Contest: NYMF Jane Austen Mania! Free Tickets & Book

Jane Austen is in the air at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival, with two new pieces inspired by the famous literary author. Free tickets are available for Austentatious and Emma, plus a copy of a new novel.

Enter now to win:

FIRST PRIZE – (20 winners) A pair (2) of tickets for Austentatious on September 28 at 11PM.  A pair (2) of tickets to Emma on October 4 at 8PM.  A copy of "The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen."

SECOND PRIZE – (20 winners) A pair (2) of tickets to Austentatious on September 28 at 11PM.

THIRD PRIZE – (20 winners) A copy of "The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen."

Enter Contest Here!

One entry per member.
Contest ends Thursday, September 28 at 4PM (Eastern)

AUSTENTATIOUS
A chaotic community theatre group struggle to bring "Pride and Prejudice" to the stage. With Book by Matt Board, Jane Caplow, Kate Gavlin, Luisa Hinchliff, and Joe Slabe; Music and Lyrics by Matt Board and Joe Slabe.  A sold-out hit at the 2006 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, this new musical comedy follows the adventures of the Central Riverdale Amateur Players as they stage a new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." With a clueless director, a jealous diva and the world's best stage manager, bad theater has never been so good! Performances at Julia Miles Theater (424 West 55th Street).  Schedule: Sep 18, 8:00 pm; Sep 21, 8:00 pm; Sep 23, 4:30 pm; Sep 23, 8:00 pm; Sep 25, 4:30 pm; Sep 28, 11 pm; Sep 29, 4:30 pm.  Tickets $20. For reservations please call (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org to purchase tickets online.

EMMA
Jane Austen's classic tale of matchmaking goes awry with book, lyrics and music by Joel Adlen.  Jane Austen's novel comes to life in this delightful musical comedy. In the town of Highbury, Emma Woodhouse sets about matchmaking her protege to the town's vicar, but the scheme backfires. Mistaken notions of who loves whom turn Emma's world upside-down until she finally discovers what she has long denied: Cupid's bow is pointed at herself, and love can be found from an unexpected source.  Performances at The Acorn Theater on Theater Row (410 West 42nd St.). Schedule: Oct 2, 8:00 pm; Oct 3, 1:00 pm; Oct 4, 4:30 pm; Oct 4, 8:00 pm; Oct 5, 8:00 pm; Oct 7, 1:00 pm. Tickets are $20.  For reservations please call (212) 352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org to purchase tickets online.

THE LOST MEMOIRS OF JANE AUSTEN
This stunning novel from screenwriter Syrie James explores a fascinating premise — if Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered, what would they reveal? Hidden in an old chest in her brother's attic, Jane Austen's memoirs are uncovered after hundreds of years, bricked up behind an old wall. Written shortly before her death, one volume was preserved immaculately, and its contents both shocked and thrilled readers. Detailing a love affair the author was apparently determined to keep secret, Jane's memoir offers readers untold insights into her mind and heart. Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life — finally, the truth may have been found.

For more information or to purchase the novel, visit HarperCollins.com here.