Tophat Productions' Les Misérables

Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM), 120-minutes, with intermission

Saturday, November 22 at 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM), 120-minutes, with intermission

Tickets are available for $20 in advance, $23 at the door, and $30 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can available)

Recommended for Ages 13+

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Tophat Productions' Les Misérables

After 10 years, Tophat Miniature Stage Productions will be bringing back its production of Les Misérables to Mayo Street Arts in honor of the musical's 40th Anniversary! Come see one of the greatest musicals ever written as you have never seen it before! David Worobec will once again be joined by his very talented friend, Bethany Perkins. With their trained operatic voices, a miniature stage and a full cast of action figures, Tophat Productions will bring this musical masterpiece to life! The themes of this show (based on the epic novel by Victor Hugo) are still extremely relevant, even today. The story centers around an ex-convict named Jean Valjean, and his journey through redemption, while being pursued by the obsessed police inspector, Javert. "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is difficult to be silent." -Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

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Artist Bio

Tophat's founder and principal artist, DAVID WOROBEC, is a classically-trained Opera singer and a talented pianist. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, David has performed in a wide range of settings and ensembles. He has an exceptional vocal range, and has trained across a broad spectrum of musical genres. His repertoire includes opera, showtunes, standards, and more. He is also Maine's premier expert in miniature theater productions, and has staged hundreds of full stage shows in miniature form, complete with advanced lighting, stage sets, a miniature cast and props, and recorded orchestral accompaniment. David's work with miniature theater has been widely featured in print publications and video documentaries alike.

BETHANY PERKINS is a soprano, pianist, teacher and music director from Southern Maine. She teaches private and group voice and piano lessons and choirs at 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth. Bethany sings soprano with the professional early music ensemble St. Mary Schola, and recently performed as the soprano soloist on Scarlatti’s Salve Regina. She music directs the choir and plays the piano and organ at New Brackett Church (UU/UCC) on Peaks Island. Bethany is a veteran of local musical theater, both directing and performing. She made her exciting Tophat debut with her friend David as Christine and Carlotta in 2023’s Phantom of the Opera.

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Les Misérables contains trigger warnings for themes such as child abuse/death, suicide, violence, sexual harassment, sex work, poverty, prison abuse

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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

No one will be turned away from MSA events for lack of funds; please contact us at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to learn more and reserve tickets. Our box office staff are also happy to help.

EVENT PARKING

Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.

There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)

Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.

ACCESSIBILITY

All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.

If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.

SEATING POLICY

We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.

CANCELATION POLICY

MSA has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.