Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Synopsis
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is based on a small sliver of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The story follows Natasha, an impassioned young woman who becomes entangled in a web of love and scandal during the bustling social scene of 19th-century Russia. The Great Comet offers an exploration of passion, fate, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Musical Information
Musical Type
Cast
Genre
Music Genres
Classical, Folk, Musical Theatre, Pop, Sung-Through
Acts
Two Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
Russia
Recognition
Themes
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Dave Malloy
Based On: War and Peace➝ by Leo Tolstoy
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2017)➝
Licensing
The Great Comet is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
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