Great scores — and make no mistake, “Les Miserables” is among the most emotionally stirring of them all — deliver more when performed in a more intimate setting. Assuming you have the right performers. Well, the Marriott has the right performers, all right, including John Cudia’s compassionate Valjean, Kathy Voytko’s lush Fantine and Richard Todd Adams’ textured Javert. At about half the ticket price of a downtown Broadway show, director Dominic Missimi delivers a slightly more modest but very fine new production of “Les Mis” that retains the majesty and sense of occasion of this incomparably epic, yet proudly populist, musical.
‘LES MISERABLES’
Redemptive tale set during the student revolutions in 19th Century France (this description as published has been corrected in this text)
When: Through May 11
Where: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Running time: 2 hours 45 mins.
Price: $45 at 847-634-0200 and www.marriotttheatre.com
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See also
“Take a bow, Mr. and Mrs. / Stars of ‘Les Miserables’ share a lot, including a home address” On the Town section, Page 1
“Married, starring jointly / Marriott got a package deal in casting ‘Les Mis'” and “Stepping back through ‘Les Mis’,” On the Town section, Page 8
