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Private Lives at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Dates: 5/16/2026 - 6/7/2026
📍 Theatre: The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ
Phone: (973) 408-5600
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A razor-sharp comedy of manners, Private Lives crackles with Coward’s signature wit and elegance. When ex-spouses Elyot and Amanda find themselves honeymooning with their new partners in the same French Riviera hotel, sparks ignite, insults fly, and old passions resurface. Sophisticated, fast-paced, and deliciously irreverent, this timeless play delights in turning love, rivalry, and social convention on their heads.
The production stars Ashley Blanchet (Broadway: Waitress, Frozen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Amanda Prynne and Britt Michael Gordon as Elyot Chase, with Clark Carmichael, Fiona Robberson, and Nicole Lawrie rounding out the cast. Private Lives runs May 16 through June 7, 2026 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, NJ.
Cast and Creative Team for Private Lives at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Cast
Britt Michael Gordon
Elyot Chase
Ashley Blanchet
Amanda Prynne
Clark Carmichael
Victor Prynne
Fiona Robberson
Sibyl Chase
Nicole Lawrie
Louise
Creative Team
Michael Stewart Allen
Director
Dick Block
Set Designer
Hunter Kaczorowski
Costume Designer
Kevin Gartley
Lighting Designer
Steven Beckel
Sound Designer
Rod Kinter
Fight Director
Jackie Mariani
Stage Manager
Miranda Sage Rhode
Assistant Stage Manager
News About Private Lives at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Video: PRIVATE LIVES at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
May 26, 2026 Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has released first look footage of PRIVATE LIVES, Noël Coward's beloved comedy of manners, now playing through June 7, 2026 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.
PRIVATE LIVES Will Open The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey 2026 Season
April 20, 2026 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will open its 2026 season with PRIVATE LIVES by Noël Coward. The production will run at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre and feature Ashley Blanchet and Britt Michael Gordon.
Cast Set for PRIVATE LIVES at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
April 20, 2026 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is launching its 2026 season with Private Lives by Noël Coward. This beloved comedy classic runs at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.
PRIVATE LIVES, HAMLET and More Set for The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 2026 Season
January 16, 2026 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has unveiled its 2026 season, Method & Madness, which features three brilliant comedies, an explosive American classic, the world's most famous sleuth, and a Shakespeare masterpiece.About the Theatre
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Romeo and Juliet (9/10/25-10/5/25)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] (7/9/25-7/27/25)
The Importance of Being Earnest (5/14/25-6/1/25)
Where is The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre located?
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is at 36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ.
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