ABOUT
Jealousy. Tyranny. Greed. Revenge. "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a story about one man, Edmond Dantès, and his dark transformation into the antihero known as the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of love, loss, and extreme agony couple by an undeniable thirst for retribution against his enemies, this musical expands on the beautiful motifs raised in the novel as well as offering a fresh perspective on the nearly 1000-paged piece of literature.
For me personally, this book has helped me cope with the faults of the human condition. I've read over six versions of this novel, including one in French, and have already dedicated 10 years of my life towards making this vision a reality. Now, with a fantastic composer, Matt Dahan, at my side, this brewing creation is finally ready to unfold. With reckless abandon, I followed the Dumas' words of wisdom to make this dream come true: to wait and hope.
Come with us on an incredible journey to 19th century France, where unsettling politics, gigantic masquerades, and conniving desperation all intertwine into this majestical, musical storytelling of "The Count of Monte Cristo."
KELLY D'ANGELO
Creator/Lyricist
On a long summer night nearly ten years ago, the fourteen year-old version of this girl picked up a book from her local library: the one place in town she knew she could always escape to. Already tackling many of the greats, Kelly stumbled upon a book that would forever change her life: Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo." These words, written nearly two hundred years ago, moved her into action. She was undeniably compelled to tell this story through her greatest passion and her favorite medium: musical theater.
MATT DAHAN
Composer
Matt Dahan’s music career started twenty years ago with an abandoned upright piano and a Talkboy tape recorder in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. Matt began professional work as a film composer, which paved the road to the musical comedy How Sweet It Is, a film for which Matt’s score and original songs were recognized with three semifinalist positions at the 86th Academy Awards. Matt is always up for a new adventure, and if you look closely, among all of the musical instruments and recording equipment Matt has in his Los Angeles studio, his original Talkboy is still there – and it’s still working.