Jane Gets Nearer to Broadway
Lori Bajorek, the producer of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Musical Play, has announced that the Broadway-bound production will have a one-night-only “sneak peek” preview on October 21, 2008, at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, New York.
From the press release:
This special sneak peek of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, A Musical Play will feature a 16-piece orchestra made up of members of the prestigious Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra members, and Broadway cast members including Colin Donnell (Jersey Boys, Follies) as Mr. Darcy. As the Broadway production is slated for November of 2009, this Rochester-only showcase will not be the eventual full-scale production, but will feature costumes, lighting, simple sets and a professional New York City cast. A red carpet, “paparazzi” and other festivities will lend a Broadway feel to the one -night-only event.
Tickets for the preview are $35, $50, and $75 (the latter includes a post-performance reception with the performers). Tickets are available at 875 East Main Street in Rochester (Auditorium Theatre), by calling 585-232-1900, or online at www.tickemaster.com.
We attended a reading of this play last summer and loved it. We can’t wait to see it on Broadway (and maybe even in Rochester!). Do check out the website and all the information and snippets of music available there.
