NYT
‘Les Miz’ Offers a Lifeline to a Battered Theater Industry
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A national tour of "Les Misérables" concluded, allowing regional theaters to license and produce the musical again. The touring production had restricted regional theater access to the show during its run. An actor involved in theater productions described the musical as capable of generating revenue for theater companies.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/theater/les-miserables.html
