The Sandy Springs-based City Springs Theatre Company is heading into its ninth season, kicking things off with the musical “Les Misérables” from Sept. 11-27.
“Les Misérables” is adapted from French author Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, following the life of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict on a lifelong quest for redemption. The City Springs production is directed by Tony winner and City Springs Artist Director Shuler Hensley, who played the show’s antagonist, Javert, during the show’s original Broadway run. The show features music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, and a book by Schönberg and Alain Boublil.
According to a press release, the City Springs production will be the first local mounting of the show in more than a decade.
“Because of its rich history and global success, ‘Les Misérables’ probably has the broadest appeal of any musical we’ve ever produced,” said Executive Director Natalie DeLancey in the release. “Les Miz changed the cultural landscape in so many ways – not only by helping usher in the era of the ‘mega-musical,’ but by introducing so many new theatergoers of all ages to the art form.”
The cast includes New York-based actor Jacob Keith Watson, who will be making his City Springs debut as Jean Valjean. Jonathan Christopher, who played Coalhouse Walker Jr. in City Springs’ production of “Ragtime” last year, will play Javert. Anna Sailors will be making her City Springs debut as Fantine. Other cast members include Anargha Pal, Callie Regan
Walker, Adagia Rueda, James Arthur Douglas, Jeff McKerley, Rhyn McLemore, Beau Young, and Emma Smith. The full cast list can be found on City Springs’ website.
Performances will run from Sept. 11-27 at the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale at City Springs’ website.
