Les Miserables set for return to Melbourne stage Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman in the movie, Les Miserables. Picture: Universal Pictures Source: Supplied LES Miserables is returning to the Melbourne stage following its worldwide success on the big screen, it was announced yesterday. The new production will have its premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in June next year, featuring a cast of "future stars." Producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh said the achievements of Les Mis were "a dream beyond any dream I've ever had." The latest film version has a global box office of about $350 million and goes into today's Academy Awards with eight nominations, including best picture. Les Mis is another top ticket First staged in Australia in 1987 - and last seen 14 years ago - Les Mis launched stars including Anthony Warlow and Marina Prior. This is a 21st-century production . . . and we need a new generation to do it.