JANE EYRE: THE MUSICAL
Area Premiere
February 25 – March 20, 2005 – Hennepin Stages
Music and Lyrics – Paul Gordon
Book and Additional Lyrics – John Caird
One of the greatest love stories of all time is transformed into this major new Broadway musical. True to its 19th century origins and the original novel by Charolotte Bronte, Jane Eyre: the musical is a lavish Victorian banquet of emotions; passion, faith, forgiveness, and – most of all – the eternal healing power of an all-consuming love. Jane Eyre’s sweekping love story is breath-taking in its score and beauty, steeped in rich tradition and overflowing with joy. Filled with soaring melodies, the score embodies a romantic lyricism uncommon in the modern Broadway musical. It is an inspiring musical that will delight and amaze the entire family.
Director – Steven Meerdink
Musical Director – Kevin Hansen
Scenic Designer – Steven Meerdink
Costumes – Theatrical Costume Company
Sound Designer – Tom Bothof
Rehearsal Accompanist – Emily Hanson
Light Designer / Set Construction – Jay Schueller
Stage Manager – Sharon Bach
Cast
Jane Eyre – Laurine Price
Edward Fairfax Rochester – Tim Kuehl
Mrs. Fairfax / Miss Scatcherd – Laurie Etchen
Blanche Ingram – Stacey Lindell
Helen Burns / Mary Ingram – Becka Ollmann
John Reed / Lord Ingram – Adam Arnold
Robert / St. John Rivers – Shaun Nathan Baer
Mr. Brocklehurst / Richard Mason – Dean Elwell
Bertha Mason / Mrs. Reed / Lady Ingram – Jennie Gustafson
Colonel Dent / The Vicar – Jeff Huset
Grace Poole / Marigold / Mrs. Dent – Joyce Norman
Young Jane Eyre – Megan Poirier
Mr. Eshton – Christian Unser
Adele – Emily Vanneste
Reviews and Quotes
“Laurine Price and Tim Kuehl dive in, sharing the most passionate stage kiss witnessed since junior high school. When they cry out to one another, the tears in their eyes are palpable. The final moments of sweet singing fetch the story’s mystic charms [and] we are carried toward Rochester’s phantom voice. In blazing, full-forced harmony, the cast sings a refrain that you need a soft spot to appreciate: I’m willing to be brave enough for love.” – St. Paul Pioneer Press
“Laurine Price shines in the title role!” – Minneapolis Star Tribune