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


Synopsis

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is based on a tiny section of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The story follows Natasha, a young woman who becomes entangled in a web of love and scandal during the bustling social scene of 19th-century Russia. The musical explores themes of passion, fate, and the complexities of human relationships.


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Dave Malloy


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)

Cast Size: 16+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1810s / Russia


Links

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2013)➝

Original Broadway Cast (2017)➝


Tags

2010s, Based on Books, PopPopularSung-Through


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