Jon Jory News

Theatre Memphis has decided on its play selection for the 2011-12 season and it includes a variety of entertainment that touches many performance bases. With musicals, comedy, drama, classics and new work, the season offers options to Memphis patrons.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the World premiere of Sense & Sensibility written and directed by Jon Jory, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. Sense & Sensibility runs March 10-April 17, 2011. The press opening is March 19, 2011.

Jane Austen's literary classic Pride and Prejudice comes to life in Jon Jory's fast-paced, engaging new adaptation.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with Jane Austen's witty romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 9 through March 20, 2011.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with Jane Austen's witty romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 9 through March 20, 2011.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the World premiere of Sense & Sensibility written and directed by Jon Jory, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. Sense & Sensibility runs March 10-April 17, 2011. The press opening is March 19, 2011.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the world premiere of Sense & Sensibility written and directed by Jon Jory, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. Sense & Sensibility runs March 10-April 17, 2011.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present three classic and beloved masterpieces - William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and the epic adventure Beowulf - in rotating repertory.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents three classic and beloved masterpieces - William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and the epic adventure Beowulf - in rotating repertory!

The Ross Valley Players presents Jane Austen's classic story, set in the Regency era, is brought to the stage in this 2005 adaptation by Jon Jory. Finding a husband among unsuitable suitors consumes Elizabeth Bennet's mother and sisters. Set in a society where snubs and deceit abound, the Bennet family matches pride and prejudice to reach a happy ending in this classic romantic story featuring a modern, independent heroine. Directed by Phoebe Moyer.

A bold vision created the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival 20 years ago; an equally bold vision transforms the summer 2011 season.

The Ross Valley Players presents Jane Austen's classic story, set in the Regency era, is brought to the stage in this 2005 adaptation by Jon Jory. Finding a husband among unsuitable suitors consumes Elizabeth Bennet's mother and sisters. Set in a society where snubs and deceit abound, the Bennet family matches pride and prejudice to reach a happy ending in this classic romantic story featuring a modern, independent heroine. Directed by Phoebe Moyer.

Signature Broadway Pops Present THE RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGBOOK. Broadway's Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita bring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites to the historic Grand Hotel Theatre on Mackinac Island, MI on Sunday, August 22 at 8 pm.

Signature Broadway Pops Present THE RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGBOOK. Broadway's Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita bring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites to the historic Grand Hotel Theatre on Mackinac Island, MI on Sunday, August 22 at 8 pm.

The Ross Valley Players kicks off it's new season with David Mamet's political comedy 'November,' opening on Sept. 17. James Dunn directs this play about U.S. President Charles 'Chucky' Smith nearing the end of his first term and dealing with the unfavorable prospects that he will be elected for a second term.

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans are proud to announce the 2010-11 Northlight Season, which includes Daddy Long Legs, the new musical from the director of Les Miserables and the creators of Jane Eyre; Paula Vogel's holiday production for all ages and faiths, A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration; Eclipsed, Danai Gurira's play about five Liberian women whose lives have been upturned by civil war; Jon Jory's world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility; and The Outgoing Tide, a new play by Bruce Graham to be directed by BJ Jones and feature John Mahoney.