Jane Eyre - The Musical in Illinois, Texas and California

Today, April 28th, three new US regional productions of Jane Eyre. The Musical (music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, book and additional lyrics by John Caird) begin in Illinois, Texas and California

1- The Big Noise Production Company will perform Jane Eyre. The Musical at the Prairie Lakes Theater, Des Plaines, IL. The cast of the show, produced by Helga Kennedy & Marsha Rutenberg and directed by Nancy Flaster, can also be found in this old post of ours. In this photoalbum you can browse some nice photos of the rehearsals.

12 Performances:
Apr 28 - May 21, 2006
Fri/Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm

2 - Lyric Stage is also performing Jane Eyre. The Musical at the Irving Arts Center’s Dupree Theater, Irving, TX.

Candace Evans will direct the Lyric Stage mounting of JANE EYRE with musical direction by Scott A. Eckert. The design team includes Wade Giampa (sets), Susan A. White (lights) and Billie Boston (costumes). Julie Stirman will play Jane opposite Greg Dulcie’s Rochester with Dara Whitehead Allen, Deborah Brown, Kristi Rowan, Laurie Bulaoro, Greg Allen, Keith Ferguson, Theo Wischhusen, Caitlin Daniels, Beth Albright, Steven Hall, Laura Joyal, Mary McElree, Michael Madrinkian, Claire Fowler and Carley Rosemore rounding out the cast.

Performances
April 28, 29, May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 @ 8:00 PM
and April 30, May 7 & 13 @ 2:30 PM.

3.- In The Eureka Reporter we can read about this other JE-The musical production in California:

“Her spring of life draws me near,” sings Rochester in the musical drama of Charlotte Bronte’s novel, “Jane Eyre,” which will be presented by Humboldt Light Opera Co. in association with College of the Redwoods beginning Friday at the CR Forum Theatre.

“A musical retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Jane Eyre’ may sound a bit strange to people, who know the novel or the movie, but as it turns out it is a perfect background for a whole host of powerful songs and ensemble pieces that enhance the classic love story,” HLOC Production Director Carol Ryder said in a news release.

The cast is led by Laura Hathaway as Jane Eyre and Kevin Richards as Rochester. Young Jane is played by Kate Crabill (the three appear in the picture, Submitted photo/HLOC). The role of Blanche is performed by Fiona Ryder. Also in the cast are Bonnie Cyr, Ellsworth Pence, Meadow Bell, Gene Lodes, Brandy Larsen, Carli McFarland and Shaelyn Salas. Annette Hull provides live musical accompaniment.

Location: College of Redwoods, 883 West Washington Blvd, Crescent City, Ca 95531

Performances
Fridays and Saturdays, April 28-May 13, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays, May 7 and 14, at 2 p.m.

Categories: Theatre, Music, Jane_Eyre