Horizon Theatre Company — Attraction in Atlanta

About the Play & Production

Award winning musical. Very enjoyable, great songs and lots of energy.

“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

is a unique, electric and immersive experience that audiences won’t want to miss,” says director and Horizon Artistic Associate Heidi McKerley. “We are transforming the theatre into a multi-leveled supper club with an onstage bar, a few choice tables, and a balcony area with cozy couches and chairs in addition to regular theatre seating. The cast performs on every level, right next to audience members, with the top of the bar as a central playing area. Our outstanding multi-talented cast are also the show’s musicians, playing cello, violin, bass, accordion, clarinet, piano, guitar and more. You’ll be up close to soul-stirring music, life-changing love affairs, souls turned inside out, existential crises, and high-stakes risks.”

“The musical’s fusion of classic and contemporary in the music, characters, costumes, and staging are the pre-cursor to Hamilton in style, and remind us that some human truths are universal no matter the time or place. We are bursting with excitement to bring this award-winning musical to life in Atlanta in the intimate Horizon space. You can’t get what we will be offering on any screen you own.”

The Story & Characters

Natasha is a beautiful ingenue visiting Moscow while she waits for her beloved fiancé Andrey to return from the war. In a moment of indiscretion, she is seduced by the dashing (but already married) Anatole and her position in society is ruined. Her only hope lies with Pierre, the lonely outsider whose love and compassion for Natasha may be the key to her redemption—and to the renewal of her soul.

Natasha (Alexandria Joy) is a young innocent engaged to Andrey, whom she loves dearly.  But since Andrey (Hayden Rowe) is off fighting the war, she comes to visit relatives in Moscow and be introduced to wealthy society. She stays with her godmother Marya (Terry Burrell) an old-school, a grand dame of Moscow, who is her guide and protector, along with her loving cousin Sonya (Anna Dvorak). Andrey’s good friend Pierre (Daniel Burns)  also keeps an eye on Natasha while Andrey is away.  Pierre is wealthy, generous, awkward, and unhappily married to a Hélene (Janine Ayn) who married him for his money and now takes other lovers, including Dolokhov (Terrence J. Smith). While at a society event, naive Natasha is swept off her feet by Helene’s hot brother and Dolokhov’s closest friend Anatole, a wildly attractive young aristocrat and hedonist who seduces her, even though he is secretly married.

Other key players are Andrey’s elderly, cruel father The Prince (Jeff McKerley*) and his sister who is their father’s care-taker, Mary (Kendra Johnson) who both resent Natasha’s care-free youth and beauty; and Balaga (Skyler Brown), the fun-loving and wild troika driver.

Rounding out the cast, the ensemble members include Alyssa Easterly (guitar, piano), Miro Gomez (cello), Ruth Mehari (cello, bass), Eric Nabeth (accordion, piano), Eden Mew (percussion), Marissa Romanoff (viola) and Molly Ann...

I am beyond disappointed with my experience at Horizon Theatre. My boyfriend and I purchased VIP floor tickets in advance for the Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 performance on Valentine’s Day, but our special evening was completely ruined by the unprofessional and rude behavior of the staff.

Upon arriving 7 minutes late (due to a lack of signage and full parking), we were told that our VIP seats had been given away to other patrons, despite paying for them weeks in advance. The staff then offered us dusty chairs from storage and placed us separately on the upper level, which was completely unacceptable, especially on such a special night.

When I attempted to request a refund, Megan Pearson, a staff member, was dismissive and rude, repeatedly asking, “Refund for what?” in a condescending tone. She refused to acknowledge my request or escalate the issue, and the situation only escalated from there. Lisa Alder who initially told me I could receive a refund was nowhere to be found when I asked for further assistance.

I left in tears, feeling humiliated, and my entire Valentine’s Day was ruined. The poor customer service, combined with the disrespectful behavior of the staff, has left me with no desire to ever return. I’m appalled by the way I was treated and will be seeking a full refund. This was a...

I took a suggestion from my friend Carla, regarding volunteering for the Horizon theater. Well, on Saturday, July 30th for the 8:30 performance, my friends and I ushered for ‘da Kink in my Hair performance. Saturday night was a sold out performance! This was my first experience volunteering for the Horizon theater, and it was incredible!

We felt welcomed and supporting the arts @ Horizon was an excellent experience, and I will do it again. The staff was super friendly and made our experience fun and exciting. I will continuously volunteer there because it was relaxing, informal and the regular customers are passionate about supporting such a grassroots organization. Free parking, come early, I would suggest because space is limited and their concession stands offers, the best largest oatmeal cookies I've tasted in a long time. What was so special was that the performers hung around and took pictures with us and talked with everyone. It was up close and personal. We enjoyed...