Les Misérables at the Keller Auditorium 2026
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If you have the chance to see Les Misérables live at the Keller Auditorium this week, take it. Rearrange your schedule, find a babysitter, make a night of it—just go.
After going on opening night, I can confidently say this was the best cast I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve seen this show multiple times). From the very first note, it was clear this production was something special. The talent on that stage was unreal, the orchestra was flawless, and even the lighting design somehow felt like a character of its own, carrying emotion through every scene.
And Act II? I was not okay. Full, uncontrollable tears the entire time.
What stood out the most in this production was how deeply connected you felt to every single character. That’s not always the case with a show this large and layered, but here, every story hit exactly the way it’s meant to. You weren’t just watching it, you were in it.
There were a few performances that completely leveled me. Fantine was devastating in the best way. She was raw, emotional, and impossible to look away from. Jean Valjean carried the show with so much depth and quiet strength, while Javert brought an intensity that made every scene feel heavier (in the best way). And Eponine? Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking.
If you’re somehow unfamiliar, Les Misérables follows the story of Jean Valjean, a man trying to rebuild his life after prison, while being relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, the show weaves together multiple lives—love, sacrifice, justice, and redemption—all colliding in ways that are both tragic and deeply beautiful. It’s big, emotional storytelling at its absolute finest.
This production didn’t just tell that story, it honored it. Every piece, from the performances to the technical elements, felt intentional and elevated.
I’ve always loved Les Misérables, but this cast reminded me why. It’s powerful, it’s emotional, and when it’s done this well, it stays with you long after the final note.
If you have the opportunity to see this tour, don’t think twice.
Ticket & Show Info
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
The performance schedule for the Portland engagement of Les Misérables at the Keller Auditorium is:
Tuesday, March 31 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 1 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 2 – 7:30 PM (American Sign Language Interpreted)
Friday, April 3 – 7:30 PM (Audio Description)
Saturday, April 4 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 5 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM (Open Caption)
PORTLAND, OR ~ Casting for the Portland engagement of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES has just been announced. The North American Tour of the world’s most popular musical will make its final return to Portland from March 31 – April 5 at Keller Auditorium.
Tickets are available online at www.BroadwayinPortland.com
More information can be found at LesMis.com, the official global website for LES MISÉRABLES.
Cameron Mackintosh said, “The phenomenon of Les Misérables never fails to astound me. No show in history has been able to continually reinvent itself and remain a contemporary musical attracting new generations of brilliant new talent, many of whom go on to international stardom. No show in the world has ever demonstrated the survival of the human spirit better than Les Miz, and it’s time to let the people sing again. We are all thrilled to be Bringing Her Home to you.”
Nick Cartell portrays the fugitive ‘Jean Valjean’ with Hayden Tee as ‘Inspector Javert.’ They are joined by Lindsay Heather Pearce as ‘Fantine,’ Matt Crowle as ‘Thénardier,’ Victoria Huston-Elem as ‘Madame Thénardier,’ Christian Mark Gibbs as ‘Enjolras,’ Jaedynn Latter as ‘Éponine,’ Peter Neureuther as ‘Marius’ and Alexa Lopez as ‘Cosette.’ Lillian Caster and Kayla Scola-Giampapa alternate in the role of ‘Little Cosette/Young Éponine.’ Cree-Silver Corley and Rocco Van Auken alternate in the role of ‘Petit Gervais/Gavroche.’
The touring ensemble includes Kyle Adams, David Andino, Thomas Beeker, Daniel Gerard Bittner, Julie Cardia, Steve Czarnecki, Christian Engelhardt, Anthony Festa, Nicole Fragala, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, Gillian Hassert, Randy Jeter, Danny Martin, Mikako Martin, Eden Mau, Paige McNamara, Nicole Morris, Ashley Dawn Mortensen, Sarah Pansing, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Nicholas Pattarini, Juliette Redden, Adam Richardson, Matt Rosell, Christopher Robin Sapp, Ian Saverin, Kaitlyn Sumner, Ella Tokita, and Lamont J. Whitaker.
★★★★★ “This reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever. Sends shivers of excitement racing down the spine – You emerge feeling stirred and exhilarated.” – Daily Telegraph
“One of the greatest musicals ever created.” – Chicago Tribune
“The defining musical of the last 50 years.” – BroadwayWorld
★★★★★ “The mighty Les Mis is still revolutionary.” – Daily Mail
“Les Mis for the 21st Century.” – The Huffington Post
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
Boublil & Schönberg’s magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear The People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly still one of the world’s most popular musicals.
To date, LES MISÉRABLES remains the 6th longest-running Broadway production of all time.
Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES in 2009 to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, it has taken the world by storm continuing to enjoy record-breaking runs in countries including North America, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. LES MISÉRABLES is now in its 40th record-breaking year in London’s West End and to celebrate the milestone the show launched its first World Tour of the highly anticipated LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, playing dates throughout Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and more destinations to be announced. Simultaneously, and for the first time ever, 11 leading amateur companies in the UK presented their own staging of the full show across the country in 2025. In 2024, the remastered and remixed Oscar-winning movie was also released again in several countries around the world.
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of LES MISÉRABLES is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke and Stephen Brooker with original orchestrations by John Cameron. The production is directed by James Powell and Laurence Connor, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou, additional costume designs by Christine Rowland and Paul Wills, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, projections realized by Finn Ross, Jonathon Lyle and Fifty-Nine Productions, musical staging by Geoffrey Garratt, music supervision by Stephen Brooker and James Moore, and casting by The TRC Company.
The LES MISÉRABLES associate director is Corey Agnew, musical staging associate is Jesse Robb, resident director is Kyle Timson and music direction is by Glenn Alexander II. The LES MISÉRABLES tour stage management team is led by Kenneth J. Davis with Tara Tolar-Payne and John N. Fortunato. The company management team is Chris Danner and Jordan McKey.
Broadway in Portland is a partnership between Portland Opera and Broadway Across America.
Ticket & Show Info
The performance schedule for the Portland engagement of Les Misérables at the Keller Auditorium is:
Tuesday, March 31 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 1 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 2 – 7:30 PM (American Sign Language Interpreted)
Friday, April 3 – 7:30 PM (Audio Description)
Saturday, April 4 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 5 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM (Open Caption)
