2025
Les Mis Turns 40
‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit
The Evening Standard dismissed it as a “glum opera” more suited to Victorian times than 1980s Britain. The Daily Mail lamented that Caird and Nunn had transformed the “tidal wave of emotions” in Victor Hugo’s novel “into ripples of cheap sentiment.” It was “The Glums,” the review added.
Adding to the pressure, Cameron Mackintosh, the show’s lead producer, had just 48 hours to decide whether to pay for a West End transfer. If he didn’t, the musical would vanish after just a few weeks when it ended its Barbican run.
Fortunately for the team, the critics didn’t have the final say.
Critics have so much power when it comes to live theatre, it’s amazing to read that Les Mis was so good it was able to overcome what would normally be a fast end to a production. Give the 25th anniversary album a listen below.
Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs of All Time
A user on Spotify made a playlist based on the list from Rolling Stone Magazine. Just put on shuffle and let it play!
A Great Day of Baseball
Can’t ask for more than this! With no Mets this year, I am rooting for every series to get extended!
NHL Predictions 2025-2026
It’s that time of year again! Hockey is back, and it seems way too early. It might be the very warm weather in the Northeast. As a Rangers fan, I have very little faith they finish any better than last year.
Eastern Conference
Metropolitan Division
- Carolina Hurricanes
- New Jersey Devils
- Washington Capitals
Atlantic Divison
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Ottawa Senators
Wildcard Teams
- Florida Panthers
- Buffalo Sabres
Western Conference
Central Division
- Dallas Stars
- Colorado Avalanche
- Winnipeg Jets
Pacific Division
- Edmonton Oilers
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Anaheim Ducks
Wildcard Teams
- Minnesota Wild
- Los Angeles Kings
