Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Where: Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave.
When: Now, until Sun., March 24
Highlight: Kimberly Purtell’s clever use of onstage lighting sources
Rating: NNNN (out of 5)
Why you should go: After a silly number of extensions, the Canadian premiere production of Dave Malloy’s sung-through War and Peace musical has finally set a closing date.
There’s lots to love about this one, but it’s all tied together by Chris Abraham’s complex, movement-heavy staging, which is as detailed as the material itself. The actors dart about the opulent space, tracing out complex shapes and encouraging audience members to shift their gaze like at a tennis match. Circles abound, with the spin of an on stage turntable creating a kind of whirlpool effect. It’s chaotic, exhilaratingly so.
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