Cyrano

Musical

Writers: Anthony Burgess

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1973
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult, late teen, child, early teen, elderly characters

Synopsis

The great Cyrano de Bergerac is an amazing fighter, a born leader, and fabulous poet. His only flaw is that he was born with a giant nose. While he never shies away from a fight, Cyrano is very sensitive about his looks. He secretly loves the beautiful Roxana but is unable to tell her due to his insecurities. Meanwhile, she asks Cyrano to take care of her love interest, Christian. Cyrano does that and more “ writing Christian's love letters and advising him on how to talk and act. Years after Christian dies in a battle, Roxana finally realizes that she really is in love with Cyrano.

Lead Characters

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