The Best High School Les Misérables I've Ever Seen!

Indian Hill High School - 2022
Jean Valjean: Joseph Kayne
Javert: Luis Vega-torres
Marius: Hayden Longbottom
Eponine: Bella Carson
Cosette: Claire Hardek
Fantine: Emery Cunningham
Enjolras: George Bell
Thenardier: Preston Marx
Madame Thenardier: Nina Overton
Prologue / Look Down 0:30
Valjean's Soliloquy 8:15
At the End of The Day 11:00
I Dreamed a Dream 15:52
Lovely Ladies 20:27
Fantine's Arrest / Runaway Cart 23:40
Who Am I 29:30
Fantine's Death / Confrontation 32:27
Castle on a Cloud 37:27
Master of the House 40:05
The Bargain 45:26
Paris / Look Down 48:56
The Robbery 52:22
Stars 55:50
ABC Cafe 1:01:06
Do You Hear the People Sing 1:06:21
In My Life 1:08:22
A Heart Full of Love 1:12:38
Attach on Rue Plumet 1:15:18
One Day More 1:18:38
Building the Barricade 1:23:06
On my Own 1:26:02
The Barricade / A Little Fall of Rain 1:30:20
The First Attack 1:36:52
Drink With Me 1:40:52
Bring Him Home 1:43:30
The Second Attack / The Final Battle 1:48:07
The Sewers 1:52:30
Javert's Soliloquy / Turning 1:54:43
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables 1:59:35
A Heart Full of Love Reprise / Valjean's Confession 2:03:02
The Wedding / Beggars at the Feast 2:07:07
Epilogue 2:12:17

[@lasbagman1]

This is what happens when the arts are not cut. Bravo to the performers!

[@rbyrby1207]

Lea salonga 1:29:48

[@PlatonicPurplePanda]

Excuse me, but a high school production should not be this good, it is amazing.

[@mlumis]

FACTS!!

[@mkfunney538]

im pretty sure this is a drama uni looking at the ages either in uni or some drama school hahah either way they are all talented

[@MaureenSmith-zl4sw]

brilliant production

[@MaureenSmith-zl4sw]

I am writing a second comment because I am overwhelmed by this magnificent production. I have watched this show several times performed by both professional and amateur groups but this is by far the best. The diction was incredible too and I could hear every word. Congratulations to everyone involved, from England.

[@adamjcohn]

There is no way almost that there is much talent in one high school unless it’s a highly gifted Drama Arts school. No way.

[@patrickholland6848]

Valjean was a powerhouse. Fantine was remarkable, Eponine was beautiful and Javert was superb. These four have a very bright future ahead of them. What more can you say about a High School production of a very difficult masterpiece.

[@hannahlewis7875]

Massive credits to older cossette aswell she really stood out !!

[@zackc1609]

32:04

[@JewishKeto]

Her version of “I dreamed a dream” is definitely one of my favs… very good performance and I’m shocked this was a high school… I did NOT expect to tear up at all

[@josephscreations6592]

She's going to study musical theatre next year!

[@queerqueen098]

​@@josephscreations6592thsts amazing! She's great

[@mindfulness123]

Me too! So good.

[@vhamacgeek]

FYI- it starts around 15:50

[@neilengel3715]

I’ve designed and staged shows for Walt Disney Productions for twenty years and I’m blown away by these young performers. Bravo!!!

[@abefargo4890]

And so have I!! We are so similar. Wowww. I, ALSO, have designed very complicated and intricate Disney productions, and yet I don't have any shred of credentials just to even say I like the performances of this productioin. F.U. @neilengel3715

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

A heart full of love is really great song for Prince Marius and Princess Cosette

[@smurf902]

Isn't the Cosette fantastic? I have a casting director's ear and eye, I can tell you I'd send her out on auditions from IN MY LIFE video alone. Such a clear and present, already developed sound.

[@abefargo4890]

I also have THAT VERY SAME director's eye and earb which I can boast WITHOUT evidence here on social medial. FYCK YPU @@smurf902

[@TruthSeeker951]

WOW! Fontine singing "I Dreamed A Dream" gave me chills! Unbelievable this is a high school production. Maybe she'll make it to Broadway?

[@jonnaughton]

This was more “Phillip Quast” than “Russell Crowe” quality. Great job. Well done.

[@maryellenlofts6254]

This has to be from a performing arts school. Too many talented people for regular school. Wonderful performance from all involved. Every song is performed with exceptional grace. Thank you for sharing this wonderful production.

[@canallyredisdead7424]

surprisingly it's just a public school with a fantastic arts program

[@falling_banana]

​@@canallyredisdead7424wow!

[@sedonared3573]

I suspected the title of this posting was just “click bait,” but I took a chance and clicked anyway. Wow! I am glad I did. This is just an outstanding show. Not only are the cast members talented, they have been so well directed. How wonderful for a school to have such excellent theatre and music departments. Congratulations on a job so well done.

[@altXtabXdel]

Same! I was shocked😳this is really amazing considering they’re still in High School

[@FluffHyune]

The Gentleman who played Jean Valjean was fantastic.

[@crazyaussie7054]

This is his channel!!

[@jonathanmoorman7595]

Don’t get any of the negative comments. This is INCREDIBLE for high school (or frankly anything in the community at all). So much commitment from the cast…they are clearly all in and it shows. Lovely performances throughout.

[@askmemakeup]

I’m only 15 minutes in and I cannot understand how God has blessed so many children in one school with so many beautiful voices! I am floored. Wow.

[@amyleigh3720]

The young lady who played Fontine is absolutely brilliant. Her acting, her voice! She is going places.

[@jarekblaminsky]

it's Fantime.

[@TopHatGacha]

@@jarekblaminsky it's Fantine.

[@mindacox9231]

Oh my gosh I loved Cosette that actress did Justice like I've never seen before in a high school performance

[@wesleybradshaw3374]

I don’t see anyone talking about how good the thenardias are? They did an amazing job!

[@eviek3809]

These kids will NEVER forget these moments. It takes me back to my school musicals days over 30 years ago and it's still fresh in my mind, even some of the lyrics. Well done from Australia!

[@crazyaussie7054]

Watching from WA here. I can't believe how well done this is!!

[@jamesreese4170]

The innkeeper and his wife were incredible!!

[@charliebottomley8012]

No they weren’t

[@darrenknowles842]

A TURNTABLE IN A HIGH SCHOOL?!? I'M IN.

[@SteveCancel78]

I know right?? Amazing

[@susanmalone7745]

I'm in shock. I've seen professional productions of Les Miz 4 times now... I am having a hard time believing this is high school! Amazing production all around. As a musician, I've often thought the score to this show is among the most difficult in existence... that a high school orchestra managed to do this so well absolutely stuns me. Kudos to all involved.

[@sarahkalnajs5810]

Wow. This cast had so many amazing performers. “Bring Him Home” was an absolute high point. Great job!

[@elliottjrobinson]

Everyone was fantastic...and then I got to Cosette's first song. WOW. She's incredible. In a show of amazing artists, she's an absolute STANDOUT!

[@Gnostic72]

OMG! OMG! OMG! I did a professional tour of Les Mis. I am BLOWN AWAY by the caliber of the performers, the scenic design, the orchestra, etc. WOW! JUST WOW!

[@kselz7449]

This is one of the best Javerts I've seen of any age!

[@gerrygallen5911]

I applaud Indian Hill High School. This was an extraordinary production in every respect, the performances, the singing, the costumes, the staging...From Ireland, my profound admiration.

[@iangoodwin4877]

For a school performance, it's incredible, and the actual stage is remarkable for an amateur production .

[@Nyahdpt]

Javert, Jean Val Jean and Cosette blew me away! Amazing!! They are ready for broadway!

[@nightlydrugs6927]

“A Heart Full of Love” was great! Not easy for their level. Awesome job young performers!

[@FrannyYouTube]

Fantine's voice is just incredible. All exceptional performers! All of them have voices far beyond their years ❤

[@deborah8788]

There’s something particularly beautiful and natural seeing young people performing this show who clearly have a passion and excitement for musical theatre. Les Mis always gets me in the feels but there is something special about this production. Of course the talent is outstanding (how can there be so much in one high school?!?) but it’s more than that. They seem to really care about the show they’re performing, which is so touching. Bravo to this amazing cast (I’m sure some of them will be reprising their roles in professional productions)

[@Zofijamadremiaaa]

I just can't comprehend how much talented they are. It's just outstanding, incredible. Like even the background roles did JUSTICE

[@andythompson6307]

Valjean looks so scared during his bring him home solo. It has to be the most terrifying and difficult solo there is.

[@josephscreations6592]

sure is

[@BringHimHome24601]

​@josephscreations6592 probably because he knew the top not was out of his range

[@andythompson6307]

@@josephscreations6592 despite the fear he did an excellent job! his voice is so raw and filled with emotion. I’d adore to hear him sing his solos acapella to emphasize the fear and emotions of the solo.

[@IceAintNice]

Gee thanks for your input. 🙄

[@jd-zr3vk]

I think he was acting. His facial expression matched the song.

[@Klondike1000]

Wow! As my first time watching Les Mis ever, I was not disappointed. I can not believe this was a high school production. Incredible!

[@jd-zr3vk]

What do they put in the water where all of these talented HS students live? Eponine, Cossette, and Fantine all made the hairs on my neck stand up. Javert and Val Jean are fantastic. Bring Him Home is a very difficult song given its range, the young singer was spot on.

[@rgurwell]

Les Miserables has been my favorite show since I was ten years old and now I'm...a lot older than ten. I turn 44 in November. I've been listening to this show for years. I've seen it four times. I own several different cast recordings and performances of it. I've also seen several high school performances of it. This is without a doubt the most talented group of young artists I've ever seen. I really hope the cast and crew and musicians read this. If you were involved in this show, feel free to reply and say hello. I'd love to tell you personally how wonderful I thought you were. Fantastic job. All of you. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@Sterling061949]

I have seen Les Miserables on Broadway , London, and several touring productions. The "high school" production was right up there !!! So many great voices. I am sure we will be seeing Claire Hardek, Bella Carson, Emery Cunningham and many others on Broadway very soon.

[@peggyknecht5551]

The girl portraying Fontine's so talented! I had tears as she sang I Dreamed a Dream. I felt all the emotions of that song.

[@KLGB25R]

Fantine -- "I Dreamed A Dream" -- BRILLIANT!

[@diddymelone2265]

much better than the movie adaptation in pretty much everyway. great work everyone, that was good

[@colletteseders2874]

What a fantastic performance. As a teacher, an actor, director, costume designer, and musical director; you nailed it on every level!! I was absolutely blown away! Bravo to all involved.

[@scribblypuns2577]

I saw a high school production of fiddler on the roof one time that was by far one of the best live stage productions I've ever seen which includes broadway touring productions. Even broadway legends were in high school productions once. And some times paths cross in just the right combination and magic is made. Bravo to this cast, crew, and director!

[@Jorbo23]

Not exactly sure how this wound up in my feed, but thank you KZbin for bringing this production to my attention. Amazing that this is a high school production - outstanding work by all but a few standouts for me were Cosette, Javert, Marius, Fantine, and Eponine

[@k09211991]

Anybody with negative comments don't know what they're talking about think back when you were in high school just look at the dedication the time they took out of their high school year to put this on remember they are high school kids not professionals I seen this on Broadway many times and on tours in Philadelphia this was amazing for a High School production

[@danielparkhurst2532]

Cosette, outstanding! Pro level voice.

[@jhammer4919]

Like others I thought this was a ‘bait and switch’ but no way. Indian Hill High School should be so proud to put on such a professional level production. I have seen Les Mis around the world incl Broadway and West End. I thoroughly loved it! All the best to all performers esp those that want to make musical theatre your career, you got this! From Australia! ❤

[@robertcoady5449]

I’d like to know more about this HS. The staging, costumes, sound quality, not to mention the talent were superb! Great show!

[@jobseeker739]

A amazing production of a classic story . Thank you😊

[@angelapiccolo275]

All of you are SOO talented and thank you for blessing the stage! I have never seen a better high school performance ever.

[@binx6983]

i gasped when i saw cosettes face,, shes literally beautiful and SO talented. they all are tbf

[@SteveCancel78]

I’m just up to I dreamed a dream and I’m just blown away by Fantine and of course Valjean and Javert. The whole cast is remarkable. This was one of the first shows I became obsessed with when i was in high school in the mid 90s. I only wish we had such a magnificent program for the arts, but I’m hopeful for the country and the generations to come that they will know the value and the humanity live theatre offers, remarkable talent and great story telling - It’s what makes us human. Bravo! 👏

[@brianpowers3742]

My goodness!!! The performance alone!!!!! My goodness!! Fantastic performance!!! I cannot wrap my head around the fact that these are high school kids!!!! If only my school and fellow Thespians were professional enough to pull this off. We ended up doing a 2nd rate Grease show called 'Rock N Roll'.. because we were like "A play called Rock N Roll? This probably kicks ass!!! lol.. Like 1984 I think.. We didn't even have lavaliere microphones .. my director taught me to project until the back row hears you... and if spit flies, you are projecting loud enough... lol

[@pied94]

What an overall quality! Not only the first cast is strong, a lot of ensemble roles are very good

[@luiseralone]

I didn‘t plan to watch the whole thing but this was AMAZING. What a bunch of talented students.

[@SENTIENT.7]

This was bloody amazing!! Well done BRAVO

[@joseithurrart3836]

El nivel de esta propuesta es superlativo. Si solo los felicito no les hago honor. Es un espectaculo enorme. Diez de diez. Desde Argentina.

[@lisaann3108]

Wow!! 😊 What a talented high school. Props to all the guys who knocked it outa the park! Val Jean, Marius and Javert I mean super talented! “Bring him home” and “Stars” were off the charts. So glad I stumbled onto this video. Bravo everyone👏🏼👏🏼

[@TruthSeeker951]

What a talented group of performers! And, all from the same school?! Amazing!!

[@kimpatterson7571]

I love Les Miserables and have watched many high school videos of the musical. I can, without a doubt, say this is the best by far. You kids did an amazing job! Congrats to each and every one of you!!!

[@andrestapiastorres]

That is a school play I would have been happy to work in. Beautiful job guys.

[@by9691]

Wow, this Epeonine is absolutely deep and full of emotions. I am all tear up. Please take my knees.

[@d43imoet]

25 minutes in and I’m already bawling 🤧😭 I’ve seen les mis many times - on Broadway , west end, and various touring companies- and I still am so impressed and moved by this fantastic (high school!!) rendition 👏👏 The cast is phenomenal and the staging (props for the rotating stage), costumes, lighting, everything is sooo great. Congrats to all the cast and crew 👏👏✨✨

[@jixer1956]

I can't get over how mature the Javert's voice is at his age. He legit sounds like a 35 year old baritone. I'm a good bit older than him and wish I had a voice that full and rich.

[@huntrrams]

Amazing recommendation from KZbin! These young performers have amazing voices and great set design!

[@euromaestro]

Wow! Having seen productions on Broadway, in the West End, and around the world, this one is truly amazing. Hard to imagine any high school could do this! Bravo!

[@lucymelville932]

Wow! Just wow! Congratulations to all involved in this. I am completely moved, and have tears in my eyes as I have just watched it through. A great job well done.

[@markspence3295]

What a brilliant show, thoroughly enjoyable, and of a standard fire higher than “just” a high school play. Outstanding.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-hi3xr6rq3y]

Congratulations on a well done show. I praise you for the hard work & rehearsal. You are true professionals.

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

I am a huge fan of Les Miz and I LOVED this production! I can’t believe it was from a high school! I cried at all the cry places and had to hurry and clean up my face before company arrived. Thank you!!

[@carolcallis9082]

This was amazing! Not only the incredible talent from the actors, but the set design and the camera work for the video was fantastic. Thanks to the terrific camera work, it made the viewing of this show even more incredible.

[@ilovegeorgeharrison]

Wow, these young performers are amazing. The production is perfect, i wish my school musicals were like this. Absolutely incredible ❤👏

[@apt2223]

It is simply astounding how good this is. Bravo to the cast, crew, and all involved.

[@shawnw8717]

I don't understand why some people are shocked at the production values of the set or the physical maturity of some of the students. "The leads have real full beards so they must be college (or teacher) ringers!" "High school students simply don't have that vocal range!" Or "High school students can't focus on their acting skills for an entire show." What high school age students are YOU talking about? I'm a former high school teacher. There is such a wide spectrum of maturity amongst high school kids, both physically and mentally, socially and emotionally. I've had 9th grade boys in my classroom with full beards at 14 years old over the years, along with seniors who still look like they should be in middle school. I've had students who can converse on an adult level as well as seniors who can't string sentences together. Some students have natural singing ability, some have to work on it, and some can't carry the proverbial tune in a bucket. One thing I'll say, and it is bit of a cliche, but certain kids gravitate toward theater and chorus. Many are not into instrumental music like band or orchestra, and some like either the technical side such as light and sound, while others are content to be set design and stage crew. But those who want to perform (act/sing/dance) usually commit to their craft and take a surprisingly professional approach to their role. Are there a few just there for the social aspects or because mom and dad want them to get involved in something? Sure, but they quickly learn that, as awful as it may sound, the production, like an orchestra, is only as good as its weakest parts. Most step up to the challenge. I did drama/theater my four years of high school, and we strove to put on quality priductions. Some schools are better equipped financially to support the arts so they can get sets like this. My high school alma mater did Les Miserables in the early 2000's, well after i had graduated. It was not without controversy. Even though it was the student edition seen here (though i failed to see what was censored from the official version), a handful of community members were outraged and even picketed outside the school. They didn't disrupt the performances, but exercised their free speech to protest. My high school's production also featured the turntable (which was rented) and projected slides, but used recordings of the instrumental music that the kids sang live over. It was still effective, and probably nerve wracking as you didn't have a live ensemble able to "vamp" if you forgot your cue. They also used middle school or elementary students to play Gavroche and young Cossette. The drama teacher also made it a point that the kids researched the time period in which the play (and novel) were set along with the customs of those times, so they understood the themes and context better.

[@ThomasJM]

The school version of Les Miserables cuts are the counter point from the confrontation (the part where Vel Jean and Javert sing at the same time) and a verse from Look down the begers part, although lovely ladies has far worse things in it then are removed from that verse.

[@leahwheeler8414]

Every single thing about this is awesome. The costumes are superb, singers with amazing strong voices. Incredibly enjoyable!

[@Loupa57]

Goodness. From the first curtain up you had me. A massive CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉🎉. School musicals are fun to in, but this a whole new level of quality. I have seen two top notch professional, international productions of Les Miserables. This stands shoulder to shoulder with them. EXCELLENT.

[@dorisb505]

Kudos to the cast, crew, parents, teachers, school and community for supporting this wonderful production. Truly a team effort. Well done!

[@letitiarosenthal8142]

Amazing performances. I came for a little look and stayed for the lot. Loved it. Just wonderful!

[@2CalaLilly]

Remarkable. Truly. There are several people in this production who can go on to careers in musical theater or other acting venues if they so desire.

[@maki7249]

Amazing choir director/music program in Indian Hill High School. Great art program for the set design, super music department for the band and vocals. Wow. This school has a great music/art program. The lighting is perfect setting a mood-- Bravo.

[@bruce8204]

Amazing. Just watched the national tour, they would be proud of what you did

[@brnfdd8236]

very good performance, very impressive!!!.. from the production, the ensembles, the cast ... BRAVO!!!! 👏👏👏

[@DarthPositio97]

Bravo, such a wonderful production with amazingly talented young performers with bright futures.

[@JohnWellman-hn2do]

Joseph, you have a brilliant career ahead! Congratulations to your entire cast and orchestra for a brilliant performance. I’ve seen Les Mis many times including the original London production and I’m BLOWN away.

[@pKbasten]

Tremendous production. Amazing that a HS would have all the lead singers required. I hope that off of you in the cast enjoy seeing this on KZbin and that you have got on dot have productive lives;

[@CarinGreenberg-bj3pl]

OMG, so wonderful it brought tears to my eyes! So many exceptional performances! I can't stop watching it. Some future stars in this cast, for sure, and we can say we saw them when.

[@brettH7716]

Incredible. A credit to all involved. A truly professional production and then some. More PLEASE!

[@flowerbudd2728]

I was in London last week and saw it for the fourth time there. ITook my daughter, who is twelve. First time with my late father. This performance is epic.

[@gabrielecomoletti4604]

This is absolutely amazing! These kids should be so proud, they wouldn’t be out of place in a professional set up… bravi!

[@nina-lynnreed6799]

This is spectacular!! You should be proud! I cried!

[@brianpowers3742]

Fantastic performances from all of these young people! Its great too see kids getting exposed to and learning music this great! It makes me feel better about young people ! I know they will look back on this experience fondly!

[@MisterBlue55]

I had only got to the release of Valjean and the incident with the candlesticks and I can already tell this was an outstanding production of my favourite show! I studied French to A Level at school and loved it so much. I now speak fluent French. I read Les Miserables after leaving school and when I heard the musical for the first time, I couldn't believe how closely to the original plot Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil had achieved. Even the colloquialisms when translated to English are so accuarate. Well done Indian Hill High School! You have done a tremendous job in production and your principal characters are outstandingly good. Fantine - magnifique!!!!

[@samc7920]

Not only is this a superb production overall and possesses some stunning acting and vocal performances, top-notch staging, directing, costumes and lighting, it has an unbelievably wonderful orchestra. I felt like I was listening to a Broadway orchestra. Bravo to all of the musicians and the conductor. And a couple of the powerhouse chorus numbers brought me to tears...especially "One Day More"!

[@westhawk9599]

Phenomenal performance. Special kudos to Fontine singing 'I Dreamed a Dream'. Incredible.

[@barackusobamus]

I just finished watching this and I'm still stunned, how great Cosette was played 😮 what a voice👏🏻

[@aquilehubie3798]

The best performance of a Javert from a High school student I've seen so far. Well done! But I'm sad, that they skipped the best part of "the confrontation"😢

[@celicynd]

I think that's actually because of the school version licensing. I'm pretty sure Confrontation is removed. I'm guessing they do the intro and exit because it's needed for the story.

[@smz5302]

Wow! All this talent and commitment in ONE school? Amazing!

[@ZweepTape]

i love how these students have more emotion in their singing than the original cast had

[@crazyaussie7054]

Omg I've just realised this was posted by the talented guy, Joseph Kayne who played Jean!!!! If you are reading this, huge props to you and your other actors from Australia. Everyone did an outstanding job❤❤❤ Props to the band and stage crew as well!!

[@kevinb7810]

OK I’m only 37 minutes in. I feel like I’m watching the Broadway version of Les Miz Cuz. This is absolutely insane. this is a high school production…? I mean there’s a turntable, holy moly… And so I’m the guy with the license plate Marius since 1994… It was one of the favorite characters that I connected with and it was the first Broadway show that I ever saw.

[@vladimirimp]

Wow! We saw the London production a couple of weeks ago and this is truly equivalent quality - the live music even better in my opinion. Fantastic performances from the full cast. Astonishing! Bravo!

[@williammckay-priori8202]

Geez - terrific work!!!! Beautifully directed and lit. Some very solid principal performances.

[@thallasahalava5860]

Indeed this is the best high school les miserables production! worth my time seeing!