Tacoma Musical Playhouse opens its 20th anniversary season with the Broadway hit Les Miserables. TMP raised roughly $1.2 million to renovate the stage, orchestra location and backstage areas. The stage is larger and the orchestra is now placed above and behind the stage which helps the actors voices come through better whether they are mic'd or not. TMP's choice of opening its new stage with Les Mis practically guarantees a solid start to its season. With added space, choreography is less cramped and sets are able to be more grand. The spectacle of this production did not disappoint with the sets showcasing the talent and skill of the designers and carpenters.

Read Joann Varnell's full review of Les Miserables in the Music and Culture section.

LES MISERABLES, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 10, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, $20-$29, 253.565.6867

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