Jerry Williams's Jane Eyre Musical in California

In Fullerton, CA, a new production of Jerry Williams & Patrick York's Jane Eyre begins. Although it is promotioned as a world premiere, it was first performed Salt Lake City's Hale Centre Theatre in 1994. 

Fullerton Civic Light Opera presents:
Jane Eyre
Music by Jerry Williams
Book & Lyrics by Patrick York
Starring: T. Eric Hart & Melissa Lyons

Fri, Oct 15, 2010, 5:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Plummer Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton CA, 92832

SHOWTIMES
THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 8:00pm
SUNDAYS 2:00pm
SUN. OCT 24 8:00pm
SAT. OCT 30 2:00pm

A new treatment of the classic novel, "Jane Eyre", this musical has the grand sweep of a 'Les Miz' or 'Phantom', plus the haunting love story of Jane played by Melissa Lyons and Rochester, played by T. Eric Hart. Jane is sent to Lowood School For Orphan Girls at the age of ten and spends 15 years there as a student and later as a teacher. She decides to hire out as a governess and arrives at Thornfield Manor to assume the duties of tutor to Mr. Rochester's ward, Adèle. A plain, shy young woman, what Jane lacks in beauty she makes up for in intelligence. Rochester finds her intellect intriguing and she soon becomes an indispensable part of his and Adèle's life. There is a mystery surrounding Thrornfield and upon learning of Rochester's impending marriage, Jane leaves only to be drawn back by her love for Rochester. Many a twist of fate awaits her upon her return. Rumor and mystery abounds in this epic love story, which is enhanced by an absolutely gorgeous score featuring "A Passionate Goodness", "Prosperity's Got a Price", "Vernal Green", "Lamp in the Dark", "Maybe Love", "Two Gentle Eyes", and "The Moor Will Be Callin'".

Categories: Jane Eyre, Music, Theatre