So glad you had such a good time. I completely agree with your interpretation of the story. Valjean is very good, but he IS good because he stole those candlesticks from the priest: can't forget that. He was able to turn a new leaf but he never forgets who he was: nor, I think, would he even want to. And Javert? Can't help but hate him because you love Valjean so much. But he's only doing...his job.. in the end, of course, doing it obsessively.

Great show. So jealous!! I'm glad you had good food, too, that always helps!