2009-2010 Season - Chasing Nicolette

Chasing Nicolette

Music by David Friedman
Book and Lyrics by Peter Kellogg
Directed by Steve Tomkins

Medieval Romantic Escapade
This hilarious yet touching new musical charts the love between a Christian count and a Muslim princess in a time of war, hatred, and prejudice — except that the year happens to be 1224. Based on the French Romance "Aucassin and Nicolette," Chasing Nicolette confronts the two lovers with endlessly hysterical obstacles: angry parents, murky dungeons, swashbuckling swordplay, a man-hungry convent school graduate, and one very put-upon servant. This must-see new work boasts a melodic score that is both romantic and quirky, with sharp, funny lyrics which accompany a surprising and clever book that will charm you with every word.