Watch a special Les Misérables performance from the Olympics opening ceremony

Unexpectedly, perhaps, the Paris Olympics opening ceremony has turned into a small musical fest.

Not only was there a mini nod to The Phantom of the Opera, but a 30-second sequence saw a cast of performers present “Do You Hear the People Sing” in its original French form (“À la volonté du peuple”).

Funnily, Les Misérables will be performed in Paris this Christmas – and casting was revealed recently. The Olympics social media account has revealed that the filmed opening ceremony sketch was captured at the Théatre du Châtelet, where the festive revival is to be shown.

Did you hear the people sing last night at the @Olympics #OpeningCeremony? 👀🇫🇷📺 #LesMiz #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/mDRDDrSSCV

— Les Misérables (@lesmisofficial) July 27, 2024

Between Phantom and Les Misérables, it’s an excellent evening for producer Cameron Mackintosh.

Did you catch the Phantom chords during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics? 👀🌹 https://t.co/G5hYk3ABQO pic.twitter.com/sQptLThlR7

— The Phantom of the Opera (@POTOworldwide) July 26, 2024