shooting stars
Broadway’s Imperial Theatre epitomizes the grandeur and decadence of 19th century Russia with the opening of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, on November 14th. The production reimagines a scandalous 70-page section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, complete with a multitude of costumes and chandeliers luxuriously embellished with sparkling Swarovski crystals.
The musical centers around Tolstoy’s brash young lovers, starring Josh Groban as “Pierre” and Denée Benton as “Natasha” in their Broadway debuts, as they light up Moscow during the Napoleonic wars in an epic tale of romance and passion set amongst Russian high society.
Swarovski collaborated with Tony Award winning costume designer Paloma Young on a stunning suite of costumes which infused 20th century glam-punk into 19th century Russia for a vibrant and magical scene. Over 100,000 Swarovski crystals adorned stars and ensemble cast, and when combined with 32 crystal starburst chandeliers for set designer Mimi Lien, the entire theater was enveloped in resplendent Russian opulence.
Swarovski has a long history of adding sparkle on stage, having worked on West End and Broadway productions including Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Aladdin, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Evita.
