{"id":3336,"date":"2024-03-06T09:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T15:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memorialswordandshield.com\/?p=3336"},"modified":"2024-03-06T09:12:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T15:12:02","slug":"a-timeless-performance-les-miserables-at-overture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memorialswordandshield.com\/es\/3336\/arts-entertainment\/a-timeless-performance-les-miserables-at-overture\/","title":{"rendered":"A Timeless Performance \u2014 Les Mis\u00e9rables at Overture"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLes Mis\u00e9rables\u201d is one of the most recognizable musical performances, and the national tour passing through Madison as a part of the Overture\u2019s Broadway season didn\u2019t disappoint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a complex plot rooted in the French Revolution, \u201cLes Mis\u201d follows Jean Valjean, a French peasant imprisoned after stealing a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child. Once he runs away from prison, he seeks to start a new life. Encountering individuals like single mother Fantine, he devotes his life to caring for Fantine\u2019s daughter Cosette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cast remained the highlight of the show. Randy Jeter excelled as Valjean, with a wide vocal range best exhibited in the song \u201cBring Him Home.\u201d Though the innkeeper, Th\u00e9nardier plays a supportive role, Matt Crowle stole the show with his portrayal of the character and his comical interpretation. As a whole, the ensemble carried the flow of the performance, capturing the audience with numbers like “One Day More” right before the intermission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Behind the scenes, the crew and tech team worked to deliver a flawless setting. With a focus on special effects like a screen depicting water flowing, to showing the ragtag rebel group walking through the streets, the set and crew management created an immersive experience for the audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A 3-hour performance with a 15-minute intermission, however well portrayed, can be difficult for the audience. The 3 hours were packed with music, dialogue, and movement, but even with this length, some moments missed their landing as the momentum of the story was pushed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cohesive nature of the ensemble, the stunning costumes, and the breathtaking sets made this rendition of Les Mis a sight to behold. Directors Laurence Connor and James Powell masterfully crafted a performance living up to the timelessness of the musical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Overture has many upcoming performances, and from March 19th – 24th Mamma Mia will be playing. To purchase tickets, go to https:\/\/www.overture.org\/tickets-events\/2023-24-season\/mamma-mia\/<\/a><\/p>\n

For other performances, https:\/\/www.overture.org\/tickets-events\/upcoming-events\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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