54 Sings Jane Eyre
Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon, Book by John Caird
Associate Director & Assistant Producer
February 28, 2018
Feinstein’s/54 Below
From Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece, Jane Eyre tells the story of an orphaned girl, brutalized by her aunt and then sent to an orphan school for girls where she suffers more mistreatment. There she meets a young girl who changes her life forever. When Jane later becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall she meets a mysterious man who holds a dark secret. Love, forgiveness, and transformation are the themes in this gothic romance for the ages.
Jane Eyre was produced on Broadway in 2000, featuring a book by John Caird and music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical, the Tony-nominated score was sung for the first time in New York since its premature departure sung by a dazzling cast.
Company
Samantha Massell (Fiddler on the Roof), Kevin Massey (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), original cast member Mary Stout, Celia Hottenstein (Wicked), Dana Costello (Pretty Woman), Ryan Speakman (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Mavis Simpson-Ernst (Evita), Clay Singer (Into the Woods), and an ensemble comprised of Amisha Amy Bhandari, Deirdre Donohue, Asher Dubin (The Body Politic), Alexandra Frost, Alex Hartman, Sean C. White, Ethan Larsen, and Paris Alexander Nesbitt.
“Rozelle’s love for this particular musical became a passion project that we could all enjoy, featuring fabulous voices at one of Manhattan’s finest venues. … I wouldn’t be surprised to see this brought back to 54 Below. It had a classy feel aided by a strong story, good lyrics, and a fun cast.”
Creative Team
Directed by Robbie Rozelle
Associate Directed by Yoni Weiss
Music Direction by Cameron Moncur (Come From Away)