Fortunately, I've performed in the musical before, so I can help you out. The story's set in 19th-century France, where a man named Jean Valjean breaks his parole after serving 19 years in prison. For stealing a loaf of bread for his starving relatives, mind you!
Throughout the show, he's being tracked down by a lone police officer. Also, at some point, Valjean ends up getting caught up in the revolt against Napoleon III. The basic premise doesn't sound all that exciting, I know, but I'm telling you: the music rocks. [IMG]