Overview
Character Name
Thenardier
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dramatic Function
Antagonist, Comic Relief
Relationships
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Baritone
Vocal Range
High Note: G4
Low Note: G#2/Ab2
Time & Place
The French countryside; Paris. 1815-1832.
Analysis
Monsieur Thénardier is one of the most memorable villains in Les Misérables, a man who cloaks his cruelty in humor and charm. As the innkeeper in Montfermeil, he appears initially as a comical rogue, cracking jokes and swindling customers in "Master of the House". Yet
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