My parents love, love, love Les Miz, and I don't get it. To me, the play seems emotionally manipulative in a pathetically heavy-handed way, so I find it either annoying or laughable, depending on what mood I'm in. But my parents seem to feel inspired or uplifted by it. Of course, my parents aren't like yours -- mine are in contention for the Least Cool Parents Ever award. :-)

Cory