Jane Eyre 2.0 in Atlanta

After being performed in Tokyo and Houston, the revised version of Gordon & Caird's Jane Eyre (or Jane Eyre 2.0 as it is sometimes called) opens this weekend in Atlanta:

Jane Eyre. The Musical

Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book & Additonal Lyrics by John Caird
Legacy Theatre, Atlanta

January 27th - February 19th, 2012
With: 

Katie Mitchell, Stephen Mitchell Brown, Jill Bergeron, Anna Bridgeman, Amy Bridges, Erin Burnett, Alexandra Duncan, Ben Isabel, Erin Lamb, Ed Richardson, Preston Watson, Amanda Wilborn and Hannah Wilkinson.

Romance. Secrets. Haunting. These are the words that might come to mind while taking a walk through the ethereal English moors of the 5-time Tony nominated Broadway musical, Jane Eyre. This musical adaptation of the 19th century novel by Charlotte Brontë features the work of composer lyricist Paul Gordon (Emma) and book-writer/lyricist John Caird (Les Miserables; Children of Eden), whom have granted the Legacy the regional premier of their new version of the show. This is one you will not want to miss. 

Broadway World adds:

Mr. Gordon states that “Jane Eyre 2.0 is a leaner and more concise version of the show that played. Broadway in 2001. We have tuned the story and made the production more acceptable for regional theaters around the country to produce. We are very proud of the improvements and changes we have made and hope that audiences will enjoy Charlotte Brontë's moving story of love and forgiveness.” (...)
This version boasts a reduced orchestra from the original New York production as well as new and rewritten music and lyrics. The book has been cut extensively throughout in order to bring focus to the emotional love story between Jane and Rochester. The cast has been reduced to thirteen, with most actors doubling or tripling roles.

The Citizen has further information:

Mark Smith, Artistic Director of the Legacy and Jane Eyre’s director, first approached Gordon and Caird in the Fall of 2010 after having read the article on Playbill.com.
“The musical’s soundtrack has always been one of my favorites.  The haunting and memorable melodies, combined with the story’s timeless and enduring themes, made a considerable impression on me.  After reading the article, I knew that the Legacy with its intimate, yet grand auditorium could be the perfect place to stage this new version of the show.  Mr. Caird and Mr. Gordon were incredibly gracious and excited about the possibility of bringing this version to Atlanta and to the Legacy for its regional premiere.”