Jane Eyre. The Musical (Revised) in Cleveland

Today, August 31, in Cleveland, the world premiere of the 'chamber' version of Gordon & Caird's Jane Eyre musical.

Jane Eyre
Revised World Premiere
August 31st - September 9th, 2018
Tri-C East's Simon Rose Mandel Theatre

Music & Lyrics Paul Gordon
Book & Additional Lyrics John Caird
Choreography Martín Céspedes
Director Miles J. Sternfeld
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Charlotte Brontë’s most famous female heroine - Jane Eyre - comes to life in this world premiere revision of John Caird and Paul Gordon's sweeping masterpiece. A strong-willed and resilient young woman, Jane's journey to find independence brings her face to face with love, death, and an unimaginable secret. Told through a lush score, "Jane Eyre" has garnered a tremendous fan following worldwide, earning the musical 5 Tony Award nominations.

Jane's story begins in Gateshead, where she is in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John, as per her uncle's dying wish. The miserable young orphan is finally rescued when she is sent away to attend Lowood School for Girls. After six years, Jane leaves Lowood and is shortly after hired as a governess at Thornfield Hall. Here, she meets Mr. Edward Rochester, thus beginning her passionate and heart-wrenching journey of love, loss and the struggles of morality.

Playbill gives more information:

 Andrea Goss (Cabaret, Indecent, Once) and Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys, Aida, Miss Saigon) star as Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester in Cleveland Musical Theatre's premiere of a revised version of Jane Eyre, running August 31–September 9.
This revamped version of the Tony-nominated musical follows a year-long collaboration between CMT Artistic Director Miles J. Sternfeld and the musical’s original creators, Tony Award-nominated composer-lyricist Paul Gordon (Daddy Long Legs) and Tony-winning book writer John Caird (Les Misérables).
This chamber version, helmed by Sternfeld, is more intimate and ensemble-driven, with actors playing multiple roles and debuting new songs by Gordon.
The cast also includes Alison England as Mrs. Fairfax/Mrs. Reed, Cody Gerszewski as John Reed/St. John Rivers, Emma McLelland as Young Jane/Adele, Genny Lis Padilla as Blanche Ingram/Bertha Mason, Lauryn Hobbs as Helen Burns/Mary Ingram, Gregory Violand as Brocklehurst/Robert, Laura Perrotta as Miss Scatcherd/Grace Poole, Fabio Polanco as Richard Mason, and Calista Zajac as Alternate Young Jane/Adele with swings Sydney Howard, Patrick Mooney, and Nina Takacs.
The production features music supervision and orchestrations by Brad Haak, music direction by Nancy Maier, choreography by Martín Céspedes, scenic design by Gabriel Firestone, costume design by Sydney Gallas, lighting design by Benjamin Gantose, sound design by Carlton Guc, projection design by T. Paul Lowry, and casting by Jamibeth Margolis. (Andrew Gans)