Jane Austen’s Emma—A New Musical

Music, Lyrics and Book by Paul Gordon

Directed by Robert Kelley

October 8–November 2, 2008

Major Sponsor: Wachovia Securities

Obsessed with romance but utterly clueless about her own feelings, Emma Woodhouse is one of literature’s most delightful heroines. When her matchmaking mischief invariably misfires, Emma must navigate the choppy course of true love with a generous heart as her only guide. Funny and fulfilling, Austen’s 19th century masterpiece comes to sparkling life in this charming new musical adaptation by the Tony Award-nominated composer of Broadway’s Jane Eyre.

Steve's Take: Faithful to Austen's novel but with its own fresh take on the story of an ambitious young woman's romantic journey, this bright and buoyant new musical is a treat for literature fans and musical devotees alike.

The Browning Mainstage is equipped with an Assistive Listening System. Headsets, available free of charge, may be picked up at the Patron Services Desk at the Loretto-Hilton Center one-half hour prior to the performance.

The Rep offers Audio Description for the visually impaired for all non-preview performances (October 10–November 2). The description includes program notes as well as information on the visual elements of the production. To reserve tickets and description devices, please call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925.

The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts is fully accessible to patrons using wheelchairs or with other mobility challenges. Seating areas to accomodate persons using wheelchairs are located throughout the Mainstage house. If you require special seating, please call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925.

Access services at The Rep are sponsored by .

• The Jane Austen Society of North America, a non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing.
• The complete text of Emma by Jane Austen.
• Learn more about the creator of the musical version of Emma by visiting composer Paul Gordon's MySpace profile
• Purchase the Penguin Classics paperback edition of Emma or DVDs of the 1995 movie adaptation Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone or the 1996 movie Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow from amazon.com.