Theater West End in Sanford is presenting The Great Comet of 1812.
The core of the story revolves around princes Natasha, who is engaged, falling hopelessly in love with Anatole, a known womanizer who is married.
When friends warn Natasha, she will not listen.
This is a modern pop opera since the music dominates every story line. The cast is large and the relationships intertwined. What I loved most about the production was the boisterous energy, with the cast often moving in among the audience. I tired to capture that energy bu sketching a violinist who was just feet from me on a ramp down to the stage. It seems much of the cast were also musicians.
This is a high energy production and should not be missed. This show runs through December 8, 2024. Be sure to catch it. Tickets run from $33.85 to $40.27. It is a wild time. Theater West End, 115 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771.