written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe.
Lyrics by Charles Hart and music by Andrew Lloyd
Webber.
Based on the novel The Phantom of the Opera by
Gaston Leroux. Characters
Christine Daaé •A beautiful young opera singer Characters
The Phantom (Erik)
•A mysterious and disfigured musical genius Characters
Raoul (Viscount Raoul de Chagny)
•Christine's childhood friend and lover Story
•The Phantom terrorizes the opera house workers.
-He threatens and manipulates them to ensure Christine
becomes the lead star Story
•Christine rejects the Phantom’s advances
-After learning the Phantom’s true identity, she fears him
and refuses his love. Story
•Her lover, Raoul, intervenes to protect her.
-Raoul, a childhood friend of Christine, swears to keep her
safe from the Phantom. Story
•The Phantom seeks revenge and stops at nothing to win
Christine’s love.
-Feeling betrayed, he causes chaos in the opera house,
leading to dramatic events. Story (The Escape)
•Christine escapes with Raoul to the opera house roof.
•Raoul is skeptical but swears to protect her.
•This moment is shown in the song "All I Ask of You."
Achievments: • One of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time.
•1988 Tony Awards:
Nominated for 11 awards and won 7, including Best Musical.
•1988 Drama Desk Awards:
Won 7 awards, recognizing its outstanding music, performance, and design. Claude-Michel Schönberg Introduction
Nicknamed "Les Mis", it is one of the most famous
musicals in the world. Composed in 1980 by Claude-Michel Schönberg with libretto by Alain Boublil. Based on the novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. -A powerful story of justice, redemption, and revolution. Characters Jean Valjean •A former convict who tries to start a new life
Javert •A police inspector obsessed with capturing Valjean. Characters Fantine •A single mother forced into prostitution to support her daughter, Cosette.
Cossete •Valjean’s adopted daughter, who grows up in wealth and innocence. Characters Marius • A student revolutionary who falls in love with Cosette
Éponine •The daughter of the Thénardiers, secretly in love with Marius. Characters The Thénardiers •Greedy innkeepers who exploit others for money
Enjolras & the Students
•Revolutionary leaders fighting for freedom Story Jean Valjean’s Struggle for Redemption Jean Valjean, a former prisoner, is released on parole after 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread.
Society rejects him because of his criminal past, making it impossible
for him to find honest work. Story Javert’s Obsession with Justice He makes it his life’s mission to track down Valjean and bring him back to prison.
Javert represents the law, while Valjean represents redemption and
moral struggle. Story Fantine’s Tragic Fate Fantine, a struggling mother, works in Valjean’s factory but is fired when her coworkers discover she has an illegitimate daughter, Cosette. Desperate for money to support Cosette, she is forced into prostitution and falls ill. Valjean finds her, promises to take care of Cosette, and rushes to her side before she dies. Story Cosette’s New Life & Love Story Cosette, once mistreated by her greedy foster parents, the Thénardiers, is rescued by Valjean.
She grows up in comfort, unaware of Valjean’s true past.
She falls in love with Marius, a passionate student revolutionary.
Story Eponine’s Unrequited Love Éponine, the Thénardiers’ daughter, secretly loves Marius, but he only sees her as a friend.
Despite her pain and suffering, she helps Marius get closer to Cosette.
She dies in Marius’ arms after saving him during the June Rebellion. Story The Students’ Fight for Freedom Enjolras and his fellow students lead a rebellion against the oppressive French government.
They build barricades and fight for the rights of the lower class.
The rebellion fails, and the students are massacred, with Marius as the only survivor Story Valjean’s Sacrifice & Javert’s Dilemma Valjean saves Marius’ life by carrying him through the sewers after the battle. Javert catches Valjean but, conflicted by his sense of justice, lets him go. Unable to handle the moral conflict of showing mercy, Javert took his own life. Love, Redemption, and Farewell Marius and Cosette reunite and prepare for their wedding.
Valjean, now old and weak, reveals his true past to Marius before peacefully passing away.
In the final scene, Valjean’s soul joins those who died in the revolution, singing a message of hope and redemption. Famous Songs: "I Dreamed a Dream" – Fantine’s lost hope.
"Do You Hear the People Sing?" – Revolutionary anthem.
"One Day More" – Pre-battle ensemble song.
"Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" – Marius mourning his fallen friends.
