‘Cyrano’ takes the stage in Hancock

HANCOCK, NY — The Little Victory Players will bring their interpretation of “Cyrano de Bergerac” to the stage at The Old Capitol Theater, 170 East Front Street. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on July 29 and 30 and at 2:00 p.m. on July 31.

Rostand’s tragic romance about an expert swordsman, wit and poet whose hideous nose keeps him from proclaiming his love for a beautiful young woman, is probably best known to modern American audiences through Steve Martin’s updated take on the plot in the movie “Roxanne.” The play as written, however, is set in the 17th century, the age of Corneille and Racine, and draws on the romantic conventions of an earlier age. At The Old Capitol Theater, the Little Victory Players will give the audience an opportunity to see the work in this original form.

For more information call 607/363-2819 or email littlevictoryplayers@mac.com.