Jane Eyre in Williamsburg

The Gordon & Caird Jane Eyre musical opens tomorrow, May 31 in Williamsburg, VA:

Williamsburg Players present
Jane Eyre: The Musical
Book By John Caird
Lyrics By Paul Gordon
Music By Paul Gordon
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
Directed By Marty Bussert
James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg, VA
From May-31 To June-16, 2018

Charlotte Brontë's great love story comes to life with music to lift your heart and set your spirit soaring. This beloved tale of secrets and the lies that secrets create, of unimaginable hope and unspoken passion, reminds us what it is to fall deeply, truly and completely in love. Nominated for five Tony Awards, Jane Eyre explores religion, sexuality and proto-feminism, all while enchanting audiences with a timeless love story.

CAST
Amy Stallings as Jane Eyre
Jeff Nicoloff as Edward Rochester
Judy Triska as Mrs. Fairfax
Jon Crumb as Robert
Brink Miller as Richard Mason
Ashley White as Bertha Mason
Del Sykes as Grace Poole

Some of the creative crew are interviewed in The Virginia Gazette:

“It was quite a challenge trying to figure out how to set fire to the set without having to rebuild it the next day,” Bussert said. The solution combines smoke, flickering lights and implied happenings off-stage. “It’ll make the whole place look like it’s burning.” (...)
“Any time you’re using the orchestra, you add another layer. It can be stressful, but I think we’re very prepared,” said Jeff Nicoloff, the actor portraying Rochester. He also lauded the music for its challenging tempos. “It’s some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever sung.” (Seth Birkenmeyer)