Northanger Abbey, New Musical Based on Jane Austen Novel, Will Debut in 2016 | Playbill

News Northanger Abbey, New Musical Based on Jane Austen Novel, Will Debut in 2016 Chicago's Lifeline Theatre has announced its 2015-16 season, which will include three MainStage productions, notably a new musical version of Jane Austen’s comedic romance, Northanger Abbey.

The MainStage season will kick off with the early-20th century British romp Miss Buncle’s Book, followed by the modern American drama Midnight Cowboy.

The KidSeries season features three musical adaptations: the classic Mr. Popper’s PenguinsSparky!, a modern story about friendship and acceptance; and Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters, a darkly humorous tale of fashion and clowning.

Details of the MainStage season follow:

 
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