Edmond Rostand

LEGALLY BLONDE, LIFE OF PI, and More Set For Citadel Theatre's 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

The Citadel Theatre has announced a brand-new season of theatre. From familiar classics to new and groundbreaking scripts, learn more about the 2025/26 Season here!

Review: CYRANO, Park Theatre
by Louise Penn - Dec 18, 2024

Virginia Gay's Cyrano is billed as 'after Edmond Rostand' and is far more than a faithful adaptation of the classic tragic tale of doomed romance. In reimagining the play, Gay finds an interesting central role for herself as the overlooked and lovesick Cyrano, wishing for more from her friendship with the bubbly Roxanne, and finding a facade of words to hide the hurt she feels at comments about her ugly looks.

Previews: CYRANO DE BERGERAC al TEATRO COMETA OFF
by Ettore Farrattini - Nov 7, 2024

Dopo il successo delle scorse stagioni con più di 2000 spettatori e un unanime riscontro di critica, Cyrano De Bergerac con la regia di Matteo Fasanella, torna in scena dal 13 al 17 Novembre 2024 al Teatro Cometa Off di Roma.

Cast Set For CYRANO at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Cyrano, the critically acclaimed and joyous gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac will transfer to Park Theatre, London from 11 December 2024- 11 January 2025 following the sold-out European premiere run at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh this summer.

Quintessence Theatre Extends Martin Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

 Quintessence Theatre just announced it is adding five more performances of Martin Crimp’s diabolically hilarious and heartbreaking adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, starring Philadelphia’s J Hernandez in the titular role.

Photos: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Quintessence Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

Considered one of the world’s one hundred greatest plays, Quintessence is producing the Philadelphia Premiere of the adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac by “in-yer-face” British playwright Martin Crimp (The Misanthrope, 2013 and The Chairs, 2022.) Check out production photos!

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Sep 21, 2024

Martin Crimp’s free adaptation – first staged in 2019 with James McAvoy in the title role -  is as urgent and beguiling as it is contemporary, a classic with a fiery heart and not an inch of dustiness or quaintness. In the revival directed by Mike Donahue at the Pasadena Playhouse, CYRANO bursts with energy and excitement.

Quintessence Theatre Presents Philadelphia Premiere Of Martin Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Quintessence Theatre has announced the Philadelphia premiere of Martin Crimp’s CYRANO DE BERGERAC, running from September 25 to October 20.

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at The Kechi Playhouse
by Paula Makar - Aug 19, 2024

If you’re looking for a swashbuckling good time, do yourself a favor and see the original RomCom, Cyrano de Bergerac, at The Kechi Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set for CYRANO de BERGERAC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's new production of Cyrano de Bergerac. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.

Chukwudi Iwuji & More to Star in Pasadena Playhouse's CYRANO DE BERGERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Chukwudi Iwuji will take on the lead role in Pasadena Playhouse's production of CYRANO DE BERGERAC, under the direction of Danny Feldman. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Previews: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Kechi Playhouse
by Paula Makar - Jul 11, 2024

Kechi Playhouse’s third play in their 42nd season is a new adaptation of the romantic classic “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand. Misty Maynard will be directing this new version penned by Joseph Urick, a new professor at Wichita State University. Urick adapted Rostand’s classic specifically for an intimate space, focusing specifically on the words of the story, rather than on the fancy lights, lavish sets, or extravagant costumes.

Richmond Shakespeare Reveals 26th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Richmond Shakespeare has announced its 26th season lineup of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. Season 26 will include Lord of the Flies, The Father, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cyrano De Bergerac, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

New Earth Theatre Announces Esther Ming Li as Winner of 2024 Constellation Creatives Drama Student Bursary
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

New Earth Theatre has announced that it has awarded the 2024 Constellation Creatives Drama Student Bursary to Esther Ming Li from LAMDA.

Virginia Gay's CYRANO To Have European Premiere At 2024 Edinburgh Fringe As Part Of TRAVFEST
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Experience the European premiere of Virginia Gay's CYRANO at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe. This gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac is filled with music, wit, and romance. 1-25 August at Traverse 1.

CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date. 

Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 21, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?

JC Santos and Cedrick Juan: Exemplary Theater Peers
by Jude Cartalaba - Jan 9, 2024

JC Santos and Cedrick Juan are theater actors who crossed into mainstream entertainment, offering what they can as stage-trained artists. However, their triumphs in their careers and the now extended annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) didn't come as an overnight success.

THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Quintessence This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

This holiday season Quintessence presents The Fantasticks, the legendary longest running musical that ran off-Broadway for over 55 years.