From Virginia to Nebraska

Two new student productions of Jane Eyre. The Musical (Gordon & Caird). In Virginia and Nebraska:

Jane Eyre. The Musical
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

* November 6, 7, 12, 13*, 14, 17, 19, 20 - 7:30pm
* November 7, 14 - 2:00pm
* November 8, 15 - 2:30pm

Complete cast and crew here.

Jane Eyre is a haunting retelling of the Charlotte Bronte classic about an orphan girl who grows up to become the governess of Thornfield Hall. There she meets and falls in love with the enigmatic Edward Rochester, an Earl with a dark secret. Having overcome the obstacles brought on by an abusive childhood, the death of a childhood friend and the prejudice inherent in a relationship between two people socially worlds apart, Jane marries Rochester. Her wedding day is marred when she discovers his secret: he already has a wife, a half-crazed lunatic hidden in the attic.

Jane Eyre. The Musical
Columbus High School
CHS Nantkes Performing Arts Center.
Columbus, Nebraska

November 6 and 7, 7:30 pm

The Columbus Telegraph has some more information:

When Jenna Stecker first read Jane Eyre in middle school, she didn’t like the novel.
But when she found out the fall musical at Columbus High School would be that story, the senior decided to check out the book again.
“I fell in love with it,” Stecker said of her second reading.
Now Stecker finds herself playing the main character in the production of the 1847 novel written by Charlotte Bronte. The story focuses on Jane, who as a child is abused by her aunt and then sent to live in an orphanage. Eventually she is hired to be a governess by Edward Fairfax Rochester. She falls in love with him, but a secret prevents them from marrying.
Stecker said she thinks adults will be able to relate to the story because it is about being in a relationship and having difficulty making it work.
Much of the story is told through song. The score will be played by an orchestra and several professional musicians. (Julie Blum)

Photo by Blaine McCartney -- Columbus High student Caitlin Gilmore rehearses a song during practice for the play, "Jane Eyre" Wednesday afternoon at Columbus High School. (Source)

Categories: Jane Eyre, Music, Theatre