Jane Austen
Birth Place: Steventon, Hampshire, ENGLAND
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Video: First Look at Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 10:38:20
Video: Amanda Green & Curtis Moore Unpack the Timeless Message of REGENCY GIRLS
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-04-22 17:08:16
Video: Get A First Look at EMMA at Denver Center Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-11 17:24:33
VIDEO: Aigul Akhmetshina and Piotr Beczała Perform “Je vais danser en votre honneur” from Bizet's CARMEN At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 20:47:54
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser Trailer for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF), Beginning This Month at CAA Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-03 13:26:05
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-05 15:12:43
News
Underbelly Reveals 2026 Comedy Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
Underbelly announced its comedy line-up featuring over 90 shows, cementing its place as one of the Edinburgh Fringe's largest comedy venues. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
Underbelly announced its comedy line-up featuring over 90 shows, cementing its place as one of the Edinburgh Fringe's largest comedy venues. Learn more here!
PRIDE & PREJUDICE to Get Queer, Pop-Infused Twist in Tier5 Pop-Up Production
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Tier5 Theatre Company will present a two-night only pop-up production of PRIDE & PREJUDICE at El Barrio's ArtSpace PS109 in New York, featuring a queer, contemporary twist on Jane Austen's classic, directed by James Cougar Canfield.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Tier5 Theatre Company will present a two-night only pop-up production of PRIDE & PREJUDICE at El Barrio's ArtSpace PS109 in New York, featuring a queer, contemporary twist on Jane Austen's classic, directed by James Cougar Canfield.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Tour Long Island Free This Summer with EastLine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
EastLine Theatre will present its sixth annual free summer tour across Long Island parks and libraries, performing Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at multiple venues.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
EastLine Theatre will present its sixth annual free summer tour across Long Island parks and libraries, performing Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at multiple venues.
MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR to Make American Premiere at Gretna Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Gretna Theatre and the Fulton Theatre will present the American premiere of MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, a comedy whodunit inspired by Agatha Christie, featuring three actors playing a sprawling cast of suspects.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Gretna Theatre and the Fulton Theatre will present the American premiere of MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, a comedy whodunit inspired by Agatha Christie, featuring three actors playing a sprawling cast of suspects.
CLEMENTINE II to Return to Edinburgh Fringe with Shedinburgh Date
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Rosalie Minnitt's character comedy creation Clementine returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in a new sequel show, following sell-out runs, four Soho Theatre residencies, and two UK tours. Minnitt will also reprise the role at Shedinburgh.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Rosalie Minnitt's character comedy creation Clementine returns to the Edinburgh Fringe in a new sequel show, following sell-out runs, four Soho Theatre residencies, and two UK tours. Minnitt will also reprise the role at Shedinburgh.
MURDER FOR TWO, World Premieres and More Set For Westport Country Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse announced its 2026-27 season featuring six productions, including two world premieres, under artistic director Mark Shanahan, with works by Ken Ludwig and Charlotte Booker and a cast including Judith Ivey.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse announced its 2026-27 season featuring six productions, including two world premieres, under artistic director Mark Shanahan, with works by Ken Ludwig and Charlotte Booker and a cast including Judith Ivey.
BATS Improv to Present Expanded Education Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, BATS Improv has unveiled an expansive slate of educational programming for summer and fall 2026, featuring youth camps, specialty anniversary classes, student performances and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, BATS Improv has unveiled an expansive slate of educational programming for summer and fall 2026, featuring youth camps, specialty anniversary classes, student performances and more.
STOLTHED OG FORDOM Will Come to Aarhus Teater in September
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Jane Austens elskede klassiker slipper med charme og bidende humor sin heltinde Elizabeth løs i en kompliceret kærlighedsdans med den stolte Mr. Darcy.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Jane Austens elskede klassiker slipper med charme og bidende humor sin heltinde Elizabeth løs i en kompliceret kærlighedsdans med den stolte Mr. Darcy.
EMMA Will Be Performed at Players Ring as Final Show of 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Players Ring in New Hampshire will close its 2025-26 season with a stage adaptation of EMMA, the classic Jane Austen novel, marking the theater's recent name change and new branding.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Players Ring in New Hampshire will close its 2025-26 season with a stage adaptation of EMMA, the classic Jane Austen novel, marking the theater's recent name change and new branding.
Alison Larkin’s GRIEF...A COMEDY at The Mahaiwe To Be Filmed Before Live Audience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Alison Larkin's Grief... a comedy will be filmed before a live audience at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center for an upcoming TV special, directed by Scott Floyd Lochmus and featuring music by Gary Schreiner.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Alison Larkin's Grief... a comedy will be filmed before a live audience at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center for an upcoming TV special, directed by Scott Floyd Lochmus and featuring music by Gary Schreiner.
Student Blog: Composer Sarah Taylor Ellis Breathes New Life Into Jane Austen's Emma With UCLA Musical
by Student Blogger: Bella Noor - May 13, 2026
It's not every day that you get to speak with the composer of the musical you're working on. A few weeks ago I sat down with Sarah Taylor Ellis, composer of Emma: No One But Herself, our mainstage musical here at UCLA!
by Student Blogger: Bella Noor - May 13, 2026
It's not every day that you get to speak with the composer of the musical you're working on. A few weeks ago I sat down with Sarah Taylor Ellis, composer of Emma: No One But Herself, our mainstage musical here at UCLA!
Everyman Theatre Will Present Kate Hamill's EMMA in Baltimore
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Everyman Theatre will present Kate Hamill's adaptation of EMMA, directed by Laura Kepley, featuring the theatre's Resident Company in a feminist, contemporary take on Jane Austen's classic.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Everyman Theatre will present Kate Hamill's adaptation of EMMA, directed by Laura Kepley, featuring the theatre's Resident Company in a feminist, contemporary take on Jane Austen's classic.
FRANKENSTEIN Will Come to the Rose Theatre in Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Rose Theatre announced FRANKENSTEIN, a new adaptation written and directed by Jeff James after Mary Shelley's classic novel, in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse as part of Tom Wright's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Rose Theatre announced FRANKENSTEIN, a new adaptation written and directed by Jeff James after Mary Shelley's classic novel, in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse as part of Tom Wright's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and More Set for Lyric Arts Eight-Show Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka has revealed its upcoming season, featuring eight productions including Merrily We Roll Along, Twelve Angry Men, and She Kills Monsters. Season subscriptions and single tickets will go on sale later this year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka has revealed its upcoming season, featuring eight productions including Merrily We Roll Along, Twelve Angry Men, and She Kills Monsters. Season subscriptions and single tickets will go on sale later this year.
CLUELESS Sequel Series No Longer in Development at Peacock
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026
A sequel to Clueless, which would have seen Alicia Silverstone reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is dead at Peacock. The series may find a home elsewhere, with CBS Studios and Paramount expected to shop the IP to other buyers.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026
A sequel to Clueless, which would have seen Alicia Silverstone reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is dead at Peacock. The series may find a home elsewhere, with CBS Studios and Paramount expected to shop the IP to other buyers.
Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Playhouse on Park
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Playhouse on Park is now presenting THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, the comedy based on a true story, currently running through May 3 in West Hartford. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Playhouse on Park is now presenting THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, the comedy based on a true story, currently running through May 3 in West Hartford. Check out photos of the production.
EMMA To Be Presented By Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit will present EMMA, a stage adaptation written by Claire F. Martin and directed by Kati Grace Kirby, based on Jane Austen's novel, at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit will present EMMA, a stage adaptation written by Claire F. Martin and directed by Kati Grace Kirby, based on Jane Austen's novel, at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta.
A CHORUS LINE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
Duluth Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season in Minnesota. The lineup will include mainstage musicals, plays, and youth theatre productions. The season will feature a mix of classic titles and new work.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
Duluth Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season in Minnesota. The lineup will include mainstage musicals, plays, and youth theatre productions. The season will feature a mix of classic titles and new work.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, TRUE WEST and More Set for Theatre Calgary 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays. The lineup features six shows including a musical with teeth, two distinctly different comedies, a new adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays. The lineup features six shows including a musical with teeth, two distinctly different comedies, a new adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jane Austen written?
Jane Austen has written 3 shows including First Impressions (Source Material), I Love You Because (Source Material), Emma (Source Material).
