“Les Miserables,” a beloved Broadway musical based on the classic French novel by Victor Hugo, will be performed by West Point High School’s Music and Drama Departments at 7 p.m. March 14-16 at the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium at West Point High School, 1030 Thompson Avenue, West Point.

Set in 19th century France, “Les Miserables” follows the life of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who was sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving nephew. Hunted for decades by his rival and ex-guard, Javert, Valjean goes from being a thief to becoming a mayor and gaining wealth as a rich entrepreneur who provides work for hundreds of the poor. Seeking redemption, he swears to take care of young Fantine, the daughter of a factory worker, and she changes his life forever.

The story is one of love and sincerity, forgiveness, sacrifice, justice versus injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit. Adapted to English as a musical by Cameron Mackintosh, the show opened in Lo...