(left) Deanne Lorette as Evans’ best friend �" the painter Barbara Bodichon �" and Aedin Moloney as Mary Anne Evans also known as George Eliot Photo

From: Photo Flash: Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's A MOST DANGEROUS WOMAN, Now Playing

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will launch the Fall portion of its 2013 Season with the world premiere of A Most Dangerous Womanwritten by Cathy Tempelsman and directed by Tony-Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. A Most Dangerous Woman, which explores the extraordinary life of Mary AnnEvans - better known by her pen name George Eliot - begins performances on September 18 at The Shakespeare Theatre's Main Stage - The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Responding to the exceptional interest in this new play about the famed Victorian author, The Shakespeare Theatre has extended the run and added six performances to the schedule. Performances of A Most Dangerous Woman will now continue through October 12th. Check out a first look below!