From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. This award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.

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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Old Town Theatre

The much-anticipated Utah premiere of a recent Broadway favorite! Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. 

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as Catherine Pace, a talented soprano and Bachelor of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, takes the stage. Under the guidance of Nancy Gustafson, with Douglas Culclasure, tenor, and Olga Sklyanskaya on piano, this recital promises to be a memorable showcase of musical brilliance.

**Date & Time:** Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT

**Location:** Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States

**Program Highlights:**
- Sergei Rachmaninoff: Selections from 12 Romances, Op. 21 and 6 Romances, Op. 8
- Carl Orff: Selections from Carmina Burana
- Gaetano Donizetti: Selections from Linda di Chamounix
- Libby Larsen: Selections from Three Cowboy Songs
- Dave Malloy: "No One Else" from Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
- Adam Guettel: Selections from The Light in the Piazza

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the performance via live stream, ensuring that no one misses out on this spectacular display of vocal talent.

The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, known for its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for this event. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls covered with African moabi wood, promise an auditory experience as stunning as the visual one.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the beauty of live vocal performance in one of the most exquisite venues in Evanston.

Dave Malloy

Events

Apr 10 - May 12, 2024

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 · Cygnet Theatre Company

10 - 25 May, 2024

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 · Pioneer Theatre Company

Jun 1, 2024

Catherine Pace, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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