The 2023/2024 Broadway in Orlando season is coming to an end at Dr Phillips Center and the final show of the season is preparing to take the stage! Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon Les Miserables is a classic, beloved production that Central Florida audiences have welcomed to our hometown in the past and warmly welcome again.
About Les Miserables
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Miserables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Beloved all over the world, Les Miserables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Les Miserables has a storied history, dating back to the 1862 book. It is one of the most successful musicals of all time & 5th longest-running Broadway musical. Only 4 shows have had longer Manhattan lifespan: Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, The Lion King and Cats! The author Victor Hugo, had another famous piece of literature that was turned into a musical as well. His first successful novel was Notre-Dame de Paris, or The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It was reimagined into an animated musical Disney film in 1996.
Did you know…?
Did you know that during the original British run of the show, Patti LuPone fought against the requirement that the lead join the chorus when not in a scene? In an act of defiance (that future actors playing Fantine adopted as well) Ms. LuPone insisted on going out in drag for most of Act II. Today, most professional actors playing Fantine now follow her lead and wear male garments after intermission.
More “Fun Facts” about Les Miserables
- Each professional performance includes a whopping 392 costumes. That translates to 5000+ individual articles of clothing—and 85 wigs!
- The show has been seen by almost 130 million people in 53 countries and 22 languages.
- There have been over 60 film adaptations of the story. Do you have a favorite?
ATTENDING A SHOW AT DR PHILLIPS CENTER for Broadway in Orlando
Tickets for Les Miserables are on sale now and you click here for more information on how to secure your seat to the show!
Have you attended a show at Dr. Phillips Center before? Before your visit here’s what to expect: Check out the “Know Before You Go” guide
The AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 23/24 Season is presented by Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with Broadway Across America and the Dr. Phillips Center. The arts center’s Walt Disney Theater has been home to Broadway in Orlando for the past seven seasons, following Broadway’s two seasons at the former Bob Carr Theater before the Dr. Phillips Center opened in 2014.
Check out this post about the entire Broadway in Orlando season here!
About Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in downtown Orlando supported by the City of Orlando, Orange County, the City of Winter Park, the State of Florida and generous donors and sponsors. The 698,312-square-foot venue includes the grand 2,711-seat Walt Disney Theater, the community-theater style 296-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, the new adaptable 1,464–1,770-seat Steinmetz Hall and, opening in 2023, the dynamic cabaret-style music room Judson’s. In addition, the venue has various versatile event spaces like the DeVos Family Room, the Rooftop Terrace and the 3-acre outdoor Seneff Arts Plaza. In addition, the arts center’s AdventHealth School of Arts offers classes, camps and pre-professional productions. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org
