Broadway By the Bay Opens LES MISERABLES Tonight

The epic musical LES MISERABLES runs from tonight, March 6th through 22nd at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA) and March 28th through April 5th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey (417 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA).

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISERABLES is an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit, that has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. It is the story of Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister's starving child. After a gracious bishop demonstrates a tremendous act of mercy, Valjean is inspired to break his parole and start his life anew. However, he can never fully escape the foreboding of his long time adversary, Javert, who obstinately searches to recapture him. Throughout this journey, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade. LES MISERABLES features a timeless score and memorable songs, "I Dreamed A Dream," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," and "On My Own" and has received over 100 major theatre awards.

"Broadway By the Bay is thrilled to kick off our 50th anniversary season with this iconic musical featuring the best of the best. We are here to commemorate the songs, the memories, the moments, and the reasons why we love to go to the theatre. These stories resonate within all of us and the familiarity of their achievements is all embracing. With LES MISERABLES at the helm, it's four blockbuster, Tony-Award winning hits for a significant 50th birthday - time to celebrate!" - Amanda Folena, Artistic Director.

"What does LES MISERABLES mean to me? From a personal perspective, this show changed my life," says Associate Director, Maureen Duffey Frentz. "Having never left home, I was thrust into the touring life. I met incredible people and worked with talent beyond compare. Being removed from my safe, Bay Area theatre cocoon, I had the opportunity to see who I was as an artist. I performed in LES MISERABLES over 1000 times and I can honestly say, I have never grown weary of this piece. It has a power over me that I can't quite describe. Having seen the show presented locally several times, I am looking forward to my collaboration with BBBay so that we can tell this story the way it should be told."

Maureen Duffey Frentz is a Bay Area native having performed in countless local theatres in Alameda, Piedmont, Berkeley, San Anselmo, El Cerrito, Concord and Walnut Creek with starring roles in Dames At Sea, Baby, Mack and Mabel, Guys and Dolls, Candide, A Christmas Carol, Oklahoma, Annie Get Your Gun, A Chorus Line, Joseph/Dreamcoat and Sweet Charityto name a few. As a member of Actor's Equity, she appeared as Belle Poitrine in Little Me and The Blonde in Gunmetal Blues both for CitiArts Concord. Maureen gained her Equity status when she was cast in the Third National Touring Company of LES MISERABLES. She performed in both the Bus and Truck tour as well as the San Francisco company from 1989 - 1993, understudying the roles of Eponine and Cosette. After a 16-year hiatus, Maureen returned to the stage in 2013 as Kala in Tarzan for CCMT Walnut Creek, directed by Jasen Jeffrey.

Jasen Jeffrey is honored to be back with Broadway By The Bay and working on this incredible production. Directing credits include: In The Heights (Broadway By the Bay), Dogfight and Thrill Me (OMG! Productions), Disney's Tarzan and Little Shop Of Horrors (CCMT), RENT (CCMT, PCRT's and Stars2000). Acting/Musician credits include: Cinderella, Guys & Dolls, andUrinetown (CCMT); Sound of Music (Vagabond Players), Anybody Out There? (ART, Shellie Award Winner, Best Actor),Seussical The Musical, My Fair Lady, Our Town, and Follies in Concert (Crossroads Theatre); The Scarlet Pimpernel andHonk! (DLOC); 1776 and Mountain Days (Willows Theatre); Lend Me A Tenor (Roll Players Ensemble); Fiddler on the Roof(CCCT); and the original San Francisco cast of Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding. He is a proud member of SDC, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

LES MISERABLES Performance Schedule at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City:

Friday, March 6 at 8PM

Saturday, March 7 at 8PM

Sunday, March 8 at 2PM*

Saturday, March 14 at 2PM

Saturday, March 14 at 8PM

Sunday, March 15 at 2PM

Saturday, March 21 at 2PM

Saturday, March 21 at 8PM

Sunday, March 22 at 2PM

LES MISERABLES Performance Schedule at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey:

Saturday, March 28 at 8pm

Sunday, March 29 at 2pm

Saturday, April 4 at 8pm

Saturday, April 5 at 2pm

*Join us on Sunday, March 8th after the show for a Talk Back Session with Director Jasen Jeffrey, the cast, and creative team.

LES MISERABLES features Adam Campbell (Jean Valjean), Anthony Bernal (Javert), Mia Fryvecind (Fantine), Joseph Hudelson (Thenardier), Melissa Reinertson (Madame Thenardier), Jason Rehklau (Marius), Matthew Provencal (Enjolras), Eponine (Rachel LaFollette), Samantha Cardenas (Cosette), William Lipton (Gavroche) and Allayna Slate and Eva Colliou (Young Cosette/Eponine).

The creative team includes Jasen Jeffrey (Director), Maureen Duffey Frentz (Associate Director) Devon LaRussa (Choreographer), Sean Kana (Musical Director), Kelly James Tighe (Set Designer), Kate Schroeder (Costume Supervisor), Michael Ramsaur (Lighting Designer), and Jonathan Hayward (Sound Designer).

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office located at 2219 Broadway Street in downtown Redwood City, Tuesday through Friday, 10AM-1:30PM, 3:00PM-6:00PM. The Box Office is open 60 minutes prior to the start of each show, and remains open for 30 minutes following the start of the show. Tickets range from $47 to $69 in Redwood City may be purchased by phone at 650-579-5565 or broadwaybythebay.org. Tickets in Monterey range from $39 to $59 and may be purchased by phone at 831-649-1070 or goldenstatetheatre.com.

Broadway By the Bay strives to inspire, educate and engage our community and local talent through the power of musical theatre. Broadway By the Bay was established as San Mateo Community Theatre in 1965. We are the only major musical theatre company between San Francisco and Palo Alto producing large-scale musical productions using local talents. We are committed to producing the highest-quality shows while maintaining accessibility to our community through affordable ticket prices. In our 50-year history we have received numerous awards and countless acclamations, but none as valued and important than the continued patronage by our community. We are the resident musical theatre company of the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Redwood City.