“It is dramatic, epic, and a glorious throwback to a time when budgets felt irrelevant.”
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Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
Radio City Music Hall · Opened Jul 28, 2026 · Closes Aug 9, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics praise this star-studded arena production as a thrilling celebration of the beloved mega-musical, with its massive orchestra and spectacular staging earning acclaim despite some finding the video screens and lasers excessive.
Critic Scorecard
9 reviewsSort:
“Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular is a reminder of why this musical will continue to thrive for one decade more, and another, and another.”
“By almost every measure, the concert lives up to the challenge, delivering both the promised spectacle and the heartfelt humanity at its core.”
“Yes, this is a huge concert — not a full production.”
“You couldn’t ask for a better way to hear this glorious score.”
Audience Scorecard
272 audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular?
Critics praise this star-studded arena production as a thrilling celebration of the beloved mega-musical, with its massive orchestra and spectacular staging earning acclaim despite some finding the video screens and lasers excessive. (CriticScore 81/100 from 9 reviews.)
Is Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular worth seeing?
Yes. Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular earns strong reviews from critics (81/100 from 9 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular?
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular has a CriticScore of 81/100 based on 9 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular is currently playing at Radio City Music Hall Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 9, 2026.
Where is Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular playing Off-Broadway?
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular is playing at Radio City Music Hall, located at 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Alain BoublilBook
- Claude-Michel SchönbergMusic
- Herbert KretzmerLyrics
- James PowellDirector
- Jean-Pierre Van Der SpuyDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 81/100 (9 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 28, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 9, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- Theater
- Radio City Music Hall — 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
- Synopsis
- Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed world-tour concert staging of Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo's novel, arrives at Radio City Music Hall for a limited engagement following sold-out runs across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
