Les Misérables Returns to Théâtre du Châtelet in French-Language Production
The Théâtre du Châtelet will host the return of the French version of the musical Les Misérables, originally created in Paris in 1980. This production stemmed from a concept album by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. The English adaptation, produced by Cameron Mackintosh, debuted in London in 1985 and has since captivated nearly 130 million viewers across almost 500 cities. Although it originated in Paris, it has never been performed there until the 2024-2025 season, where it received a Molière award. Boublil updated the libretto, Schönberg revised the score, and the direction is by Ladislas Chollat. Performances are scheduled from November 11, 2026, to January 10, 2027, with ticket prices ranging from 12 to 129 €.
Key facts
- Les Misérables returns to the Théâtre du Châtelet in a French-language production.
- The musical originated as a concept album recorded in Paris in 1980 by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on Victor Hugo's novel.
- British producer Cameron Mackintosh discovered the album in 1982 and launched the English version in London in 1985.
- The English version became one of the biggest successes in musical history, with nearly 500 cities, 27 languages, and 130 million spectators.
- The 2024-2025 French production at the Théâtre du Châtelet was awarded a Molière.
- Boublil revised the libretto and Schönberg reworked the score; Ladislas Chollat directed with a stripped-down staging.
- Musical direction is by Alexandra Cravero, alternating with Charlotte Gauthier and Alizé Lehon.
- The production runs from November 11, 2026, to January 10, 2027, at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, with tickets from 12 to 129 €.
Entities
Artists
- Alain Boublil
- Claude-Michel Schönberg
- Victor Hugo
- Cameron Mackintosh
- Ladislas Chollat
- Alexandra Cravero
- Charlotte Gauthier
- Alizé Lehon
- Jean Valjean
- Javert
- Fantine
Institutions
- Théâtre du Châtelet
Locations
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom