“Les Miserables – The Staged Concert,” captured live at the Gielgud Theater in London’s West End, is coming to the big screen at the Lincoln Theater on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular sell-out staged concert version of the legendary musical “Les Misérables” is bringing what is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals to cinemas throughout North America. Now the Lincoln Theater audience can experience the musical phenomenon which broke box office records and sold out its entire 16-week season.

“Les Miserables – The Staged Concert” is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Set in early 19th-century France, Les Misérables is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant who seeks redemption after serving 19 years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister Fantine’s starving child, Cosette. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew but he is relentlessly tracked by police inspector Javert. Along the way, Valjean and an incredible cast of characters, including Marius, Eponine, and many others, are swept into a revolution, as a group of young idealists attempt to overthrow the government at a street barricade.

Leading an outstanding cast and orchestra of over 65 are, Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Michael Ball (Javert), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Fantine), and Matt Lucas (Thénardier).

The 16-week limited season at the Gielgud, in London’s West End, which coincided with Les Miserables’ 35th triumphant year in London’s West End, sold out in a few days but now audiences can storm the barricades and catch this thrilling performance on the big screen. For the masses of disappointed fans who couldn't get to see this amazing concert in London, the cinema event will be a unique shared experience of thrilling drama, glorious music, and sensational performances of the beloved songs “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “On my Own” and so many more.

General seating tickets - $15 adult, $13 theater member, and $5 youth 18 and under - will be available for purchase at the door (2 Theater St., Damariscotta) starting at Noon.  No advance tickets sales for this event. For more information please visit the Lincoln Theater website at www.lcct.org.