What is the meaning behind Les Misérables?

The themes of Les Misérables are concerned with social issues in 19th-century urban France. Victor Hugo uses Les Misérables to deliver critiques of wealth distribution, the justice system, industrialism, and republicanism.

Who is Jean Valjean singing about in bring him home?

Marius
“Bring Him Home” is a song sung by Jean Valjean about Marius at the barricade. The song comes right after “Drink with Me.” It follows the style of a prayer. The lyrics were written by Herbert Kretzmer.

What does the song 24601 mean?

24601 is the natural number that comes after 24600 and before 24602. It is the first prison code of the character Jean Valjean in the novel (his only code in the musical) Les Misérables. It was chosen by Victor Hugo when he believed that he was conceived on 24 June 1801 (that is, 24-6-01).

Who is telling the story Les Misérables?

point of view The story is told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator who frequently addresses us. The narrator not only knows what the characters are thinking at all times but also has a detailed grasp of contemporary politics and society.

Who are the 4 Jean Valjeans?

For the encore, four Jean Valjeans sang “Bring Him Home”: Colm Wilkinson from the original London cast, John Owen-Jones from the 25th Anniversary touring production, Simon Bowman from the current London cast, and Alfie Boe, who sang the role in the concert.

Who is currently playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables?

Jon Robyns
So who are the Les Misérables cast? Returning to the principle case are Jon Robyns as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Javert, Gerard Carey as Thénardier’, Josefina Gabrielle as Madame Thénardier’ and Harry Apps as Marius, and we can’t wait to see them #BackOnStage!

What was the crime of Jean Valjean?

The story depicts the character’s 19-year-long struggle to lead a normal life after serving a prison sentence for stealing bread to feed his sister’s children during a time of economic depression and various attempts to escape from prison.