Date of Death: July 18, 1817 (41)
Birth Place: Steventon, Hampshire, ENGLAND
The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!
To kick off summer, InterAct Theatre Company will present THE CLIMB by By C.A. Johnson.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will close its 53rd season with the World Premiere of a new musical tribute honoring Stephen Sondheim, Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and OVO have announced the première of Scottish playwright Frances Poet’s exciting new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s satirical study of society, money, and love - Sense and Sensibility.
These young actors perform with an enthusiasm and dedication that will have audiences laughing, clapping, and singing along. Any time young actors take the stage with passion and joy, the audience cannot help but feel it, too
Door Shakespeare have announced that tickets are available for the 2024 summer season, including two shows running in alternating repertory: William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Jane Austen's Emma, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy.
When people think of works of art that have vastly outlived their creator, especially as it relates to literature, there is no bigger name than William Shakespeare. His mark on history has proven to have an impact that will live on in perpetuity.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project has announced its mainstage titles for their 2024-25 Season, each from one of the most celebrated writers in the English language: Jane Austen, August Wilson, and William Shakespeare.
New Perspectives have announced their New Associates for 2024/5. Learn more about the associates here!
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!
The Community Players of Concord, NH will present a fun and fresh new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince Street, Concord, NH on Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 PM.
I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.
Get a first look at The Denver Center Theatre Company's adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma by Kate Hamill in an all-new video.
BroadwayWorld spoke to MAD MADGE director Andrea Donaldson about what audiences can expect from this collaboration, described as “paying homage to Jane Austen and Tina Fey in the same breath.”
Open Bar Theatre will present a brand new adaptation of Vanity Fair to kick off their 2024 season. Specialising in open air classic adaptations, they have been charming audiences with their informal, ‘groundlings' vibe theatre since 2016. Firm favourites for their fun and refreshingly understandable Shakespeare adaptations, Open Bar added classic literature to their theatre menu in 2023 with Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
An Australian institution.
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of Emma, based on the novel by Jane Austen, written by Kate Hamill. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit will present Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, adapted and directed by Claire F. Martin, from Thursday, April 4th through Sunday, April 28th, with an opening night of Saturday, April 6th.
The lineup includes six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that will go on to shine across the country, four Ontario premieres, and the always sold-out Jeans ‘n Classics concert series. Learn more about the full season here!
Jane Austen has written 3 shows including First Impressions (Source Material), I Love You Because (Source Material), Emma (Source Material).
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