Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert | | The story is set against the background of the French Revolution. It tells the story of the protagonist, Jean Valjean, who was sentenced to a severe sentence many years ago. After parole, he plans to reshape his life and change society, but encounters various difficulties. The play was first performed at the Palais des Sports in Paris, France in 1980. It was originally scheduled to run for eight weeks, but was extended for a total of 16 weeks. The show had to be canceled because the venue schedule was already booked.