Sunday afternoon, I went to the Buddy Holly Center to see the Broadway Touring Company of Les Miserables. The musical is based on the book of the same name written by Victor Hugo in 1862. It's the story of a man who was sent to jail for breaking a window & stealing food for his family & about rebels in the French Revolution. It's also a story of redemption.
I saw it several years in the old Lubbock Colosseum & I was mesmorized, mainly because they sang the entire show. I also saw it in Graham,TX, my friend Jimmy's hometown. He's a professional singer & he played Jean Valjean. So this was the 3rd time I'd gotten to enjoy it.
The singers were incredible & the production was amazing.
There is a scene where Inspector Javert is committing suicide after Valjean, his mortal enemy, saves his life. The scene on stage is a murky sky & a drop down bridge wall. He jumps over & screen behind it moves down to simulate him jumping in the water. It was very impressive.
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