Mercédès is left to reflect on her wasted life and blame herself for being so blind and for having given up to wait for Edmond during those long years, but still she didn't give up on the dream of being together once more under the light of the star that would always guide them to one another ("All This Time"). The music is written by Frank Wildhorn and the lyrics and book are by Jack Murphy. A new TV adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic “The Count of Monte Cristo” is in the works for a major British broadcaster, with Lydia Adetunji and Amit Gupta writing the series.
Touched by the love Valentine showed for Albert, Dantès begins an internal search for his former self and sheds away all of the pain he suffered over the years, believing he has, at last, found peace ("The Man I Used To Be"). Meanwhile, Mercédès prays for his return.
The duel between Dantès and Albert commences and the two draw pistols. Jacopo presents at first the baron and the baroness Danglars, who immediately trying to entertain financial agreements with the new rich nobleman, and after the chief prosecutor Villefort with his wife, while Albert presents his fiancée Valentine and his father, Mondego. With his enemies vulnerable Dantès liquidates Llerrom International, causing the villainous trio to lose their fortunes and be publicly ruined. Albert begs his mother for permission to attend Carnival in Dantès, as the Count of Monte Cristo, decides to spend some time in Italy, surrounding himself with beautiful women who dance for him, but cannot take any enjoyment from it ("Dance The Tarantella"). The duel ends and the young lovers run off. ("When We Are Kings"). However, Dantès still has not forgiven Mercédès for marrying Mondego and refuses, stating, "Pity is for the weak." Mondego introduces Mercédès, who instantly recognizes her former love. The Count of Monte Cristo (Produced by Bridget Dennin; Music and Lyrics by John Tafone; Book and Lyrics by Elena Tafone) wins the BroadwayWorld Award for 2017 BEST MUSICAL as well as the award for Best Music Direction (Andrew Howell). An old man suddenly breaks through the stone and raises through the floor of Dantès' cell.
Valentine privately muses on her father, whom she thought was a good and right man, only to see him revealed as a scoundrel under a flawless façade.
Albert thanks his "savior" and asks who he is. Years pass and Dantès remains locked away, slowly losing all hope of returning home. Vampa allows both men to live, and Jacopo vows to serve Dantès forever. Danglars becomes furious and plots revenge on Dantès. Except for the prologue, which is sung in Latin, all songs are performed in English. Dantès allows Mondego to live and sets him free, but Mondego refuses to surrender and again rushes at Dantès, intending to stab him from behind.
He is lured away from the festivities by a beautiful young woman, and captured by bandits. When the prison guards discover Faria has died they put him in a body bag. Now, with the help of a great fortune, cunning allies, and a brilliant scheme, Edmond assumes a new identity—the Count of Monte Cristo—and he won’t rest until the score has been settled.The acclaimed team behind The Count of Monte Cristo has had experience working on and off-Broadway, and with major ensembles, both nationally and The Count of Monte Cristo is nominated for two PROny Awards (Ken Davenport) including "Song of the Year" ("Heaven's Time") and "Best Collaboration." Dantès emerges victorious, but can not bring himself to kill his rival. Due to his training with Faria, Dantès easily defeats his opponent, but refuses to kill him. Once on the island, Dantès finds Spada's treasure and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo ("The Treasure / When We Are Kings - Reprise")
Valentine is pulled away, leaving Albert open once again. Fearing the destruction of his own reputation, Villefort retracts his decision to set Dantès free and sentences him to life imprisonment in the island prison, Danglars and Mondego are revealed to be responsible for alerting Villefort and having Dantès arrested. However, before letting Dantès go, Villefort asks him for the identity of the man Napoleon's letter was to be delivered to.
Back in Marseille, Mondego has been trying to win Mercédès' heart, but in vain: in this moment of worry and anguish the only thing she wants to hear is some news about her fiancé and his imprisonment, wondering why the jailers and who arrested him haven't realized yet their mistake in not believing at Edmond's innocence ("Is there any news?").
Based on Alexandre Dumas' epic masterpiece, the award-winning Best Musical, The Count of Monte Cristo is a story about fate, power, and one man’s quest for vengeance. The old man introduces himself as The tunnel suddenly collapses, mortally wounding Faria. Together again, the two lovers embrace and renew their vow never to leave each other ("Finale: I Will Be There - Reprise"). The bandits are revealed to be Luisa Vampa and her band of pirates, now working for Dantès. The guards return and, not noticing the difference, throw Dantès into the sea.
Danglars commits When the news breaks of what the Count has done, Albert considers his family disgraced and arranges a duel with him. When Morrell asks what has become of the captain, Danglars, the first mate of the ship, reveals that the captain is dead and Dantès disobeyed orders by bringing him to Elba.
("Hell To Your Doorstep - Reprise"). Dantès introduces himself as the Count of Monte Cristo, and invites Albert, and his parents, to a ball he will be holding at the extravagant mansion he bought after arrived in Paris.
Dantès is branded and thrown into his prison cell. After 20 years, he escapes to acquire a large fortune and returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to begin his quest for revenge.
Feb. 4, 2019 This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO at Theatre of Musical Comedy in Russia playing on February 14th, 2019 at 7:00 p… But, that life is shattered when Edmond is wrongly accused of treason by three men: one who wants his job, one who wants his fiancé, and one who just wants to further his own political career.
Touched by the love Valentine showed for Albert, Dantès begins an internal search for his former self and sheds away all of the pain he suffered over the years, believing he has, at last, found peace ("The Man I Used To Be"). Meanwhile, Mercédès prays for his return.
The duel between Dantès and Albert commences and the two draw pistols. Jacopo presents at first the baron and the baroness Danglars, who immediately trying to entertain financial agreements with the new rich nobleman, and after the chief prosecutor Villefort with his wife, while Albert presents his fiancée Valentine and his father, Mondego. With his enemies vulnerable Dantès liquidates Llerrom International, causing the villainous trio to lose their fortunes and be publicly ruined. Albert begs his mother for permission to attend Carnival in Dantès, as the Count of Monte Cristo, decides to spend some time in Italy, surrounding himself with beautiful women who dance for him, but cannot take any enjoyment from it ("Dance The Tarantella"). The duel ends and the young lovers run off. ("When We Are Kings"). However, Dantès still has not forgiven Mercédès for marrying Mondego and refuses, stating, "Pity is for the weak." Mondego introduces Mercédès, who instantly recognizes her former love. The Count of Monte Cristo (Produced by Bridget Dennin; Music and Lyrics by John Tafone; Book and Lyrics by Elena Tafone) wins the BroadwayWorld Award for 2017 BEST MUSICAL as well as the award for Best Music Direction (Andrew Howell). An old man suddenly breaks through the stone and raises through the floor of Dantès' cell.
Valentine privately muses on her father, whom she thought was a good and right man, only to see him revealed as a scoundrel under a flawless façade.
Albert thanks his "savior" and asks who he is. Years pass and Dantès remains locked away, slowly losing all hope of returning home. Vampa allows both men to live, and Jacopo vows to serve Dantès forever. Danglars becomes furious and plots revenge on Dantès. Except for the prologue, which is sung in Latin, all songs are performed in English. Dantès allows Mondego to live and sets him free, but Mondego refuses to surrender and again rushes at Dantès, intending to stab him from behind.
He is lured away from the festivities by a beautiful young woman, and captured by bandits. When the prison guards discover Faria has died they put him in a body bag. Now, with the help of a great fortune, cunning allies, and a brilliant scheme, Edmond assumes a new identity—the Count of Monte Cristo—and he won’t rest until the score has been settled.The acclaimed team behind The Count of Monte Cristo has had experience working on and off-Broadway, and with major ensembles, both nationally and The Count of Monte Cristo is nominated for two PROny Awards (Ken Davenport) including "Song of the Year" ("Heaven's Time") and "Best Collaboration." Dantès emerges victorious, but can not bring himself to kill his rival. Due to his training with Faria, Dantès easily defeats his opponent, but refuses to kill him. Once on the island, Dantès finds Spada's treasure and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo ("The Treasure / When We Are Kings - Reprise")
Valentine is pulled away, leaving Albert open once again. Fearing the destruction of his own reputation, Villefort retracts his decision to set Dantès free and sentences him to life imprisonment in the island prison, Danglars and Mondego are revealed to be responsible for alerting Villefort and having Dantès arrested. However, before letting Dantès go, Villefort asks him for the identity of the man Napoleon's letter was to be delivered to.
Back in Marseille, Mondego has been trying to win Mercédès' heart, but in vain: in this moment of worry and anguish the only thing she wants to hear is some news about her fiancé and his imprisonment, wondering why the jailers and who arrested him haven't realized yet their mistake in not believing at Edmond's innocence ("Is there any news?").
Based on Alexandre Dumas' epic masterpiece, the award-winning Best Musical, The Count of Monte Cristo is a story about fate, power, and one man’s quest for vengeance. The old man introduces himself as The tunnel suddenly collapses, mortally wounding Faria. Together again, the two lovers embrace and renew their vow never to leave each other ("Finale: I Will Be There - Reprise"). The bandits are revealed to be Luisa Vampa and her band of pirates, now working for Dantès. The guards return and, not noticing the difference, throw Dantès into the sea.
Danglars commits When the news breaks of what the Count has done, Albert considers his family disgraced and arranges a duel with him. When Morrell asks what has become of the captain, Danglars, the first mate of the ship, reveals that the captain is dead and Dantès disobeyed orders by bringing him to Elba.
("Hell To Your Doorstep - Reprise"). Dantès introduces himself as the Count of Monte Cristo, and invites Albert, and his parents, to a ball he will be holding at the extravagant mansion he bought after arrived in Paris.
Dantès is branded and thrown into his prison cell. After 20 years, he escapes to acquire a large fortune and returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to begin his quest for revenge.
Feb. 4, 2019 This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO at Theatre of Musical Comedy in Russia playing on February 14th, 2019 at 7:00 p… But, that life is shattered when Edmond is wrongly accused of treason by three men: one who wants his job, one who wants his fiancé, and one who just wants to further his own political career.