Since the original publication of Les Misérables in 1862, the character of Gavroche has been in a large number of adaptations in numerous types of media based on the novel, including books, films,[REF] musicals, plays, and games.
French songwriter Alain Boublil had the idea to adapt Victor Hugo's novel into a musical while at a performance of the musical Oliver! in London:[REF] As soon as the Artful Dodger came onstage, Gavroche came to mind.