Les Miserables was amazing. Fourth row from stage. The theater packed to the brim with eager spirits. Act II, scene 4, Jean Valjean delivers a moving song entitled “Bring Him Home”. The scene is set behind the barricade of the revolutionaries, and one of them, Marius, has fallen in love with Cosette - earlier in the show Jean becomes privy to this information by way of a letter delivered to Cosette by Eponine, which Jean reads before giving to his daughter.

So, the lights dim as the soldiers rest for the night, and Jean kneels behind Marius and breaks into song - “Bring Him Home”. I think it only took about 10 seconds for my eyes to give in to the tears - I can hear it now if I take a moment to remember, and it still has the exact affect - such a beautiful song, sung beautifully by Alexander Gemignani who plays the lead role of Jean Valjean - here’s a link to a YouTube clip of Alexander singing this Les Miserables signature piece at the Drama Desk Awards.

Outstanding.