Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: Musical Info


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: Contemporary (2012)

Cast Size: 16+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1810s / Russia


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Dave Malloy


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2013)➝

Original Broadway Cast (2017)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Based on Books, Broken 4th Wall, Dramatic, Interactive, PopPopular, Solo Composer, Sung-Through


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