Les Miserables at Des Moines Civic Center

Amidst a tumultuous time and widespread rebellion in the historic 19th century French Revolution, a convicted criminal known by the name of Jean Valjean breaks his parole after nineteen years imprisoned. Through quick thinking and a bit of luck, Jean Valjean is able to start his life anew and invents a new identity as Monsieur Madeleine, in due time rising to become a factory owner and a mayor. Though initially successful in building his new life, hidden from his antagonist Javert, he is regrettably involved in the ongoing bloody rebellion of Paris, wherein Jean Valjean is compelled to find solutions that would affect both himself and his adopted daughter, Cosette.

This story of Les Misérables, filled with justice and redemption, has been going on for roughly 40 years in several theaters in a considerable number of cities globally. Ever since its debut in French theatre in the late 20th century, it has deservingly been referred to not only as one of the most incredible plays of all time, but also one of the highly nominated and most-awarded as well. In 1987 by itself, it swept the nominations and awards of the acclaimed Tony Awards, with 12 nominations in total and 8 wins. Les Misérables obtained awards as Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Featured Actor and Actress in a Musical. Thereupon, the box office hit continued to receive awards and commendations in its next revivals in Broadway, Toronto, and Australian productions including from the Helpmann Awards, Dora Awards, Green Room Awards, and of course, the Tonys once again.

Currently, Les Misérables has reached a whopping number of over 130 million people worldwide, touring 53 countries and prepared in a huge range of 22 different languages. These statistics are not the end of this musical's journey, particularly with the global musical soon also arriving in Iowa and anticipated to be shown in Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines on Saturday 15th November 2025. With seating, services, and stage design that can match any theater from its previous tours, Des Moines Civic Center is indisputably the premier choice to host this equally heart-stopping production of Les Misérables.

Seats to Les Misérables in Des Moines Civic Center can now be purchased by clicking the links above this page.