‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit | NYGazet

Critics initially panned it, but public love for the musical with songs like “One Day More” and “On My Own” has kept it going strong for four decades — and counting.

The day after “Les Misérables” premiered at London’s Barbican Theater 40 years ago this week, its creative team gathered for a party to toast a successful debut, complete with bottles of champagne adorned with special “Les Misérables” labels. But the... [744 chars]