Regional Theaters Can Finally Stage Les Misérables as Last National Tour Ends
After decades, the final US national tour of the Broadway production of Les Misérables has come to an end. With the tour over, regional theater companies now have the opportunity to obtain rights to produce the musical themselves, potentially bringing in significant box office revenue. As reported by The New York Times on August 18, 2026, these companies have wasted no time in beginning their own productions. The end of the national tour marks a major shift in the licensing landscape, allowing theaters outside New York City to stage one of the most beloved musicals of all time for their local audiences.
Key facts
- The last US national tour of the Broadway production of Les Misérables has ended.
- The tour lasted for decades.
- Regional theater companies can now obtain rights to produce Les Misérables.
- This opens up a new source of box office revenue for regional companies.
- Regional companies have already started producing the show.
- The New York Times reported this development on August 18, 2026.
- The rights were previously tied up with the national tour.
- The move allows local theaters to stage a major Broadway musical.
Entities
Institutions
- The New York Times
Locations
- United States
- New York City