THE BASICS: LES MISERABLES ... a lost art.” Ellis has covered for Haley Dortch over 30 times so far in this tour, and she recently told Buffalo Spree Magazine, “Covering Fantine is such ...

and now in Les Misérables as Sister Simplice, the holy sister who stays by Fantine’s side through her final days, and later lends another hand to Jean Valjean in his time of need. Oh ...

There’s also a nice touch during the “Finale,” when an echo is added to Fantine’s voice as she and Eponine come to usher Valjean into the after-life. “Les Miserables'” key messages ...