Tyler Civic Theatre Company is known for its big summer shows, but audiences have never seen anything as massive or ambitious as the upcoming “Les Miserables” grace their stage.

Passion, redemption, love and misguided righteousness are among the themes present in this adaption of Victor Hugo’s 1862 masterpiece.

Fans may know “Les Mis” from the film or even the Broadway adaptation, but TCT is attempting to stage the show in a manner that will blow the audience away. Taking advantage of the main stage’s theatre in-the-round style, the production will allow for an intimate and often interactive experience. Be sure to bring change for the beggar children if you plan on sitting in the front row.

“Being in the round is going to be very different,” director Michael Ward said. “The thing we’re focused on is when the audience comes in, they will feel like they’re part of the show.”

Additionally, the theatre takes advantage of its layout to make up for set pieces that would normally be too expensive or cumbersome.

“It’s a huge show, it’s one of the largest musicals ever done,” Ward said. “You’ve got what normally calls for so many big set pieces, but doing it in-the-round, you have to come up with solutions. “

Les Mis also features one of the largest casts ever to grace the TCT stage. In April, 120 actors auditioned for the show. When the show opens June 17, more than 40 actors will hit the stage, with more working behind the scenes.

“I have been in quite a few casts of this size, but I would say, not quite of this caliber,” said Mikey Wiseman who plays Monsieur Thenardier. Beryl Thompson plays his equally roguish wife.

Wiseman said he is continually impressed by the quality of the actors in the production. As a career actor, he has played for audiences all over the world. He approaches the role of the show’s comical villain in a manner that makes the character simultaneously more menacing and hilarious.

“It’s the biggest character role in the show, but I’m approaching it with a realism,” Wiseman said. “By putting a realism to it, it makes him even more outlandish in the perception that, ‘wow, this guy really is that bad.'”

The show also features a chill-inducing rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream,” by Allison Pharr, playing the tragic Fantine.

A play this large can’t be limited to a single lead. The show boasts Bailey Franklin as Prisoner 24601 or Jean Valjean, Brad Echols as the arbiter of righteousness Javert, Blake Winningham as Marius and Kaylee Nagel as the adult Cosette.

The massive supporting cast pulls the audience into post-revolution era France, from their bawdy tavern songs to the battle at the ABC Caf￩. The rate in which they change costumes and characters is breathtaking.

Stephen Rainwater plays the valiant Enjolras leading a group of down on their luck street kids in the arc that defines the second half of the play, while Kelsey Kilgore takes on a variety of nameless antagonists and tramps, taking the lead in making Fantine’s life a living hell.

“Les Miserables” opens June 17 and runs daily at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. through June 28.

Tickets are available online at tylercivictheatre.com or at the box office.

For more information, call 903-592-0561.

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