Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Experience the Tony Award-winning electropop opera sensation that’s taking the theater world by storm!

A dazzling fusion of Russian folk music, indie rock, and EDM in a breathtaking modern retelling of War and Peace.

MAR 8 - APR 7

Don’t miss this electrifying fusion of lights, music, and raw emotion—an unforgettable theatrical experience!

Get ready for the regional premiere of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, the Tony Award-winning sensation that has taken the theater world by storm! This electrifying indie electropop opera transports you to 19th-century Russia with a dazzling, modern twist. Based on a passionate segment of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this production immerses you in a world of love, destiny, and societal upheaval, blending the grandeur of the past with a fresh, pulsating soundtrack. It’s a theatrical experience like no other, filled with heart-stopping energy and unforgettable melodies.

Described as a groundbreaking fusion of Russian folk music with indie rock, house, EDM, and electropop, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 brings a whirlwind of desire, drama, and emotion to the stage. The show features an innovative on-stage actor-musician format, evoking the sweeping artistry of Once, and pairs it with the visual spectacle and wild energy of Moulin Rouge. The result is a breathtaking combination of music, lights, and storytelling that pulls you into the lives of Natasha, Pierre, and their intertwined fates in a society on the edge of change.

With a hypnotic score and immersive design, this musical extravaganza promises to leave you spellbound from start to finish. The Rep’s production of The Great Comet offers a fresh, cutting-edge take on one of theater’s most dynamic shows. Hold tight as this cosmic force explodes onto the stage in a stunning display of passion, innovation, and unforgettable spectacle—an experience you absolutely cannot miss!

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"Immersive, impressive, ingenious, and intoxicating from start to finish"

— Michael Hoban, Theater Mirror