Starting this Wednesday (March 5) with "Pay What You Can Night" and opening Friday (March 7), the legendary production "Les Misérables" will take center stage at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock.

A co-production with Arizona’s Phoenix Theatre, "Les Misérables" is directed by The Rep Producing Artistic Director Robert Hupp and features an all new set design.The production will see the return of Douglas Webster to The Rep stage as Jean Valjean in the world’s longest-running musical, seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and now an Academy Award-winning motion picture.

This legendary production of Boublil and Schönberg’s classic sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction in 19th century France. Hunted relentlessly by the policeman Javert for breaking his parole, Valjean must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphaned Cosette. But with revolution in the air and Javert closing in, he has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. 

Here is a reminder of the special programs going on this month for the production, which will be running from March 5-April 6:

  • Pay What You Can Night, The Rep, 601 Main St., Little Rock: Take advantage of The Rep’s “Pay What You Can Night” on Wednesday (March 5). Patrons can pay any amount they wish for their ticket. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Box Office at 601 Main Street the day of the performance. The Box Office will be open from 9 a.m. until the curtain time. Tickets are limited to (2) two per person. The show starts at 7 p.m. The offer is based on seating availability.
  • Preshow Director Talks, The Rep: A preshow talk will take place on the set with director Hupp, as well as members of the creative team before both shows 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday (March 5-6).
  • Distinguished Lecture Series, Clinton School of Public Service, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock: From noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday (March 6), Hupp will host the cast from the play for a panel discussion on the one of the most powerful and longest-running productions in history. Admission is free. Call the Clinton School at (501) 683-5239 for reservations.
  • Opening Night, The Rep: Opening night for "Les Misérables" on Friday (March 7) will include a post-show reception with the cast immediately following the show. Complimentary champagne and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances are at 7 p.m., while Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinees performances are at 2 p.m.

Purchase tickets online here, call (501) 378-0405 or visit the theatre Box Office, 601 Main St., Little Rock.

For more information about the play, click here.