Review: JANE EYRE at Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 2, 2025
Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre has long held its place as one of literature’s most enduring gothic romances, and the Twin Lakes Playhouse production, which ran from August 8–24, captured both the novel’s sweeping passion and its quiet resilience with remarkable theatrical ingenuity. Adapted by Willis Hall and directed by Olivia Wolfe, the play embraced Brontë’s spirit while offering fresh theatrical choices that gave the story immediacy and impact.
Review: JANE EYRE at Austin Shakespeare
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 12, 2024
Austin Shakespeare’s production of Jane Eyre offers a strikingly modern and feminist take on the iconic story of a woman’s resilience against the oppressive forces of her time. With music, movement, and a thoughtful focus on Jane’s journey as a woman rather than just her romantic entanglements, this production breathes new life into the well-known narrative.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's JANE EYRE
by Jeffrey Kare - May 30, 2024
Based on Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel of the same name, Jane Eyre follows a young orphan who is put in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John Reed, as per her uncle’s dying wish. After spending six years at Lowood School for Girls, Jane leaves and is shortly after hired as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets Mr. Edward Rochester, thus beginning her passionate and heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and the struggles of morality.
American Ballet Theatre Announces 2020 Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020
Joo Won Ahn, Aran Bell, Skylar Brandt, Thomas Forster, Calvin Royal III and Cassandra Trenary have been appointed to the rank of Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Gabe Stone Shayer has been promoted to the rank of Soloist. The promotions, announced today by ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, are effective immediately.
Cast Members from BEAUTIFUL, ON YOUR FEET!, and IN THE HEIGHTS to Star in TWO THOUSAND MILES at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Nov 7, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Two Thousand Miles: A New Musical on December 21st, 2018 at 11:30pm. 'Two Thousand Miles' is an original musical with a book by Alyssa Williams and music & lyrics by Hans Zanger. The musical tells the story of illness, strength, and life-altering experiences. Set in New York City, "Two Thousand Miles" follows a group of estranged friends from California as they find themselves working on a musical together years after high school graduation. Drawing from her own personal experiences, the writer shines a light on arthritis and other illnesses that are deemed invisible. Each character leans on the other through tough times and trials.
BWW Review: JANE EYRE, National Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Sep 29, 2017
Three years after its Bristol Old Vic debut, Sally Cookson's fervently theatrical reimagining of Charlotte Bront 's novel returns to the National Theatre as part of a UK tour with a new cast, but with its collective spirit intact.
VIDEO: Meet Nadia Clifford, Starring as 'Jane Eyre' at the National
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017
Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bront 's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour. Below, check out an interview with star Nadia Clifford, who plays the title character!
JANE EYRE Comes to Theatre Royal in June
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017
National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic's co-production of Jane Eyre has just begun a major 21 city tour of the UK and will arrive at Theatre Royal, Glasgow on Monday 5 June.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Stage Adaptation of JANE EYRE on Tour
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017
Sally Cookson's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece - Jane Eyre - has just begun a major, 21-city tour of the UK, culminating in a return to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September to 21 October 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Shanghai Ballet to Return to the Coliseum with ECHOES OF ETERNITY
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2016
The critically acclaimed SHANGHAI BALLET make a welcome return to the Coliseum this August for five performances of their exquisite new production, ECHOES OF ETERNITY, choreographed by Patrick de Bana and inspired by the ancient Chinese poem 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow'.
Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere of Northern Ballet's JANE EYRE
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016
Join one of literature's most iconic heroines on a journey of courage, romance and tragedy with the World Premiere tour of Northern Ballet's JANE EYRE. Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte and performed during the 200th anniversary of her birth, Northern Ballet will bring this beautiful love story to life at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 10 - 11 June 2016. Tickets can be booked by calling the Box Office on 01902 42 92 12 or online at grandtheatre.co.uk.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Northern Ballet's JANE EYRE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2016
Join one of literature's most iconic heroines on a journey of courage, romance and tragedy with the World Premiere tour of Northern Ballet's JANE EYRE. Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte and performed during the 200th anniversary of her birth, Northern Ballet will bring this beautiful love story to life at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 10 - 11 June 2016. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the dancers in rehearsal below!