Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Broadway Original Cast
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... Full synopsis
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Violin
Sumayya Ali showcased her talent in the regional production of "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). more...
Sonya
Brittain Ashford made her Broadway debut in "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," reprising the role she originated at Ars Nova and for which she received a Lucille Lortel nomination during its run at Kazino. more...
Courtney Bassett made her Broadway debut and previously shone in the regional production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at A.R.T., showcasing her versatile talent. more...
Princess Mary
Gelsey Bell, a renowned soprano and multi-disciplinary artist, showcased her exceptional vocal talents in "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," bringing her unique experimental vocalism to the celebrated show. more...
Andrey
Bolkonsky
Nicholas Belton showcased his talents on Broadway in "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812" and previously performed in the Off-Broadway production at the American Repertory Theater. more...
Denee Benton made her Broadway debut as Natasha in *Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812* at the Imperial Theatre on November 14, 2016, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance. more...
Josh Canfield, known for his role as Anatole in the off-Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, has an extensive theater background including performances in Doctor Zhivago on Broadway and a variety of roles in regional theaters. more...
Dolokhov
Nick Choksi starred in the original Ars Nova/Kazino production of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, showcasing his versatility in both theater and television. more...
Guitar
Ken Wulf Clark, who has showcased his talents in both the Broadway and Off-Broadway productions of "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," continues to impress with a diverse range of performances across stage, film, and television. more...
Erica Dorfler, known for her roles in Broadway hits such as The Book of Mormon and Memphis, as well as Off-Broadway's Avenue Q, brought her extensive experience to the cast of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. more...
Ashley Perez Flanagan, who made her Broadway debut, previously captivated audiences in the regional production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). more...
(Swing)
Paloma Garcia-Lee, who has an extensive Broadway resume and a notable role in the FX series Fosse/Verdon, was also a part of the vibrant cast of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 during its celebrated run. more...
Nick Gaswirth, an original Broadway cast member of "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812," has an extensive career that includes performances in "A Christmas Story: The Musical" and the national tour of "Wicked," as well as notable regional productions such as "Secondhand Lions" and "James and the Giant Peach." more...
Alex Gibson, a graduate of NYU Tisch's New Studio on Broadway, previously graced the stage in the acclaimed production of "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812" on Broadway. more...
Helene
Amber Gray, who earned a Theatre World Award for her role in "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" on Broadway, has an extensive theatre background including notable performances in "Hadestown" and "An Octoroon." more...
In 2016, Josh Groban made his Broadway debut in "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Musical for his captivating performance. more...
Viola
Billy Joe Kiessling, who has previously worked with Williamstown, Lesser America, Dutch Kills, The Other Mirror, and Aruba Productions, expressed his excitement and gratitude for being part of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, dedicating his performance to Tomm Zorn. more...
Accordion
Mary Spencer Knapp made her Broadway debut in "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," bringing her rich background as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and performer from Princeton, NJ, to the stage. more...
Reed Luplau, who brought his extensive dance background to the stage, was thrilled to join the cast of "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," having previously appeared on Broadway in "Fiddler on the Roof" and Off-Broadway in "Kung Fu." more...
Violin
Andrew Mayer, a versatile performer and creative based in NYC, showcased his talents on Broadway in "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812." more...
Marya D
Grace McLean, known for her role in "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812," is a multifaceted performer, writer, and composer whose work spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television, with accolades including a Richard Rodgers Award and a Lortel Award for her musical "In The Green." more...
Azudi Onyejekwe, who played a role in the Off-Broadway production of "The Great Comet" at Kazino, has an impressive background including Broadway, regional theater, and film/TV, and is also a faculty member at CAP21/Molloy College. more...
Paul Pinto, a composer, writer, and multi-disciplinary performer known for his work with experimental music ensembles thingNY and Varispeed, was part of the cast of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. more...
Viola
Pearl Rhein made her Broadway debut in the original cast of "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812," where she showcased her talents as both a singer and viola player on the Original Broadway Cast recording. more...
Guitar
Heath Saunders, who graced the Broadway stage in "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," also performed in the show's regional production at A.R.T., showcasing his versatile talent across various esteemed venues. more...
(Standby)
Scott Stangland, a versatile New York-based actor and musician, notably portrayed Pierre in the Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. more...
Anatole
Lucas Steele, who won the Lucille Lortel Award for his portrayal of Anatole Kuragin in the Off-Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, has also appeared on Broadway in The Threepenny Opera and originated roles in various acclaimed Off-Broadway productions. more...
Clarinet
Cathryn Wake made her Broadway debut in the original cast of *NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812* at the Imperial Theater, showcasing her talent as a versatile performer in this critically acclaimed production. more...
Lauren Zakrin showcased her versatility in *Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812*, serving as the understudy for both Natasha and Sonya, as well as taking on the role of Dance Captain during its Broadway and Off-Broadway runs. more...
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- 2013 Off-Broadway — Original Off-Broadway Production · Cast
