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Les Misérables
The world-famous musical adaptation of Hugo's masterpiece is finally back on a Parisian stage in its original French glory. Prepare to be swept away by powerful vocals and a stripped-back production that lets the raw emotion of the story take center stage. You simply cannot miss this chance to witness such a monumental theatrical event in person.
Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris 1st)
About
The Théâtre du Châtelet hosts the iconic musical Les Misérables from November 11, 2026, to January 10, 2027. This acclaimed production, featuring lyrics by Alain Boublil and music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, returns to the stage in a stripped-back version directed by Ladislas Chollat. Audiences can rediscover legendary songs such as I Dreamed a Dream in this multi-award-winning show. The experience is designed for spectators aged 12 and over and is fully accessible to blind or visually impaired guests. Ticket prices range from 12 to 129 € for this celebrated return of Victor Hugo's masterpiece to the heart of Paris.
My friends, remember this, there are no bad weeds and no bad men. There are only bad cultivators.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, Paris, Pagnerre, 1862, p. 50When Cameron Mackintosh discovered the French concept album of Les Misérables in 1982, he immediately recognized the potential of the work composed four years earlier by Alain Boublil (lyrics) and Claude-Michel Schönberg (music). The English producer met with the authors in Paris, and in 1985, Les Misérables premiered at the Barbican Centre (London) in a version adapted to English and American musical standards. Since then, the show has become one of the greatest successes in the genre, with over 150,000 performances in nearly 500 cities worldwide, 130 million spectators, over 150 international awards, and translations into 27 languages. Long overlooked by the French public, the work returned in a new French production for the 2024-2025 season at the Théâtre du Châtelet, a premier venue for musical theater in Paris.
A true plea for social justice, the show is performed by a cast that brings the great anthems of this musical—conceived as an opera—back to life for audiences: I Dreamed a Dream, Do You Hear the People Sing?, Who Am I?, One Day More... To best serve Victor Hugo's masterpiece, Alain Boublil has revised, adapted, and modified the libretto, while Claude-Michel Schönberg has reworked the score. To enhance this new French production, director Ladislas Chollat opted for a minimalist, uncluttered staging, allowing the story, the text, and the performances to take center stage. Success has been confirmed by both public and critical acclaim, with Les Misérables winning new awards, including a Molière and several musical theater trophies. Now a fixture in musical heritage, and because "nothing is more beautiful than to be a prophet in one's own land," the production returns to the stage of the Théâtre du Châtelet. Do you hear the people sing!
Production: "Théâtre du Châtelet production in co-production with SPJL-Stéphane Letellier and France Télévisions Distribution".
In agreement with Music Theatre International, Drama Paris, and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.
Our take on this event
Experience the powerful adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic, Les Misérables, running at the Théâtre du Châtelet from Wednesday, November 11, 2026, through Sunday, January 10, 2027. Following recent critical and public success, this production features a revised libretto and score, directed by Ladislas Chollat with a focus on narrative clarity and emotional depth. The performance highlights essential musical numbers that have cemented the show's status as a global phenomenon of musical theatre.
The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and up. The venue ensures inclusive access, providing specific arrangements for blind or visually impaired attendees. Tickets are available at prices ranging from 12 to 129 €. This production is managed by the Théâtre du Châtelet in coproduction with SPJL-Stéphane Letellier and France Télévisions Distribution, under agreement with Music Theatre International, Drama Paris, and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.
