Jane Austen News

EMMA To Be Presented By Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — April 14, 2026

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit will present EMMA, a stage adaptation written by Claire F.

A CHORUS LINE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2026-27 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 13, 2026

Duluth Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season in Minnesota.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, TRUE WEST and More Set for Theatre Calgary 2026-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 7, 2026

Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2026–2027 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 1, 2026

Portland Center Stage announced its 2026–2027 season, marking 20 years at The Armory with seven productions, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and PETER PAN GOES WRONG.

Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 32nd Edition This June

by Josh Sharpe — April 1, 2026

The Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, will return for its 32nd edition from June 23-29, 2026, presented at the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Will Come to Flat Rock Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — April 1, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse will stage Kate Hamill's adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, directed by Charlie Johnson, running May 1–23 in Flat Rock, NC.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Will Come to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

by Stephi Wild — April 1, 2026

Georgian England willc ome to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) April 10-25 with a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.

Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou & More Will Star in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Australian Tour

by Nicole Rosky — March 30, 2026

The cast for the 2026 Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) was just announced.

Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell

by Elliot Lanes — March 30, 2026

Today’s subject Jefferson A.

Review: Kanata Theatre's THE WATSONS at the Ron Maslin Playhouse

by Courtney Castelino — March 27, 2026

Kanata Theatre’s newest production, The Watsons, hits all the right buttons.

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Will Come to Playhouse on Park in April

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2026

Playhouse on Park will present THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, the relevant comedy based on a true story, in preparation for the play's run in West Hartford April 15-May 3.

COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Included in Omaha Community Playhouse's 2026-27 Theatre Season

by Gillian Blum — March 22, 2026

The Omaha Community Playhouse unveiled its eagerly awaited 2026–27 season, presenting a slate of live performances designed to uplift, captivate, and resonate with audiences.

Cumberland Theatre to Stage Fresh Adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2026

The Cumberland Theatre will present a new adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, directed by Kimberli Rowley, from March 26 to April 4.

Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan & More Win 2026 Academy Awards - Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — March 15, 2026

Hamnet's Jessie Buckley, Sinners star Michael B.

Interview: Director Carol Fisher and THE CAKE at Bergen County Players

by Marina Kennedy — March 6, 2026

The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter is a touching dramedy that explores how faith collides with love when a devout Christian baker refuses to create a wedding cake for the daughter of a deceased best friend because it will be a lesbian marriage.

Adrian Lukis to Star in BEING MR WICKHAM at Garrick Theatre in May 2026

by Stephi Wild — March 6, 2026

Well known for playing Mr Wickham in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation on screen, Adrian Lukis will reprise the role in the West End when his one-man play Being Mr Wickham plays the Garrick Theatre.

Student Blog: Rams in the Performing Arts

by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck — February 27, 2026

I attend Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, New York, and the theatre scene at my school is particularly diverse and interesting, though quite confusing to a casual onlooker because of the multitude of different programs and opportunities!