Old Globe Announces Full Cast for Jane Austen’s Emma – A Musical Romantic Comedy

Full casting has been announced for Jane Austen’s Emma – A Musical Romantic Comedy, to run January 15 – February 27 at the Old Globe Theatre. Jeff Calhoun will direct the production.

With book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, the piece is an adaptation of Austen’s classic novel about a young woman, who, while priding herself on her matchmaking ability, is unable to express her own feelings of love or find a match for herself.

As previously reported, Patti Murin will star in the title role as Emma Woodhouse with Adam Monley as Mr. Knightley and Will Reynolds as Frank Churchill. Newly announced are Adam Daveline (Robert Martin), Suzanne Grodner (Miss Bates), Kelly Hutchinson (Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Elton), Brian Herndon (Mr. Elton), Jerry Lanning (Mr. Woodhouse), Dani Marcus (Harriet Smith), Amanda Naughton (Mrs. Weston), Don Noble (Mr. Weston) and Allison Spratt Pearce (Jane Fairfax).

The creative team features Tobin Ost (scenic design), Denitsa D. Bliznakova (costume design), Michael Gilliam (lighting design), John H. Shivers and David Patridge (sound design), Brad Haak (music supervisor), and Laura Bergquist (music director).

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