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Date of Death: July 18, 1817 (41)

Birth Place: Steventon, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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92NY To Present a Celebration of Jane Austen Next Thursday Photo
92NY To Present a Celebration of Jane Austen Next Thursday
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

92NY's Unterberg Poetry Center will present a celebration of beloved author Jane Austen on Thursday, March 27, with a dramatic reading, and a conversation about Austen's iconic novels, her life, and her enduring legacy.
GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season Photo
GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced the theatre’s 2025-26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, making the 59th anniversary season the biggest and boldest in years.
New Broadway Mystery Novel, The Sound of Murder, Now Available For Pre-order Photo
New Broadway Mystery Novel, The Sound of Murder, Now Available For Pre-order
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The new musical theatre-themed mystery novel, The Sound of Murder, is now available for pre-order at major online booksellers.
Garry Marshall Theatre and Impro Theatre Present JANE AUSTEN UNSCRIPTED: TEA AT PEM Photo
Garry Marshall Theatre and Impro Theatre Present JANE AUSTEN UNSCRIPTED: TEA AT PEMBERLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Garry Marshall Theatre and Impro Theatre are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by bringing back one of the most coveted events in the city: Jane Austen Unscripted: Tea at Pemberley.
Forte Musical Theatre Presents AUSTENTATIOUS Photo
Forte Musical Theatre Presents AUSTENTATIOUS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Forte Musical Theatre's Austentatious gets remounted at home in Calgary to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, with this retelling of Pride and Prejudice from April 8 - 19, 2025 at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. 
Review Roundup: CLUELESS THE MUSICAL at the Trafalgar Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: CLUELESS THE MUSICAL at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 14, 2025

Clueless is a new musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures classic film. The modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma gets another timeless makeover from the original film’s writer-director alongside a majorly acclaimed creative team.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Returning to Theaters for 20th Anniversary Photo
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Returning to Theaters for 20th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

In honor of the iconic film’s 20th anniversary this year, Focus Features is re-releasing PRIDE & PREJUDICE nationwide in a special theatrical event starting on April 20th.
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF), Theatre Royal Glasgow Photo
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF), Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Mar 10, 2025

From Netflix series to teen chick flicks to zombie mashups, Jane Austen adaptations feel overdone in the entertainment world. But throw in a five-woman cast, constant fourth-wall breaks, multi-role madness, tacky karaoke, and red Solo cups? Somehow, Isobel McArthur delivers something fresh, witty, and immensely original. 
Nominees Announced for 2025 OCTG Theatre Awards Photo
Nominees Announced for 2025 OCTG Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, during the OC Theatre Guild's membership meeting, the nominees for the fourth annual OCTG Theatre Awards were officially announced.
JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE Sets Theatrical Release Photo
JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE Sets Theatrical Release
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Sony Pictures Classics will release JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE in theaters in select markets on May 16, 2025, followed by a nationwide rollout. The film had its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
OCTG Theatre Awards Unveils List of Nominees Photo
OCTG Theatre Awards Unveils List of Nominees
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, during the OC Theatre Guild's membership meeting, the nominees for the fourth annual OCTG Theatre Awards were officially announced. Check out the full list here!
Photos: Paul Gordon's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY The Musical Michigan Premiere Photo
Photos: Paul Gordon's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY The Musical Michigan Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Fans of Jane Austen and musical theatre are in for a treat as The Encore Musical Theatre Company brings the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility to the stage from February 27 to March 16, 2025. See photos from the production.
Photos: First Look at West End's CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: First Look at West End's CLUELESS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

All new photos have been released from CLUELESS, The Musical, now playing at London’s Trafalgar Theatre. Check out the photos here and learn more about the show!
Placer Rep New Works Showcase Will Feature JM Lahr's INTERVALS Photo
Placer Rep New Works Showcase Will Feature JM Lahr's INTERVALS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

The final New Works Showcase for Placer Repertory Theater season 2024-2025 will feature Sacramento area playwright JM Lahr and her work, Intervals. Learn more here!
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (*SORT OF), Richmond Theatre Photo
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (*SORT OF), Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 25, 2025

How many ways can you re-tell Jane Austen? Isobel McArthur continues to prove it is more than possible to stage a show bursting with silliness, satire and the sharpest wit without losing the essence of Austen's beloved work.
James Bye Will Lead World Premiere of DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY By P.D. James Photo
James Bye Will Lead World Premiere of DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY By P.D. James
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY by P.D. James is based on the inspired sequel to Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. James Bye will lead the world premiere. Learn more here!
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre Photo
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 21, 2025

What did our critic think of PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre?
Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2025

The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Kiln Theatre Announce World Premiere Musical COVEN And More In 2025 - 2026 Season Photo
Kiln Theatre Announce World Premiere Musical COVEN And More In 2025 - 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Kiln Theatre has announced its new 2025/26 season, Amit Sharma's second as Artistic Director. The programme features three world premieres and a new version of a much-loved hit.
PENELOPE to be Presented at Oklahoma Shakespeare in February Photo
PENELOPE to be Presented at Oklahoma Shakespeare in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Oklahoma Shakespeare will present the debut show of its 41st season, Penelope, with Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz, based on writings in The Odyssey by Homer. Learn more.
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Jane Austen has written 3 shows including First Impressions (Source Material), I Love You Because (Source Material), Emma (Source Material).

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