Edmond Rostand
Birth Place: FRANCE
Latest News on Edmond Rostand:
9 TO 5, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season (Mar 10, 2026)
Theatre Above The Law To Present Original Adaptation Of CYRANO At Jarvis Square Theater (Feb 10, 2026)
RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC Will Transfer to the West End (Jan 30, 2026)
9 TO 5, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season (Mar 10, 2026)
Theatre Above The Law To Present Original Adaptation Of CYRANO At Jarvis Square Theater (Feb 10, 2026)
RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC Will Transfer to the West End (Jan 30, 2026)
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L'aiglon
[ 1913 ] writer
[ 1913 ] writer
Cyrano de Bergerac
[ 1923 ] writer
[ 1923 ] writer
Der Herzog von Reichstadt
[ 1931 ] writer
[ 1931 ] writer
Samurai Saga
[ 1959 ] writer
[ 1959 ] writer
Gantiadis mgosani
[ 1967 ] writer
[ 1967 ] writer
Roxanne
[ 1987 ] writer
[ 1987 ] writer
Sirano de Berzherak
[ 1989 ] writer
[ 1989 ] writer
Videos
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of BAM's CYRANO DE BERGERAC with James McAvoy, Jamie Lloyd & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-04-23 08:00:20
VIDEO: Peter Dinklage & Kelvin Harrison Jr. Sing 'Someone to Say' in CYRANO Lyric Video
by Michael Major - 2022-02-14 14:13:12
VIDEO: Peter Dinklage Performs 'Your Name' from CYRANO Musical Film on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2021-12-01 09:47:29
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for CYRANO Starring Peter Dinklage
by Michael Major - 2021-10-06 09:11:45
VIDEO: Get a First Look at CYRANO in the All New Official Trailer
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-28 17:15:59
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For CYRANO at Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-25 08:05:06
TV: Bard + Bernhardt= Broadway! Janet McTeer & Company Celebrate Opening Night of BERNHARDT/HAMLET
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-09-26 11:35:52
TV: Watch Highlights of Janet McTeer & Company in BERNHARDT/HAMLET on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-24 13:04:50
TV: What Is BERNHARDT/HAMLET All About? Janet McTeer & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-08-11 09:00:51
TV: CYRANO DE BERGERAC Opening Night - Douglas Hodge, Patrick Page, Clemence Poesy and More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2012-10-15 13:14:37
TV Exclusive: Preparing for CYRANO DE BERGERAC with Douglas Hodge - Creating the Nose & First Look!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-09-17 09:00:51
News
9 TO 5, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.
Theatre Above The Law To Present Original Adaptation Of CYRANO At Jarvis Square Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Theatre Above the Law will present an original adaptation of Cyrano by Michael Dalberg at the Jarvis Square Theater in Chicago. The intimate production explores love, identity, and self-perception through a contemporary retelling of the classic story.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Theatre Above the Law will present an original adaptation of Cyrano by Michael Dalberg at the Jarvis Square Theater in Chicago. The intimate production explores love, identity, and self-perception through a contemporary retelling of the classic story.
RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Cyrano de Bergerac will transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, from 13 June – 5 September 2026 following an acclaimed run at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon last year.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Cyrano de Bergerac will transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, from 13 June – 5 September 2026 following an acclaimed run at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon last year.
Royal Shakespeare Company CYRANO DE BERGERAC Sets West End Transfer; Adrian Lester To Star
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of CYRANO DE BERGERAC will transfer to the West End with Adrian Lester reprising his role in Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson’s new adaptation.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of CYRANO DE BERGERAC will transfer to the West End with Adrian Lester reprising his role in Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson’s new adaptation.
CYRANO DE BERGERAC to be Presented at English Theatre Utrecht
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
English Theatre Utrecht, known for their sold out run of 'Guards! Guards!' In 2025, will premiere their largest play yet: Edmond Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
English Theatre Utrecht, known for their sold out run of 'Guards! Guards!' In 2025, will premiere their largest play yet: Edmond Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
Music Theater Heritage Will Stage THE FANTASTICKS This January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Fantasticks, starring internationally awarded classical guitarist Nilko Andreas in the role of El Gallo.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Fantasticks, starring internationally awarded classical guitarist Nilko Andreas in the role of El Gallo.
THE STORY OF SAL B. AND BARBRANNE: A Mob Fantasia (Cyrano Redux) is Coming to TNC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Theater for the New City will present The Great American Play Series in the premiere of 'The Story of Sal B. and Barbranne: A Mob Fantasia (Cyrano Redux),'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Theater for the New City will present The Great American Play Series in the premiere of 'The Story of Sal B. and Barbranne: A Mob Fantasia (Cyrano Redux),'.
How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025
While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025
While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated.
Eryn-Jean Norvill to Star in CYRANO North American Premiere at CAA Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
Virginia Gay's CYRANO, the critically acclaimed and joyous gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac will make its North American Premiere at Toronto's CAA Theatre this spring. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
Virginia Gay's CYRANO, the critically acclaimed and joyous gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac will make its North American Premiere at Toronto's CAA Theatre this spring. Learn more!
Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC starring Adrian Lester, RSC Swan Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 12, 2025
Adrian Lester is an astonishing presence in a new version of an enduring tale
by Gary Naylor - Oct 12, 2025
Adrian Lester is an astonishing presence in a new version of an enduring tale
Review: CYRANO at Taffety Punk
by Pamela Roberts - Oct 3, 2025
Five gifted actors in four bare walls work theatre magic to bring the epic work of Cyrano to life in Taffety Punk’s new interpretation skillfully directed and adapted by Lise Bruneau. The production is vibrant, visceral and immediate.
by Pamela Roberts - Oct 3, 2025
Five gifted actors in four bare walls work theatre magic to bring the epic work of Cyrano to life in Taffety Punk’s new interpretation skillfully directed and adapted by Lise Bruneau. The production is vibrant, visceral and immediate.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2025
by - Sep 9, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 9, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: First Look at Adrian Lester & More in Rehearsals for CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the RSC
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Rehearsal room images have been released for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand’s thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise, in a new version by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson, directed by Simon Evans.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Rehearsal room images have been released for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand’s thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise, in a new version by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson, directed by Simon Evans.
Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Ruskin Group Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Aug 20, 2025
A truly delightful escape, this must-see production is a bit of charmed magic, a fanciful and evocative whimsy.
by Amanda Callas - Aug 20, 2025
A truly delightful escape, this must-see production is a bit of charmed magic, a fanciful and evocative whimsy.
Full Cast Set For RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC With Adrian Lester
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.
Michael Showalter to Direct Pop Reimagining of CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2025
Michael Showalter, director of The Big Sick and The Eyes of Tammy Faye, is taking up the directing reins for Cyrano Pop, a reimagined adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic play Cyrano de Bergerac.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2025
Michael Showalter, director of The Big Sick and The Eyes of Tammy Faye, is taking up the directing reins for Cyrano Pop, a reimagined adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic play Cyrano de Bergerac.
Sherman Players to Hold Additional Auditions For Theresa Rebeck's BERNHARDT/HAMLET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
The Sherman Players will hold another set of open auditions for Theresa Rebeck's dramatic comedy 'Bernhardt/Hamlet' at the Sherman Playhouse. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
The Sherman Players will hold another set of open auditions for Theresa Rebeck's dramatic comedy 'Bernhardt/Hamlet' at the Sherman Playhouse. Learn more here!
COLLIDER FESTIVAL Returns to The Citadel With New Plays, Workshops & Artist Mixers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Collider, The Citadel Theatre’s annual new play development festival, returns June 20–22, 2025, offering a long weekend of staged readings, artist-led workshops, and opportunities for connection between artists and audiences.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Collider, The Citadel Theatre’s annual new play development festival, returns June 20–22, 2025, offering a long weekend of staged readings, artist-led workshops, and opportunities for connection between artists and audiences.
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025
Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025
Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard.
Lineup Set For 26th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival at Agecroft Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare has announced the 26th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival, featuring Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and William Shakespeare's beloved A Midsummer Night's Dream.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare has announced the 26th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival, featuring Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and William Shakespeare's beloved A Midsummer Night's Dream.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Edmond Rostand written?
Edmond Rostand has written 11 shows including Cyrano (Source Material), L'Aiglon (Playwright), La Samaritaine (Playwright), Chantecler (Playwright), The Lady of Dreams (Playwright), The Fantasticks (Source Material), Cyrano (Source Material), A Song for Cyrano (Source Material), Cyrano - The Musical (Source Material), Cyrano de Bergerac (Playwright), Cyrano (Source Material).
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