Lora Lee Gayer, Brad Standley Photo by Liz Lauren. Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Emma, has been the subject of many a dramatic adaptation since its publication in 1815, and a few musical ones. Emma, the dawn breaks with your smile And for just a while, I am comforted It's my simple call to duty to mix elite with beauty And someone else's happiness is all the reward I need. Emma- Chicago Shakespeare Theater- Jane Austen's beloved novel is now a deliciously charming musical, created by Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Sense and Sensibility, Daddy Long Legs). (Liz Lauren photo) Lora Lee Gayer and Brad Standley in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of “Emma.” (Photo by Liz Lauren) The manners, mores and rights of women may have changed quite radically since Jane Austen penned her major novels in the early decades of the 1800s. The musical version of “Emma” is the work (music, lyrics, and book) of Paul Gordon, who previously won praise for his stage adaptation of … Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Lora Lee …

Emma will be presented January 28-March 15, 2020 in Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater. Chicago Shakespeare strives to make its facility and performances accessible to all patrons. Emma Chicago Shakespeare Theater The Jentes Family Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. ends on March 15, 2020 for tickets, call 312.595.5600 or visit Chicago Shakes. (Photo by Liz Lauren) 4 stars. Like By Stuart Sherman, Professor of English at Fordham University “I am going to take a heroine,” Jane Austen remarked as she commenced work on Emma, “whom no one but … Where: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier. based on the novel by Jane Austen book, music & lyrics by Paul Gordon ‘Emma’ at Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Sans reason or accountability (or poetry or music) Submitted by Lawrence B. Johnson on Feb 28, 2020 – 11:50 am Mr. Knightley (Brad Standley) is fascinated, if also generally vexed, by Emma (Lora Lee Gayer) and her attempts at matchmaking in the musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Emma. All romance, all the time... a musical Jane Austen would have ‘much liked.’ Very enjoyable score & charmingly honest performances. Production Sponsors. Chris Jones, CHICAGO TRIBUNE / CBS2. Buy tickets Time Out says. Sumptuous! CST’s Courtyard Theater. Emma Woodhouse (Lora Lee Gayer), Frank Churchill (Devin DeSantis) and cast in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of "Emma." We swoon every night at our Mr. Knightley—portrayed by Brad Standley—and his performance of the musical number “Emma.” CST’s Courtyard Theater. book, music & lyrics by Paul Gordon adapted from the novel by Jane Austen directed by Barbara Gaines . Review: “Emma” (3 stars) When: Through March 15. Paul Gordon was commissioned by Chicago Shakespeare Theater to write and compose Sense and Sensibility for its world premiere run. Emma. book, music & lyrics by Paul Gordon adapted from the novel by Jane Austen directed by Barbara Gaines . “Emma,” perhaps her greatest novel, has been converted into a musical now on pleasurable view at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Emma. ‘Emma’ Emma Woodhouse (Lora Lee Gayer) and Mr. Knightley (Brad Standley) in Emma at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Theater. January 28. Mr. Gordon was nominated for a 2001 Tony Award for composing the music and lyrics to the musical Jane Eyre.He won the 2007 Bay Area Critics Circle Award for his libretto to the musical Emma, developed by TheatreWorks in Palo Alto and later staged at The … January 28. Fortunately for the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre audiences, Mr. Gordon and his wonderful show have been the beneficiary of both an unusually lucky set of circumstances and the support of CST Creative Producer, Rick Boynton. March 15, 2020. Theater. We swoon every night at our Mr. Knightley—portrayed by Brad Standley—and his performance of the musical number “Emma.” Emma. March 15, 2020. Emma. Production Sponsors. Share 'Emma at Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater' Privileged, pampered, and preoccupied with romance, Emma Woodhouse indulges in her pastime of misguided matchmaking, but is clueless when it comes to her own feelings and a gentleman named Mr. Knightley.