2024 Season Holiday Series

Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical

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Book, Lyrics, and Music by Paul Gordon
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Casey Long
Music Direction by Lex Leigh
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Awards and Recognition

  • Tony Nominated Composer

Reviewer Quotes

“ Delightfully appealing and positively buoyant ”

Broadway World Los Angeles

“ 'It would not be wrong to be in love…with this musical' (–and you most assuredly will be!) ”

Broadway Stars

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Executive Producer
In Memory of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

Associate Producers Samuel & Tammy Tang

Executive Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

On the Cripe Stage… 

Jane Austen’s enduring love story is brought to life as a romantic-comedy musical. The story revolves around Emma, a well-meaning, but disaster-prone matchmaker, who ignores her own romantic feelings while setting out to find a suitor for her friend Harriet. Her efforts go awry, of course, leading to comic complications. We invite you to fall in love again with one of Jane Austen’s most adored characters, featuring an intelligent and buoyant score from Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre).

“lovely, sweet, and has just enough tartness to keeping it all from getting too sticky to enjoy… a wonderfully charming alternative to the holiday themed shows out around this time.”Broadway World: San Diego
“I couldn’t have loved it more.”StageSceneLA
“Engrossing”Orange County Register
“flawless ‘Emma’ is a must-see… brims with effervescence and wit”Voice of OC
“I could not stop smiling… Sublime”Broadway World: Los Angeles

 

Community Partner

 

Show artwork designed by KC Wilkerson, kcwdigital.com.

 

DESIGN PREVIEW PARTY & FIRST READ THROUGH

PAST PRODUCTIONS

Mandy Foster as Emma in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Mandy Foster as Emma and Jeff Lowe as Mr. Knightley in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Zoya Martin as Harriet Smith and Kristofer Buxton as Robert Martin in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Mandy Foster as Emma and Coleton Ray as Mr. Elton in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Glenn Koppel as Mr. Woodhouse and Jeff Lowe as Mr. Knightley in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Megan McCarthy as Jane Fairfax, Gavin Cole as Frank Churchill, and Kristofer Buxton as Robert Martin in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Kristofer Buxton as Robert Martin and Zoya Martin as Harriet Smith in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Carlene O’Neill as Mrs. Elton and Coleton Ray as Mr. Elton in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Sherry Domerego as Mrs. Bates and Shannon Page as Miss Bates in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Coleton Ray as Mr. Elton (center) in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Glenn Koppel as Mr. Woodhouse and Shannon Page as Miss Bates in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Mandy Foster as Emma and Jeff Lowe as Mr. Knightley in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Shannon Page as Miss Bates, Sherry Domerego as Mrs. Bates, Gavin Cole as Frank Churchill, and Mandy Foster as Emma in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Glenn Koppel as Mr. Woodhouse and Shannon Page as Miss Bates in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”
Lulu Mack as Mrs. Weston and Robin Walton as Mr. Weston in the regional premiere of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma, The Musical”

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Join us before and after the performance for a happy hour and get to know our community partners. Schedule is subject to change. Friday, December 13 starting at 7:00 PM.
  • 7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks. Be sure to meet our Community Partners!
  • 8:00 PM - Emma, the Musical begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
  • 10:30 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and our Community Partner.
  • 10:45 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
  • 11:30 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.

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Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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At a Glance

Upcoming Performances
Approximate Running Time:
2 hours, 30 minutes with intermission
Special Notes:

Featured Artists

Cast Members

Mandy Foster
Emma Woodhouse
Jeff Lowe
George Knightley
Sadie Alexander
Harriet Smith
Glenn Koppel 
Mr. Woodhouse
Deva Marie Gregory
Miss Bates
Davide Costa
Mr. Elton
Cynthia C. Espinoza 
Mrs. Elton
Blake Rhiner
Frank Churchill
Sierra Jimenez
Jane Fairfax
Luc Clopton
Robert Martin
Jonathon Lamer
Mr. Weston
Elisabeth Hunter
Mrs. Weston

Production Team

Paul Gordon
Book, Lyrics, Music
Casey Long 
Director
Lex Leigh
Music Director
Bruce Goodrich
Costume Designer
Masako Tobaru 
Co-Production Designer
James Markoski
Co-Production Designer & Sound Engineer
Jordan Jones
Stage Manager
Laurie Smits Staude
Dramaturg
Gwen Sloan
Associate Costume Designer
Wyn Moreno
Dialect Coach
Carina Leland
Assistant Stage Manager

Partners

Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Executive Producers
Samuel & Tammy Tang
Associate Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Executive Season Producers
Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Associate Season Producers
Chance Theater Resident Artist