May 21 – 30, 2027
A daring reimagining of a classic that celebrates the power of language and literature, showcasing how the Wirtz Center fuses tradition and innovation to shape tomorrow’s storytellers.
By Edmond Rostand
Freely adapted by Martin Crimp
Directed by Eunbi Lee
This “breathtakingly exciting” (Evening Standard) theatrical tour-de-force captures timeless passion through spoken word, contemporary poetry, and raw physicality. Cyrano seduces in raps and rhymes, using his linguistic brilliance to help another man win the heart of his one true love, championing, above all, his own unbridled love for words. A genius with language, Cyrano secretly loves the radiant Roxane, but she loves the beautiful but inarticulate Christian. Convinced of his own ugliness, Cyrano offers to act as go-between, setting in motion a poignant and often hilarious love triangle in which each character is torn between the lure of physical attraction and the seductive power of words.
Approximate run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Suggested ages: 15+
Cost: General Public $25
Senior Citizens $22
NU Faculty Staff $20
Full-Time Students $12
Full-Time NU Students $8 in advance, $12 at the door
A per ticket service charge will be added to all online ($3 per ticket) and phone ($2 per ticket) purchases
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