'Les Miz' Takes to Grafton High Stage

Theatre Arts will present Broadway’s legendary musical "Les Miserables'' April 7, 8, 9 and 10 at the Grafton High School auditorium.

The production has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of slightly more than two hours, while carefully maintaining the integrity of the production.

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father, violating his parole in the process.

Four performances are scheduled. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, Friday April 8 and Saturday April 9 and at 2 p.m. Sunday April 10.

Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.

Cast includes: Jean Valjean played by Phil L’Esperance, Javert played by Chris Cuzzupe, Fantine played by Megan Elsier, Young Cosette played by Amy Brennan, Thenardier played by Ryan Tamulevicz.

Also, Madame Thenardier played by Maddie Fasold, Gavroche played by Nicholas Talbot, Eponine played by Rachel Iafolla, Marius played by Rocco Praderio, Cosette played by Cleo Merrill .

The ensemble cast includes Isabeau Bonvini, Fiona Bowen, Gregory Brett, Shannon Cahill, Gabriella Campos, Tony Catallozzi, Caitlin Chouinard, Kyle Cournoyer, Ben Davis, Lauren Donaldson, Paige Fasold, Chris Gagne, Bryan Gilgallon, Eleanor Greene, Lauren Guertin, Ashley Ide, Nyki Kim, Elyse LaBounty, Lauren LaBounty, Nick Lawrence, Rosie Legge, Aaron L’Esperance.

Also, Elizabeth L’Esperance, Emily Mooza, Joseph Morin, Jamie Nash, Helen Neely, Emily Peacock, Merry Ryer, Noelle Scarlett, Renee Shattuck, Hannah Wagner, Molly Wyman.

Stage manager is  Zachary Tucker and assistant stage manager is Cate Agis. Director is Meghan Patrick and musical director is Stephen Trombley.