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Donald J. Nolan, Creator - Book Writer, Composer, and Lyricist

Donald J. Nolan, Creator, Bran Castle The Musical

Donald J. Nolan is the creator, book writer, composer, and lyricist of COME THE DARKNESS, a gothic, historically grounded work that blends romance, revolution, and supernatural myth.

Donald J. Nolan is the creator, book writer, composer, and lyricist of COME THE DARKNESS, a gothic, historically grounded work that blends romance, revolution, and supernatural myth. COME THE DARKNESS has been developed through workshops and invitation-only industry presentations in Chicago and New York, and continues its forward momentum.

In addition, he invests in numerous Broadway and West End productions and is currently developing new works with an eye toward both Broadway and film. Beyond his creative pursuits, Donald has had an extensive career as a trial lawyer, serving as lead counsel in international litigation and securing numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts—where courtrooms, in their own way, are stages unto themselves.

With COME THE DARKNESS, he unites epic narrative scale with intimate human stakes, positioning the musical for a commercial production.

© 2026 Que Sera Sera, LLC and Donald J Nolan. All Rights Reserved. "Come the Darkness" is a registered work of the Performing Arts. Unauthorized use, performance, or reproduction of script, lyrics, or music is strictly prohibited. 

 

Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on this website, including but not limited to the script, dialogue, stage directions, music compositions, lyrics, audio recordings, and graphics (collectively, the "Content"), are the sole property of Que Sera Sera, LLC and Donald J Nolan and are protected by United States and international copyright laws
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Disclaimer

COME THE DARKNESS is an original work of fiction. While inspired by historical locations, historical events, folklore, and legendary figures associated with Romania, Transylvania and/or Bran Castle, the characters, dialogue, storyline, and dramatic events depicted in this musical are fictional and created for artistic and entertainment purposes. Except for certain historical figures and locations that serve as inspiration, any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, or to actual events is purely coincidental. This production is not intended to present an historical account of Bran Castle, Romania, or Romanian history. This work is not authorized, endorsed, or affiliated with any owners of Bran Castle or promoters of any of its licensed affiliates. It is an independent work of fiction.

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