Jane Austen News

A year of shows from Scarborough's SJT has been unveiled, including adaptations of two classic novels, two stirring Yorkshire stories, a sparkling Christmas show and the 90th play, no less, from the SJT's Director Emeritus, Alan Ayckbourn.

Vandaag zijn de repetities van start gegaan voor de musical 'Pride en Prejudice.' Morssinkhof Terra Theaterproducties presenteert voor het eerst het klassieke liefdesverhaal van Jane Austen in de vorm van een musical en kenmerkt zich door een moderne en unieke all female cast. De musical is gebaseerd op het gelijknamige werk van Jane Austen en is wereldwijd bekend door de Universal Pictures-film en de BBC-serie. De voorstelling gaat op 5 januari 2024 in Theater De Meervaart in Amsterdam in première.

Cleveland Play House presents a reimagined adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Just in time for Halloween, this sensual, poetic adaptation by David Catlin currently running through November 12 in the Outcalt Theatre, located in the heart of Playhouse Square. Watch a teaser trailer for the production here!

Shoreline Playwrights and Drama Works Theatre will present 'Holiday Works in Progress', featuring two new holiday plays by Laura Thoma and Teresa Mella Fogel. Get all the performance details here!

Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced a holiday special performance event, 'A Very Merry Motown Christmas,' and their 2024 SummerStage Season featuring productions like Pride & Prejudice, Footloose, Into the Side of a Hill, and Hello, Dolly!

Stolen Shakespeare Guild will present Jane Austen’s “EMMA” written and adapted by Jon Jory. The production is scheduled to run December 1 – 17, 2023.

Christopher-Rashee Stevenson and his collaborators attempt to take you and themselves on a skeletal, surrealistic live tour through Jane Austen's final novel, “Persuasion”. Get all the details here!

Welcome back to the Pemberley Estate of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s holiday hit trilogy - CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY!

Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

Discover 4th Wall's upcoming holiday production of Kate Hamill's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. Find out the show dates and venue information to plan your visit. Immerse yourself in the stage adaptation of this beloved classic novel. Get your tickets now.

Full casting has been announced for 'BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL' at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Find out who will be bringing Carole King's story to life on stage.

City Theatre has announced the second production of its 2023/2024 season (49th overall), Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists, City Theatre 2018) and Margot Melcon's Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, directed by Kyle Haden, which runs from November 25 – December 17 on the City Theatre Main Stage. 

What did our critic think of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED at Playhouse On Park? What happens when an acting troupe of diehard Jane Austen fans get together to spread the love of the regency?

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT announce full casting for the second show of its 2023-2024 “Soundtrack of Your Life” season, the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the Tony Award-winning, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.

Just in time for the Holidays, BTE presents 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' Nov. 16-Dec. 17. Get ready for a festive and heartwarming production that will transport you to the world of Jane Austen's beloved characters.

The incredible cast has been announced for the UK tour of award-winning musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World.  Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Playhouse on Park and Hartford Stage Company will collaborate on a panel discussion in conjunction with the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s THEATER WEEK. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

As the second offering in the 23-24 season, The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the charming classic, EMMA by Kate Hamill. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

BroadwayWorld sat down with Jeff Calhoun, who is currently directing Elvis - A Musical Revolution at Walnut Street Theatre. The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

Join other Young Professionals (ages 21-35) on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 for a performance of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN (ABRIDGED) by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMilan, Charlotte Northeast, and Meghan Winch. Find out how to attend the event here!