Les Misérables (Broadway, Broadway Theatre, 1987) | Playbill

Les Misérables

Broadway
Musical
Original


SYNOPSIS:

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables 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 Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

People (527)

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1987 Outstanding Lighting Design Nominee
1987 Outstanding Music Winner
1987 Outstanding Orchestrations Winner
1987 Outstanding Set Design Winner
1987 Outstanding Musical Winner
1987 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominee
1987 Theatre World Award Winner
1987 Theatre World Award Winner
1987 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Winner
1987 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1987 Best Musical Winner
Outer Critics Circle
1987 Outstanding Director Winner
1987 Outstanding New Broadway Musical Winner
1987 Outstanding Debut Performance Winner
1987 Outstanding Debut Performance Winner
1987 Outstanding Set Design Winner
Theatre World Awards
1987 Theatre World Award Winner
1987 Theatre World Award Winner
1987 Theatre World Award Winner
Tony Award
1987 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1987 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1987 Best Original Score Winner
1987 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1987 Best Actor in a Musical Nominee
1987 Best Book of a Musical Winner
1987 Best Direction of a Musical Winner
1987 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Winner
1987 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Winner
1987 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1987 Best Actor in a Musical Nominee
1987 Musical Winner

QUICK STATS

(as of May 18, 2003) Total Current Gross: $404,397,146.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $854,775.00 (Week Ending Jan 5, 2003)   Average Ticket Price: $46.01 Average % Capacity: 89.87%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
May 18, 2003 51 $803,297.00 $894,755.00 -$50,209.00 $80.76 $100.00 9,947 1,417 8 0 87.75% -7.96%
May 11, 2003 50 $853,506.00 $894,755.00 $93,878.00 $78.66 $100.00 10,850 1,417 8 0 95.71% 0.65%
May 4, 2003 49 $759,628.00 $894,755.00 -$19,647.00 $70.49 $100.00 10,776 1,417 8 0 95.06% -0.22%
Apr 27, 2003 48 $779,275.00 $894,755.00 $20,000.00 $72.15 $100.00 10,801 1,417 8 0 95.28% 0.70%
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