About the Show.
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution. Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical—a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring on the of the most memorable scores of all time. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption. Epic, grand, and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world.

Audition Dates.

Friday, April 24, 4:00-6:30 PM [Adults 16+]
Saturday, April 25, 1:30-3:30 PM [Children]
Saturday, April 25, 4:00-6:00 PM [Adults 16+]
Sunday, April 26, 2:00-5:00 PM [Adults 16+]

If you are out of town/unavailable for auditions and callbacks but available for the production, you may submit a tape by submitting materials to productions@diamondheadtheatre.org.

Audition Sign Up. Auditions by appointment are preferred. Unscheduled auditions are permitted as time allows but may require a wait. Auditions will be held in the Diamond Head Theatre Rehearsal Hall at 520 Makapuu Avenue (rear parking lot/costume shop entrance).

Rehearsal Dates. Rehearsals officially begin on Monday, June 1. However, there may be some rehearsals in May, based on availability. Rehearsals are normally 6 days a week with alternating days off. Rehearsal times are Mondays – 7:30 – 10pm; Tuesday-Fridays 7:00-10:00pm; Saturdays 2:00-6:00pm; Sundays 2:00-6:00pm or 7:00-10:00pm. Please view the tentative rehearsal schedule for dates. There will be no rehearsal on Saturday, July 4.

Les Misérables Rehearsal Calendar

Director/Choreographer. Doug Kreeger

Musical Director. Jenny Shiroma

A Musical By. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Shönberg

Based on the Novel By. Victor Hugo

About Auditions.

ADULT PRINCIPAL & ENSEMBLE VOCAL AUDITIONS (Ages 16+):
Please prepare a 16-bar cut (or up to 1 minute) of a contemporary musical theatre song that shows off your vocal range and personality to give us a glimpse of who you are as a human being. You may also have a second, contrasting song ready to sing as a backup during the audition, if requested. Please bring sheet music in your proper key (no onsite transpositions), unless you are singing one of these selections. An accompanist will be provided. No recorded music, or a cappella, please. You may also prepare one of the cuts from the show – Click here to view the music for auditions.

CHILDREN VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR THE ROLES OF YOUNG COSETTE, YOUNG EPONINE, AND GAVROCHE (Ages 7-12):
Those auditioning for Young Cosette and Young Eponine MUST prepare the cut from “Castle on a Cloud,” and those auditioning for the role of Gavroche MUST prepare the cut from “The Beggars” as their audition song. An accompanist will be provided. Click here to view the music and cuts for these songs.

If you are out of town/unavailable for auditions and callbacks but available for the production you may submit a tape by submitting materials to: productions@diamondheadtheatre.org

What to Bring. Please have a complete list of any conflicts or possible conflicts you may have with rehearsals and performances between May 1 – August 23. If you are cast in LES MISÉRABLES, no additional conflicts, except those presented at your audition, will be accepted. Headshots and resumes preferred, but not required. Click here to view the Les Misérables Calendar

Callbacks.
Sunday, April 26, 6:00-9:00 PM
Monday, April 27, 6:00-10:00 PM

Callbacks are on Sunday and Monday, April 26 & 27 (by invitation only). Not being called back in no way infers final casting decisions. At callbacks, you may be asked to learn a short song and sing from the show.

NOTE on the COVERS: All roles will be covered.

2026 Show Dates. July 24 – August 23, 2026
Les Misérables Calendar