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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1978

[Broadway]
1972
Mme. Pinchard

[Broadway]
1957
Lady Conyngham


Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Helen BurnsThe Last Yanke

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actress - Play

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Review: Theatre Raleigh's JANE EYRE

Based on Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel of the same name, Jane Eyre follows a young orphan who is put in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John Reed, as per her uncle’s dying wish. After spending six years at Lowood School for Girls, Jane leaves and is shortly after hired as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets Mr. Edward Rochester, thus beginning her passionate and heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and the struggles of morality.
VIDEO: Anabel Katsnelson Shares an ABT Met Memory

Corps de Ballet Dancer Anabel Katsnelson was slated to dance the role of Helen Burns (young Jane's friend in school) in Cathy Marston's JANE EYRE.
Photo Flash: Vision Productions' Midwest Premiere of THE ART OF SISTERS

Vision Productions will present the limited engagement of the Midwest premiere of The Art of Sisters, adapted and directed by Vision Productions Artistic Director Miriam Canfield, March 4 – 7 in the library at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St. Opening/press night is Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. The running time is 80 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $28 each and on sale at Visionproductions.org.
Vision Productions Will Present the Midwest Premiere of THE ART OF SISTERS

Vision Productions has announced the limited engagement of the Midwest premiere of The Art of Sisters, adapted and directed by Vision Productions Artistic Director Miriam Canfield, March 4 - 7 in the library at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St. Opening/press night is Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. The running time is 80 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $28 each and on sale at Visionproductions.org
'Heal The Music Day' Raises More Than $400,000 For Music Health Alliance

Led by multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley, 2019's 3rd annual a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? raised over $400,000 for Music Health Alliance (MHA). Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? highlights the music community's efforts to provide financial support for the non-profit's critical and life-saving free services.
BWW Review: JANE EYRE at Arts West

ArtsWest gives new life to an old story with its production of JANE EYRE. The musical is presented in an updated chamber version in its West Coast premier. The story is a classic. The lessons of following your heart and forgiveness are universal. But above it all is the music. The glorious music will haunt you, enrapture you, and seep into your very bones. You may come for the story, but it is the music that will make you want to see it again and again.
Andrea Goss and Matt Bogart To Lead Out of Town Premiere of Revised JANE EYRE

Cleveland Musical Theatre (CMT) announced today its full cast & creative team for the theatre's revised world premiere of Jane Eyre, August 31 - September 9.
BWW Review: JANE EYRE Steps In and Out of Darkness at PICT

Alan Stanford's masterful adaptation of an often-grim Bronte novel balances melodrama with humanity, horror with levity.
BWW Review: JANE EYRE, National Theatre

Three years after its Bristol Old Vic debut, Sally Cookson's fervently theatrical reimagining of Charlotte Bront 's novel returns to the National Theatre as part of a UK tour with a new cast, but with its collective spirit intact.
VIDEO: Meet Nadia Clifford, Starring as 'Jane Eyre' at the National

Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bront 's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour. Below, check out an interview with star Nadia Clifford, who plays the title character!
JANE EYRE Returns to the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre this Autumn

Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour.
Classic Love Story JANE EYRE to Play The Masque Theatre in Cape Town

The stage is set at the Masque Theatre for a new production of Charlotte Bronte's JANE EYRE. Adapted for the stage by Alastair Duff, the play follows the original story of the novel very closely and really brings Bronte's extraordinary tale to life.
National Theatre's JANE EYRE UK Tour to Stop at The Marlowe This June

The National Theatre's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre comes to The Marlowe Theatre next month.
JANE EYRE Comes to Theatre Royal in June

National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic's co-production of Jane Eyre has just begun a major 21 city tour of the UK and will arrive at Theatre Royal, Glasgow on Monday 5 June.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Stage Adaptation of JANE EYRE on Tour

Sally Cookson's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece - Jane Eyre - has just begun a major, 21-city tour of the UK, culminating in a return to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September to 21 October 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Nadia Clifford, Tim Delap, and More Announced for UK Tour of JANE EYRE

Casting for Sally Cookson's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece, Jane Eyre was announced today (20 February 2017), with Nadia Clifford taking the central role of Jane Eyre and Tim Delap as Rochester. 
Barn Players' JANE EYRE Begins Performances Today

'Jane Eyre' is a musical drama based on the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte - it premiered on Broadway in 2000 and received five Tony Awards, including 'Best Musical'. The Barn Players' presentation of the musical opens today, Friday, April 15th and continues through Sunday May 1st at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission. The play is rated 'PG' and features husband and wife, Alisha and Matt Richardson, in starring roles; Alisha as Jane Eyre and Matt as Rochester.
HCTO to Stage JANE EYRE

?Charlotte Bronte's classic love story will come to life at Hale Center Theater Orem with our production of JANE EYRE. With music to touch your heart, this musical drama tells the story of a young girl named JANE, who endures a cruel upbringing before she is sent away to attend Lowood School for Girls. After eight years, she leaves school to work as a governess for EDWARD ROCHESTER, which begins her passionate, heart-wrenching journey of love and loss. JANE EYRE is a beautiful piece that touches both the mind and the heart, and you don't want to miss it.
Barn Players Presents JANE EYRE, Starting 4/15

"Jane Eyre" is a musical drama based on the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte - it premiered on Broadway in 2000 and received five Tony Awards, including "Best Musical". The Barn Players will present the musical opening Friday, April 15th through Sunday May 1st at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission. The play is rated "PG" and features husband and wife, Alisha and Matt Richardson, in starring roles; Alisha as Jane Eyre and Matt as Rochester.
The Barn Players Presents JANE EYRE, 4/15

The Barn Players presents JANE EYRE, Book by John Caird, Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon, Additional Lyrics by John Caird.  Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte, directed by Jeannette Bonjour, with Musical Direction by Baker Purdon.  April 15 - May 1, 2016.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Helen Burns been in?

Helen Burns has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Helen Burns been in?

Helen Burns has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Helen Burns been nominated for?

Helen Burns has been nominated for the following awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for The Last Yankee and Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Cats.

What awards has Helen Burns won?

Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for The Last Yankee.

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