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: Contemporary (2012)
Cast Size: 16+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1810s / Russia
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➝
Tags
2010s, Based on Books, Broken 4th Wall, Classical, Dramatic, Folk, Infidelity, Interactive, Pop, Popular, Solo Composer, Sung-Through
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026