Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, first staged in 1897, is a dazzling mix of romance, wit, and tragedy.
Cyrano is a brilliant poet, soldier, and swordsman — but he’s cursed, in his eyes, with a huge nose. He hides his love for the beautiful Roxane, believing himself unworthy. Instead, he helps the handsome Christian win her heart by writing eloquent letters in his name. Roxane falls in love with the soul behind the words — never knowing it is Cyrano all along.
The play is filled with duels, comedy, and lyrical poetry, but beneath the panache lies heartbreak. Cyrano’s devotion and sacrifice make him one of theatre’s great romantic heroes.
In the end, Cyrano de Bergerac is about love, pride, and the power of words — a swashbuckling tragedy that still moves audiences more than a century later.