Epic musical "Les Misérables" opens to standing ovations in E.C.

Standing ovations and full houses characterized the opening weekend of YMTC's production of the epic musical Les Misérables at the Performing Arts Theater at El Cerrito High.

Then, audience members took to social media to share their reviews:

"Bravo to cast and crew for an absolutely fantastic show. Great singing. Great acting. So very powerful. Broadway good. Thumbs up all the way around!"

"The show was brilliant! If you didn't go last week, make sure to get a seat for this weekend! It's so very very worth the time and money! This is professional theater to be enjoyed for the best, by the best!"

"This has to be the best YMTC production yet. ALL the individuals' voices were exceptional. The music and set were the same. Don't miss this one !!!"

Les Misérables features a cast of over 50 performing arts students (ages 12 to 24) working both on the stage as performers and backstage as technical theater apprentices from cities throughout the Bay Area. They are accompanied by a full, live orchestra, and are led by a team of professional directors, designers, and musicians, including Director Jennifer Boesing and Music Director David Möschler.

Tickets are available online at www.ymtcbayarea.org and at the door one hour before curtain. Ticket prices are $16–32, with discounts for students, seniors, military, teachers, and groups. A pop-up concession, Bistro de la Révolution, is open one hour before each performance featuring craft beverages, and sweet and savory items for purchase.

YMTC offers one “pay-what-you-can” performance to provide affordable musical theater to everyone in the Bay Area community. This performance will be on Friday, 7/26, at 7:00 p.m., when seats will be offered for cash-only at the box office. Reserved seats can still be purchased online.

For information: www.ymtcbayarea.org

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