Les Misérables at Wolf Trap
Les Misérables, one of Broadway’s longest running shows and Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, is coming to Wolf Trap, in suburban Washington, DC.
Based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, it tells the tale of Jean Valjean, a criminal by circumstance, in pre-revolutionary Frances.. Sentenced to jail for stealing bread to feel his starving family, after 19 years on a chain gang, he is released on parole.
He breaks his parole after attempting to find honest work, and steals pieces of silver from church, only to be saved from the police by the priest he robbed.
The incident profoundly changes Valjean and over the next eight years, he changes his name to avoid being returned to jail and eventually become the owner of a factory and a small town’s respected mayor.
After blaming himself for the death of a former factory worker who was fired and forced into prostitution, he adopts her young daughter.
But is soon forced to flee with the daughter to avoid being captured, by a relentless policeman who is convinced he is not as respectable as he seems and determined to prove it.
The story in print, on stage, or on the big screen is a true classic and the stage production with filled with wonderful music and songs.
Les Misérables
Wolf Trap
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182 (map it)
Just off the Dulles Tollroad at Exit 15, 15 minutes outside the Beltway (I-495).
Tickets – Reserved seating - $55.00-$80.00, Lawn tickets $25.00. If you want to get a good view from the lawn, be in line very early to grab blanket space closest to the stage. Tickets are available online, by phone 877-965-3872 or at the Wolf Trap box office.
Dates and Hours – August 29 - September 7, 2008. Evening shows at 8:00 p.m., matinees at 2:00.
Nearest Metro subway station – take Metro to the West Falls Church station - Orange line, then the Wolf Trap shuttle bus for $5.00 round trip (exact fare required). Click here for shuttle details.
Parking – Free parking.
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3 Comments
Saw Les Mis today at the matinee. The leads played their parts on Broadway. This is a spectacular cast. Would recommend the evening performance because of backdrop scenery that is barely visible during the day. A wonderful story not to missed. This is suitable even for younger children who have been exposed to the musical score prior to seeing the play.
It’s received excellent reviews. Thanks for the update.
What an amazing show. The best Les Miserables in history without a doubt.
The actors should be very proud. This is an AMAZING show.