Event name
Revolutionary France During the Time of Victor Hugo
When
Wed 12 / 17 / 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where
Scandinavian Living Center
206 Waltham Street
West Newton Massachusetts 02465
206 Waltham Street
West Newton Massachusetts 02465
Who can attend
Members and Volunteers
Price
FREE
A daunting read at over 1,500 pages, Les Misérables by Victor Hugo has stood the test of time as one of the most recognizable contributions of literature from the Victorian Era in France. While many people haven't read the novel, most have seen film adaptations or perhaps taken in a production of the grand musical from 1985, one of the longest-running shows on Broadway.
Nate Ramsayer, who has himself played multiple roles in the show and serves nationally as a consultant for productions of Les Misérables, will guide audience members on a tour of 19th-century France and a behind-the-scenes look at how the historical events were put to song and staged for new generations of theater fans. Come learn how Victor Hugo witnessed the events of rebellion in Paris and turned public attention to the downtrodden in his time, as well as how this story became one of the most popular musicals in history.