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.

Set in the early 19th century around the time of the Napoleonic wars in France, Les Miserables tells the story of the lives of several French, including the ex convict Jean Valjean and his struggle to redeem himself. It also shows the troubled life of Cosette, daughter of prostitute Fantine. When Jean Valjean becomes a wealthy business owner, and after crossing paths with Fantine, becomes the promissory guardian of Cosette when her mother dies.

S and me are going to see this show today, 2pm, at the Broadhurst Theater, New York City. With almost front row seats in Orchestra, I’m giddy with excitement - there’s nothing like Broadway.