Amanda Jacobs

Review: AUSTEN'S PRIDE at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Sep 9, 2025

What better way to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary than to introduce an admirable musical adaptation of her most beloved book, Pride and Prejudice? Thanks to Lindsay Warren Baker & Amanda Jacobs' AUSTEN PRIDE, we have a near-perfect celebration, beautifully balancing P&P's exquisite comedy and romance.

Review: STAGES St. Louis AUSTEN’S PRIDE Glows with Originality and Seduces with Enchanting Storytelling
by James Lindhorst - Jul 31, 2025

STAGES St. Louis pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride is polished and ready for the road. It glows with originality. Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs’ book seduces with enchanting storytelling. Igor Goldin and Sheela Ramesh’s collaborative direction have drawn radiant performances and resonant vocals from a hugely talented cast. Olivia Hernandez, Delphi Borich, Dan Hoy, and the rest of this cast show up with excellence and deliver at the highest level.  

Limited Engagement of AUSTEN'S PRIDE Comes to Orpheum Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced the limited engagement of the pre-Broadway production of Austen's Pride September 9-10.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE to be Presented at STAGES St. Louis’ Prior to National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Austen’s Pride will launch a new production ahead of a multi-city national tour before setting its sights on Broadway. The new production will make its debut at STAGES St. Louis. Learn more!

AUSTEN'S PRIDE to Release Stock and Amateur Performance Rights for One Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

Stock and amateur performance rights for the new musical Austen’s Pride will be available for one year only starting this summer through the summer of 2025.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE To Release Full Live Album From Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

A full live recording of the music from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride will be released, due to popular demand, in June 2024. The album will feature the star-studded cast from the recent concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Listen: Mamie Parris and Olivia Hernandez Perform 'When I Fall In Love' From AUSTEN'S PRIDE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023

A live single from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride has been released featuring the star-studded cast from the June 29, 2023 concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Mamie Parris, Beth Leavel & More to Star in AUSTEN'S PRIDE in Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Broadway veteran Mamie Parris will star as Jane Austen in the one-night-only concert presentation of the new musical Austen’s Pride at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

AUSTEN'S PRIDE Will Play One-Night-Only Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023

Producer R. Erin Craig has announced that the new musical Austen's Pride will play a one-night-only concert engagement at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 8 PM. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs and orchestrations by Amanda Jacobs, Austen's Pride is directed by Igor Goldin with musical direction by Matt Perri, who will also conduct the evening, and choreography by Lisa Shriver.

Mamie Parris, Bobby Conte Thornton and More Join AUSTEN'S PRIDE Highlight Concert at the 2021 Cape Playhouse Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021

As part of the Gala celebration, the evening will feature musical selections from the new musical Austen's Pride performed by Broadway's Mamie Parris (School of Rock) and Bobby Conte Thornton (Company), along with Olivia Hernandez, who was seen in the production at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Global Roundup 10/25 - Adam Pascal in THE MUSIC MAN, CHESS in Japan and More!
by BWW Special - Oct 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Once On This Island, The Light in the Piazza, Sweeney Todd and more!

Review Roundup: Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre's AUSTEN'S PRIDE
by Alan Henry - Oct 22, 2019

Laura Michelle Kelly and Clifton Davis lead the cast of Austen's Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre's AUSTEN'S PRIDE
by Alan Henry - Oct 22, 2019

Laura Michelle Kelly and Clifton Davis lead the cast of Austen's Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Check out the cast in action in all new photos!

BWW Review: AUSTEN'S PRIDE at the 5th Avenue Manages a Triple Threat
by Jay Irwin - Oct 19, 2019

Most people are familiar with Jane Austen's a?oePride and Prejudicea??. Whether it's from the book, the mini-series, the movies (even the zombie one), or just from general pop culture, most people know the story. So, turning this into a musical is a bit risky especially with so many Austen-philes out there. But writers Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs, have pulled it off (to an extent) with their new musical a?oeAusten's Pridea??, currently at the 5th Avenue Theatre, and have even tripled the daunting task by making the melodies soar while fitting in the period, combining it with a story of Austen herself, and still retaining the charm and heart of a?oePride and Prejudicea?? along the way.

VIDEO: First Look at AUSTEN'S PRIDE at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2019

Laura Michelle Kelly and Clifton Davis lead the cast of Austen's Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Full Cast Announced for AUSTEN'S PRIDE; Steven Good, Olivia Hernandez, and More
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the full cast for its new production of Austen's Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice, which is now in rehearsals and begins performances in Seattle on October 4, 2019.

Laura Michelle Kelly and Clifton Davis to Lead AUSTEN'S PRIDE in Seattle
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre announces that Laura Michelle Kelly and Clifton Davis will lead the cast of Austen's Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice as Jane Austen and as Mr. Bennet.

Concert Readings Of Y York & Amanda Jacob's THE UPSIDE OF DOWN Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2019

Concert readings of THE UPSIDE OF DOWN will be held at the Royal Room (5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle) Sunday June 23 at 3PM and Monday June 24 at 7PM.

Olivia Hernandez Steps in as Elizabeth Bennet in ACT of Connecticut's AUSTEN'S PRIDE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2019

There has been a cast change for Austen's Pride, a new musical of Pride and Prejudice being performed at ACT of Connecticut in Ridgefield, CT. The role of Elizabeth Bennet will now be played by Olivia Hernandez.

5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2019/2020 Season; SISTER ACT, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, EVITA and More!
by Alan Henry - Mar 11, 2019

 The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced an incredible six-show lineup for its 201920 season. First, The 5th will stage a lavish production of Austen's Pride, A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice. For the holidays, The 5th will create a brand new staging of Shrek The Musical, which premiered at The 5th in 2008. The New Year kicks off with Stu for Silverton, which continues its developmental journey as a part of The 5th's New Musical Development Program. Next comes a joyful 5th Avenue Theatre original production of Sister Act, followed by an exclusive, limited two-week engagement of Once On This Island. The season will close with an original staging of the epic masterpiece, Evita. Additionally, The 5th will host a one-week run of the national tour of Jersey Boys.