Variety: The Broadway production of “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” may be much larger than the original version at Off Broadway’s tiny Ars Nova, which had an audience of less than 90 people each night. But it’s still an up close and personal affair — especially for the folks seated onstage.
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Unfortunately, I am not as big a fan of Josh Groban's beard as he is, still, I do believe that his costume is transformative and beautiful. From what I can tell, the entire space is truly immersive, glamorous and realistic to the story. I cannot wait to be a part of the audience.
Its so cool to read an interview with super star Josh Groban, where even he talks about getting nervous and uncomfortable by other stars in the audience. Its cool that he remains humble and engrossed in his work. I wonder how it feels every night getting out of costume but keeping the beard... Its like taking a piece of work home with you, everywhere you go.
I'm glad the show is getting so much buzz, after its drama regarding the Ars Nova wording. I look forward to reading more about how the suit was settled as I feel it was not as big a deal as it was being made out to be.
Because it is so immersive (audience members are literally onstage) I am not surprised that audiences were very rowdy during the Comet's off-broadway run. However, I am not surprised that the show's audiences have calmed down after its transfer to the imperial. When you're in an intimate space and heavily intoxicated I could see where someone would feel more comfortable being inappropriate. Now that people are a little more sober, and in front of more than 1,000 that stakes are raised, and so is the possibility of embarrassment. The transfer, though necessary, must of changed a lot of the original shows feeling. Though I read that it is still as strong as ever.
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