City Springs Theatre Company Opens 9th Season with Les Misérables Sept. 11-27 in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs-based City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) kicks off its ninth season of musicals at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center with the global hit Les Misérables, directed by Tony Award®-winner Shuler Hensley, a veteran of the show’s original Broadway run. Les Misérables is part of CSTC’s 2026 - 2027 PNC Bank Season and is additionally presented by both The Federovitch Family and Peachtree Hearing. The production will run September 11-27, 2026, at Byers Theatre.

Since its London premiere in 1985, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 150 million theatregoers worldwide, dubbing it “the world’s most-popular musical.” Although it has been seen on tour, the three weekend run in the SSPAC’s Byers Theatre will be the first local mounting of the musical in more than a decade.

“Because of its rich history and global success, Les Misérables probably has the broadest appeal of any musical we’ve ever produced,” says Executive Director Natalie DeLancey. “Les Miz changed the cultural landscape in so many ways - not only by helping usher in the era of the ‘mega-musical,’ but by introducing so many new theatergoers of all ages to the art form. Because of its immense popularity, for many, this was the first musical they had ever seen.”

City Springs Theatre Company’s newest season of musicals has already broken records with more than 6,300 committed subscribers, and due to strong advanced single ticket sales for Les Miz, an additional four performances have been added, including two Thursday matinees.

Les Misérables is based on the iconic 1862 novel of the same name by author Victor Hugo, and tells the story of Jean Valjean, a convict released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment only to face mistrust and mistreatment. Breaking his parole in hopes of beginning a new life, Valjean embarks on a lifelong struggle for redemption while being relentlessly pursued by the determined Inspector Javert, who refuses to believe he can change. Epic, grand, and uplifting, the musical features an iconic score including the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and “Master of the House.” The original Broadway production received eight Tony Awards® in 1987 including Best Musical, as well as the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Cast Album, selling more than four million copies in the US alone.

The City Springs Theatre Company production is presented by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh. The musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg features English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, and additional material by James Fenton. The City Springs Theatre Company production of Les Misérables is directed by Hensley, who previously has helmed CSTC’s productions of Come From Away, The Music Man and Fiddler on the Roof. Hensley appeared as Javert on Broadway in Les Miz in 2001. He recently directed the Carnegie Hall concert production of Oklahoma! and will direct the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert production of On The Town. Marla Phelan is the production’s Associate Director and Choreographer. Jesse Warkentin is the show’s Music Director and Conductor. Additional creative team includes Alex Mason (Lighting Designer), JD Madsen (Scenic Designer), Anthony Narciso (Sound Designer), Amanda West (Costume Designer), Alycia Berry (Wig Designer) and Libby Slovis (Production Stage Manager.)

Making his CSTC debut and starring as Jean Valjean will be New York-based Jacob Keith Watson, a veteran of seven Broadway productions including the recent Lincoln Center production of Ragtime The Musical. After appearing last year as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime The Musical, Jonathan Christopher returns to CSTC to play Inspector Javert. Christopher appeared on Broadway in the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd. Also making her CSTC debut as Fantine will be Grammy-winning vocalist Anna Sailors.

The cast of Les Misérables also includes Anargha Pal as Marius; Callie Regan Walker as Cosette; Adagia Rueda as Eponine; James Arthur Douglas as Enjolras; Jeff McKerley as Thénardier; Rhyn McLemore as Madame Thénardier; Beau Young as Gavroche; Emma Smith as Young Cosette. The show’s talented ensemble includes Allie Appel, Claire Baillie, Alec Beard, Victoria Brodeur, Avanni Cherie, Matthew Fogleman, Blake Fountain (Bishop of Digne), Paul Gary, Akasha Grace, Megan K. Hill, James Alexander Hyde, Sarah Charles Lewis, Javar La'trail Parker, Claudio Pestana, Jordan Sam Rich (Grantaire), Annie Thomas, Danielle Vivcharenko, and Roger Wang.

Performances take place September 11 through September 27 at the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Tickets ($73-$135) are on sale at CitySpringsTheatre.com. For more information contact City Springs Theatre Company at 404-477-4365 during regular business hours. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more and discounts for seniors, students and active/retired military personnel are available. Call 404-477-4365 or visit CitySpringsTheatre.com for more information.

Les Misérables contains adult themes, and scenes of violence and death, and is recommended for ages 13+. Running time is approximately three hours, including one 15-minute intermission. The performance schedule is as follows:

Performance Schedule:

Friday, September 11 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, September 12 @ 8:00pm Sunday, September 13 @ 2:00pm Tuesday, September 15 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, September 16 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, September 17 @ 1:30pm
Thursday, September 17 @ 7:30pm
Friday, September 18 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, September 19 @ 2:00pm Saturday, September 19 @ 8:00pm Sunday, September 20 @ 2:00pm Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, September 23 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, September 24 @ 1:30pm Thursday, September 24 @ 7:30pm
Friday, September 25 @ 8:00pm Saturday, September 26 @ 2:00pm Saturday, September 26 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, September 27 @ 2:00pm

City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and enriching lives by creating world-class entertainment experiences and innovative arts education programs that drive cultural and economic vitality. Through musical theatre productions that utilize the talents of local and national artists, CSTC provides Broadway-quality entertainment to the diverse Atlanta populace, helping to establish Sandy Springs, Georgia, as a growing cultural center. City Springs Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, led by Natalie DeLancey as executive director, and Tony Award®-winner and Atlanta native Shuler Hensley as artistic director. To date, CSTC has served over 344,000 patrons and 155,000 students through its mainstage musicals and educational programs. For tickets and more information call 404-477-4365 or visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com.