Claude-Michel Schönberg

French Musical Theatre Composer

Claude-Michel Schönberg is a renowned French record producer, actor, singer, songwriter, and musical theatre composer, best known for his collaborations with the lyricist Alain Boublil. One of their most famous works is the musical "Les Misérables," which premiered in Paris in 1980. The English-language adaptation opened in London in 1985 and has since become one of the longest-running musicals in West End history. Schönberg composed the music for "Les Misérables," which has been performed worldwide and translated into multiple languages. The success of the musical led to various cast recordings, including the "Les Misérables (Deutsche Originalaufnahme)" which is the German cast recording, and "Les Misérables (Die Höhepunkte Der Duisburger Aufführung)," highlighting performances from the Duisburg production.