Austen's Pride - A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice

Name: Austen's Pride - A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice
Start: 2025-09-13T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23606

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23606 | Newport News, VA

“Austen's Pride captures the essence of the cherished novel with skill and grace.” -The New York Times
Where wit and romance meet, a writer finds her true voice. Jane Austen’s most beloved tale is reimagined when the esteemed author begins her own journey of self-discovery. As the stormy romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own identity. Austen's Pride presents Pride and Prejudice as never before, blending wit and wisdom with a gorgeous original score that whisks audiences away to an era rich with passion and longing.
Book, music, and lyrics by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs. Music direction by Sheela Ramesh, choreography by Lisa Shriver, and direction by Igor Goldin.
Valet Parking is available for purchase.
Reviews:
“This musical skillfully layers Pride and Prejudice with the author’s personal life." (Seattle Magazine)

“Austen's Pride captures the lilt of Austen’s language and her cunning social observations. Inventive and clever.” (Seattle Times)