Critics Agree: 5-Star Theatricals’ Les Misérables Is a Must-See Live Production!
Powerful performances, exceptional singing, and an ambitious staging bring the beloved musical to life in Thousand Oaks.
The reviews are in, and 5-Star Theatricals’ production of Les Misérables is earning high praise for its extraordinary performances, powerful music, and emotionally compelling storytelling. Two recent reviews highlight the company’s ambitious staging of this beloved musical, celebrating a production that brings fresh energy and humanity to one of musical theatre’s most enduring stories.
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Playing at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, this sweeping production follows Jean Valjean’s journey of redemption against the backdrop of poverty, injustice, love, and revolution in 19th-century France.
A Production That Delivers on Every Level
In a review published October 10, LAexcites praised the production’s “epic grandeur and humanity,” describing it as arguably 5-Star Theatricals’ finest achievement in recent years. The review applauded the combination of extraordinary voices, confident direction, and a cast that brings remarkable emotional depth to the material.
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The review particularly praised Richard Bermudez as Jean Valjean, noting the emotional complexity and vocal control he brings to the role. His performance captures both Valjean’s suffering and his determination to become a better man. Peyton Crim’s Inspector Javert provides a compelling counterpoint, while Emma Hunton delivers a deeply affecting performance as Fantine, including a moving interpretation of “I Dreamed a Dream.”
The production’s ensemble also shines. Maile Masako Brady brings vulnerability to Éponine, JeffLorenz Garrido lends soulful warmth to Marius, and Julian Comeau energizes the revolutionary spirit as Enjolras. Meanwhile, Joey Richter and Francesca Barletta bring humor and lively chemistry to the scheming Thénardiers, adding welcome comic relief to the musical’s otherwise intense emotional landscape.
An Ambitious Stage Production With Powerful Performances
The praise continued in Observations Along the Road, where the reviewer described the production as one of the best 5-Star Theatricals has mounted, applauding its exceptional singing, staging, and performances. After seeing the show, the reviewer’s verdict was clear: the company had “nailed it.”
Observations Along the Road
The review also highlighted several standout performers, including Richard R. Rosales as the Bishop of Digne, Maile Masako Brady as Éponine, JeffLorenz Garrido as Marius, and Julian Comeau as Enjolras. Even in a production of this scale, individual performances make a lasting impression, helping ground the musical’s sweeping story in moments of personal connection.
Observations Along the Road
Together, the reviews recognize what makes Les Misérables such a lasting theatrical experience: its unforgettable score, its expansive story, and its ability to move audiences through the struggles and triumphs of its characters.
Experience Les Misérables Live in Thousand Oaks
With its powerful score, striking staging, and memorable cast, 5-Star Theatricals’ Les Misérables offers audiences the opportunity to experience this landmark musical live on stage. From the stirring calls for revolution to the intimate moments of sacrifice and redemption, the production brings the story’s emotional stakes vividly to life.
The production runs October 9-18, 2026, at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, California. With only 4 performances remaining in this limited engagement, audiences have a short window to experience the show.
Don’t miss your chance to see Les Misérables live. Join 5-Star Theatricals for an unforgettable theatrical experience filled with iconic music, exceptional performances, and a story that continues to resonate across generations.
Performance Dates: October 9-18, 2026
Location: Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks