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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 14, 2016
Closing: September 03, 2017

Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - 2016 Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Inspired by a 70-page slice of War and Peace, this "vibrant, thrillingly imagined new musical" (The New York Times) is "stunning and blazingly original" (Entertainment Weekly) and brings us just inches from Tolstoy's brash young lovers as they light up Moscow in a "heaven-sent fireball" (The New York Times) of romance and passion.



NATASHA IS YOUNG, ANATOLE IS HOT, AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE... BUT WHAT ABOUT PIERRE? Natasha is a beautiful ingenue visiting Moscow while she waits for her beloved fiance Andrey to return from the war. In a moment of indiscretion, she is seduced by the dashing (but already married) Anatole and her position in society is ruined. Her only hope lies with Pierre (Groban), the lonely outsider whose love and compassion for Natasha may be the key to her redemption... and to the renewal of his own soul.



"One of the decade's best musicals" (Time Out New York), THE GREAT COMET has "rousing music and ravishing performances" (Daily News) with a groundbreaking score that mixes rock, pop, soul, folk and electronic dance music with classic Broadway. THE GREAT COMET arrives fresh off its sold-out run in Boston and its critically acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere. Its renowned creative team has reimagined the Imperial Theatre as an opulent Russian salon, where every seat provides a unique perspective and an unforgettable experience which is "thrilling, a feast for the senses" (Associated Press) and "inventive, ravishing and full-on romantic" (New York Post).


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‘Great Comet’ review: Musical provides a great escape
8 / 10

If you want to get away - I mean really, really away - from concerns of the day, here is 'Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.' It's a massive, luscious, romantic escape into decadent 19th century Moscow by way of Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

‘War and Peace’ Comes to Broadway in ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’
8 / 10

Natasha and Pierre is fun, even if-for quite long stretches-its infectious, enveloping noise and bustle appear to be the sum of its parts. The title is as busy as the two-and-a-half hour production, which focuses on the perils in love as experienced by Natasha (the wonderful Denée Benton, in her Broadway debut). Her true love, stolid soldier Andrey (Nicholas Belton) is away fighting-and instead swings across her radar the swaggering cad Anatole (Lucas Steele). So who will she choose?

VIDEO: GREAT COMET Takes Center Stage at Broadway in the Boros!
by Nicole Rosky - July 25, 2017


Below, watch as The Great Comet ensemble member Ashley Perez Flanagan performs 'Sonya Alone'!

VIDEO: There's a War Going on Out There in Westeros! GREAT COMET Covers GAME OF THRONES Theme
by Julie Musbach - July 16, 2017


The Imperial is no stranger to accomplished musicians, but it's no doubt that GREAT COMET has brought a whole new level of musical genius to the stage. The latest in a long line of artistic shenanigans is a cover of the epic Game of Thrones theme song to celebrate the show's return tonight. Check out the video below!

BWW Interview: Ingrid Michaelson Finds Her Way to Broadway by the Light of THE GREAT COMET
by Nicole Rosky - July 14, 2017


Ingrid Michaelson has more than one reason to celebrate this summer. Following the release of her latest EP, Alter Egos, the multi-platinum recording artist is calling the Imperial Theatre home, playing Sonya in the Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. Michaelson's trip to Imperial Russia will be brief, as the songstress will only be performing the role through August 15, while Brittain Ashford, who originated the role takes a temporary leave from the show.

Photo Coverage: Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan Takes First Bows in THE GREAT COMET!
by Jennifer Broski - July 12, 2017


Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan, best known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton, has officially joined the cast of the new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Pierre' beginning last night, July 11th, 2017.

Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan Will Make His GREAT COMET Debut Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2017


Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan, best known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton, will officially join the cast of the new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Pierre' beginning tonight, July 11th, 2017.

Josh Groban Announces New Coffee Table Book Chronicling Broadway Journey
by A.A. Cristi - July 5, 2017


This evening Broadway's former Pierre, Josh Groban took to Twitter to announce a new coffee table book based on his Broadway experience in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, titled: 'Stage to Stage: My Journey to Broadway'.

VIDEO: Ingrid Michaelson and Brittain Ashford Sing GREAT COMET's 'Sonya Alone' -- Together!
by Stephi Wild - July 5, 2017


Recording artist Ingrid Michaelson recently took over the role of Sonya in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet and 1812. She teamed up with her predecessor Brittain Ashford to record a harmonized cover of the show's heartbreaking song 'Sonya Alone.'

Photo Coverage: Ingrid Michaelson Celebrates First Broadway Bow in THE GREAT COMET!
by Jennifer Broski - July 5, 2017


Multi-platinum recording artist Ingrid Michaelson has joined the cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as Sonya. Michaelson will be performing the role from July 3 to August 15, while Brittain Ashford, who originated the role of 'Sonya' takes a temporary leave from the show. Ashford will return to THE GREAT COMET on August 16. Ingrid Michaelson will not be performing August 2 through August 6.

Tonight! Ingrid Michaelson Makes Broadway Debut in GREAT COMET Alongside Dave Malloy
by Julie Musbach - July 3, 2017


Multi-platinum recording artist Ingrid Michaelson joins the cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Sonya' tonight July 3, 2017.

VIDEO: GREAT COMET's Grace McLean is a Queen with a Looping Machine in Her #Ham4All
by Julie Musbach - July 2, 2017


The Great Comet cast continues to remix and wow with Grace McLean's 'You'll Be Back.' Employing her signature looping machine she'll remind you of her love...of creative music.

VIDEO: Incoming Pierre Okieriete Onaodowan Kills it in His GREAT COMET/HAMILTON Mash Up #Ham4All
by Julie Musbach - July 2, 2017


Hamilton alum soon to take over the role of Pierre in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Okieriete Onaodowan took his #Ham4All in a different direction. Watch his amazing mash up below!

HAMILTON's Okieriete Onaodowan Will Make His GREAT COMET Debut on July 11
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 30, 2017


Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan, best known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton, will join the cast of the new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Pierre' beginning July 11th, 2017, a week later than expected. 

Photo Coverage: GREAT COMET Receives Actors' Equity Association's ACCA Award
by Jennifer Broski - June 21, 2017


Actors' Equity Association just presented Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 with the ninth annual "ACCA" Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

Actors' Equity Association Honors GREAT COMET with Outstanding Broadway Chorus Award
by Nicole Rosky - June 14, 2017


Actors' Equity Association today announced that Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 will receive the ninth annual 'ACCA' Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

Meet Broadway's New Sonya - Ingrid Michaelson Joins the Cast of GREAT COMET!
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2017


BroadwayWorld recently announced that Ingrid Michaelson will be joining the cast of NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 on July 3. It will mark the singer/songwriter's Broadway debut. Here are some of our favorite performances of Ingrid's from over the years!

Breaking: Ingrid Michaelson Will Make Her Broadway Debut in THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017


Multi-platinum recording artist Ingrid Michaelson will join the cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Sonya' beginning July 3, 2017.

VIDEO: Josh Groban & Cast of 'GREAT COMET' Perform on THE TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2017


Josh Groban and the cast of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 performed   on tonight's TONY AWARDS. Watch the appearance below!

The Political Is Personal This Tony Season: THE GREAT COMET and SWEAT
by Marianka Swain - June 10, 2017


In this febrile climate, do we want societal critique from our theatre or pure escapism? As I experienced when I recently swapped BroadwayWorld UK Editor duties for a New York trip, both theatrical regions are currently just as charged by provocative, resonant commentary as by jazz hands ­– as this year's Tony Award nominations reflect.

BWW Exclusive: Welcome to Moscow! Charting GREAT COMET's Journey from 87 Seats to The Great White Way
by Linnae Medeiros - June 11, 2017


There may be a war going on out there somewhere, but inside the Imperial Theatre, but there is a whole other lush world being created by the team behind this season's NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. The warm-hearted Russians celebrating happiness, freedom and life eight times a week have been on quite the journey from the show's humble beginnings, and as the tale of romance and war gears up for its big night on the Tony Awards this Sunday, we look back on the many incarnations that led to the show blossoming into a new life on Broadway.

VIDEO: Tony Nominated Paloma Young Gives Inside Look at 'GREAT COMET' Costume Designs
by Caryn Robbins - June 8, 2017


ABC News' got an inside look at the costume design for Broadway's NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from Tony-nominated costume designer Paloma Young.

VIDEO: Josh Groban & 'GREAT COMET' Cast Talk Tonys & Diversity on Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - June 7, 2017


Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric sat down with the Tony nominated stars Josh Groban, Denee Benton, and Lucas Steele as well as Tony nominated director Rachel Chavkin and creator Dave Malloy to talk about the show, the Tonys and diversity on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - GREAT COMET's Dave Malloy
by Walter McBride - June 6, 2017


On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Score, Book and Orchestrations and nominee for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812- Dave Malloy, as captured by Walter McBride!

Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 History

Other Productions of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

2013   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Costume Design Paloma Young
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Lucas Steele
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Bradley King
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Mimi Lien
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Nicholas Pope
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Rachel Chavkin
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Bradley King
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design for a Musical Mimi Lien
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Nicholas Pope
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Denee Benton
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Josh Groban
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Bradley King
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Mimi Lien
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) Nicholas Pope
2017 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Josh Groban
2017 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Denée Benton
2017 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Amber Gray
2017 Theatre World Awards Special Theatre World Honoree Dave Malloy
2017 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Dave Malloy
2017 Tony Awards Best Choreography Sam Pinkleton
2017 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Paloma Young
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Rachel Chavkin
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Bradley King
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Bradley King
2017 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Dave Malloy
2017 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Dave Malloy
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Lucas Steele
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Josh Groban
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Denée Benton
2017 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Mimi Lien

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