Sonora, CA…Sierra Repertory Theatre presents Edmond Rostand’s romantic play, Cyrano, at its East Sonora Theatre. The most legendary nose in literature gets a makeover with a lively American adaptation of the 1897 French classic.

With its original setting and the glorious costumes of 17th century France, this classic romantic comedy has been given a 21st century feel. Cyrano tells the story of a great swordsman with a beautiful soul, hampered by a huge nose that makes him believe he is incapable of being loved by the beautiful Roxane. When he learns that Roxane and a handsome young soldier named Christian are infatuated with each other, he writes beautiful love letters for her suitor that lead to a calamitous love triangle. Filled with swordplay, romance and humor, this is the funniest Cyrano you will ever see.

“This play has been on my bucket list since we started Sierra Rep,” said Dennis Jones, SRT’s co-founder, producing director, set designer and director of Cyrano. “I find the character of Cyrano very appealing and complex. Roxane, too, has a remarkable journey in the play and is deeper than she might first appear.”
Jones said he has wanted to stage the play for many years, but finances prevented Sierra Rep from producing it. Most translations require a very large cast, and the romance era costumes are expensive and challenging. This new adaptation, which is very theatrical and still captures the romance, has just ten actors, making it more affordable to produce.

Cyrano opens Friday, September 23 and runs through Sunday, October 16 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at either 2 or 7 p.m. A special “talkback” Q&A performance is Thursday, October 6. Tickets range from $32 to $37, with senior, student and child discounts available. The show is rated G for audiences six and up. For tickets and information, visit www.sierrarep.org or call the Box Office at 209-532-3120.