Musical returns to NYC in massive Radio City concert
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Les Misérables," a grand musical set during France’s June Rebellion, is known for its powerful score by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, featuring iconic songs like “On My Own,” “I Dreamed A Dream,” and “One Day More.”
- The show recently returned to New York in a concert format at Radio City Music Hall, featuring 34 performers and a 26-person orchestra, with the venue itself enhancing the production’s grandeur.
- Three rotating actors play Jean Valjean, including Killian Donnelly, whose powerful tenor and humanizing portrayal stand out, while Bradley Jaden’s intense Javert adds significant energy to the performance.
- Shan Ako’s portrayal of Eponine is particularly praised for its emotional grit, though Samantha Barks’ Fantine receives mixed reviews for lacking vulnerability in her signature number.
- Despite the production’s strength and timeless appeal, "Les Misérables" will not return to Broadway or Manhattan soon, making this Radio City concert the last chance for New York audiences to see the show in the near future.
