its 40th anniversary in London, Les Misrables is once again marching its way across the States. The tour kicked off 2025 at Procter & Gamble Hall in Cincinnati and has been packing out theatres ever since, with dates continuing well into the 2026 season.

If you've never seen it (or even if you have), this is the heart-racing story of ex-convict Jean Valjean, inspector Javert, and a group of young revolutionaries fighting for a better future in 19th-century France.

Winner of over 100 major awards worldwide, including multiple Tony Awards, Olivier Awards, and a Grammy, Les Misrables remains one of the most celebrated and emotionally powerful musicals ever written. Here's what the critics are saying about this must-see phenomenon.

Les Miserables Tour Reviews

"For longtime fans, this tour delivers everything you could hope for. And if you've never experienced this classic, consider it the perfect chance to treat yourself - ideally from a good seat - to a legendary musical done right." - Stage And Cinema, San Diego

"Directors Laurence Connor and James Powell have assembled a seriously impactful production that draws the theatre-goer in with a relentless storyline and dramatic intensity. It goes without saying, then, that one of the many superlatives surrounding this production is its uniformly fabulous cast of leads and secondary roles, expressly demonstrated by Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean." - Arts Knoxville, Knoxville

"This production of Les Misrables could not have come at a more pressing time. The themes and music resonate now more than ever, and the cast and crew behind it understand that. They are not here to deliver more of the same. They are here to hold a mirror to the world and shine a beacon of hope for the generation watching. Don't miss your chance to hear the people sing. Join this revolution while you still can." Chathamlifeandstyle, Durham

"This is true Broadway in all its glory, and this current touring production does not rest on its laurels. Quite the opposite, in fact. It plays like a rock star in their glory days. Every moment felt thrilling and fresh, even though this is the third time I've witnessed the production. As in Shakespeare, the story is timeless. In many ways it feels timelier than ever, given the extremes of the current political climate and the similarly extravagant language employed across the entire spectrum of ideologies." - CTX Live Theatre, Austin

"Whether you are seeing Les Miz for the first time or are familiar with the classic show, this production is sure to evoke new emotions and offer an unprecedented theatrical experience. Just as Valjean declares, "to love another person is to see the face of God," God is apparent in this show as it evokes love, pride, justice, and, simply, perfection. " - On Stage Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

""Les Misrables" is such a bold and powerful choice to start off the Broadway in Indianapolis season, especially as people around the world continue to sing the song of revolution and fight for their own freedoms - both by taking to the streets in protest and by making their voices heard at the polls. It's intense, complicated and challenging in a lot of different ways. The characters, who are all largely just misunderstood, misinformed and poor, juxtapose ideas of freedom, justice, mercy and redemption."- Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis

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