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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 2016 - Articles Page 3

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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Photo Coverage: What About Josh? Josh Groban Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Walter McBride - June 3, 2017


Internationally renowned performer and current star of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 Josh Groban just received his very own Sardi's portrait. There to celebrate with Groban were Great Comet mastermind Dave Malloy, director Rachel Chavkin, and members of the cast including Tony nominee Lucas Steele. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the big moment, check out photos below! 

Tony Awards Close-Up: How'd Lucas Steele Get Here? The GREAT COMET Star Explains His Journey to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2017


Anatole is so much more than hot. Lucas Steele has been a part of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 from the very beginning, and in his years in the show, he's developed an incredibly nuanced version of Tolstoy's character. Below, watch as he explains why this is the project of his dreams. 

Tony Awards Close-Up: Paloma Young Explains Her Detailed Designs of GREAT COMET!
by Nicole Rosky - June 10, 2017


Paloma Young picked up her first Tony Award in 2012 (Peter and the Starcatcher) and she's back for more in 2017. As costume designer for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Young has made some of her best creations yet, and she openly hands much of the credit to her collaborators below! 

Tony Awards Close-Up: Meet the Mastermind of GREAT COMET, the Great Dave Malloy!
by Nicole Rosky - June 1, 2017


Dave Malloy is the most Tony nominated creative of the season, earning nods for Best Score, Orchestrations and Book for his masterpiece- Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Below, watch as the mastermind of Broadway's most innovative new musical explains the highs and lows of the show's journey!

Tony Awards Close-Up: Sam Pinkleton Explains How He Made GREAT COMET Take Flight!
by Nicole Rosky - June 9, 2017


Sam Pinkleton picked up his first ever Tony nomination for his choreography in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Below, he explains why helping the show (and its movement) to grow on its journey to Broadway was his favorite part of the Comet's arc.

Tony Awards Close-Up: The Great Storyteller of 2017, Rachel Chavkin, Explains How She Told the Tale of GREAT COMET
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2017


It takes a village to recreate the giant world of War and Peace in a supper club-style Broadway theatre. Chief of that village is Rachel Chavkin, who earned her first Tony nomination for Best Direction for her ingenious work on Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Below, watch as she explains why the show's long journey to the Imperial has been so rewarding. 

Dave Malloy Adds Additional Annotations for THE GREAT COMET Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2017


Composer Dave Malloy announced via Twitter today that he has added more annotations over on Genius for THE GREAT COMET Original Broadway Cast Recording. Check out the tweet below and see the changes on genius.com!

Andrey Wasn't There But Katie Couric Was, See Her Visit to GREAT COMET
by Julie Musbach - May 27, 2017


Renowned journalist Katie Couric stopped by Pierre's Russian salon this week when she saw Broadway's NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. It seems she enjoyed shaking her egg, as she called it one of the most original and energetic shows she had ever seen. Check out her photo with the cast below!

THE GREAT COMET Wants You! The Season's Most Nominated Show Seeks Ensemble for Epic Tony Performance!
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2017


The season's most Tony-nominated show, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 is gearing up for Tony's night. In order to re-create the immersive vibe of this slice of Tolstoy for Radio City Music Hall, the production is currently seeking performers to fill out their ensemble for Tony's night.

VIDEO: Which Musicals Inspired GREAT COMET? Stars Sing Dave Malloy's Favorites!
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2017


In a recent concert for SiriusXM, NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 creator Dave Malloy revealed the inspiration for the songs and characters of his twelve-time Tony-nominated musical. Below, check out a few of the performances from his cast, singing from musicals like The Music Man, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and more!

BWW Interview: Show-Stopper Grace McLean Talks GREAT COMET, The Necessity of Art and the Importance of Being Weird
by Matthew Blank - May 19, 2017


We talk to Grace McLean, who dazzles audiences nightly in her show-stopping turn as Marya in NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.

BWW Album Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is Multifaceted and Riveting
by David Clarke - May 19, 2017


Inspired by a 70-page sliver of the sprawling 1215-page tome War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, Dave Malloy's NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is an all-encompassing feat of musical theater. Now, Reprise Records has released the sterling and elaborate NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Original Broadway Cast Recording).

THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Original Cast Recording Out 5/19; Pre-Order Now
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017


The new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and Reprise Records will release an original Broadway cast recording, featuring Josh Groban as 'Pierre' and Denee Benton as 'Natasha', May 19, 2017.

'GREAT COMET' to Trail Across Broadway Into Winter 2018; New Block of Tickets Released!
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017


NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, announced today that a new block of tickets is now on sale through January 8, 2018.

FIRST LISTEN: Complete Cast Recording of NATAHSA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017


Vulture has today shared a first listen to the two-disc cast recording of Broadway's NATAHSA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, starring Tony nominees Josh Groban and Denee Benton.

Tony Awards Close-Up: Mimi Lien Explains the Her Ever-Changing GREAT COMET Designs!
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2017


The brilliant Mimi Lien earned one of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812's twelve Tony nominations, for her scenic design. Below, watch as she chats about transforming the Imperial Theatre, in additional to the show's other stops on the road to Broadway!

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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