Olivia Hernandez, Paul Castree, Sally Wilfert, More Cast in Austen's Pride Musical Tour

Casting is now set for the multi-city national tour of the new musical Austen’s Pride, which will launch July 25–August 24 at Stages St. Louis’ The Ross Family Theatre at The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Igor Goldin with choreography by Lisa Shriver and musical direction by Sheela Ramesh, the Broadway-aimed production will feature Olivia Hernandez (Days of Wine and Roses) in the title role of Jane Austen, Delphi Borich (Camelot) as Elizabeth Bennet, Dan Hoy (Pirates!) as Fitzwilliam Darcy, Addie Morales (Les Misérables) as Jane Bennet, Cole Thompson (Into the Woods) as Charles Bingley, Sarah Ellis (Gentleman’s Guide…) as Caroline Bingley, Mary Bennet, and Mrs. Gardiner, Kate Fahey as Lydia Bennet, Cali Noack as Kitty Bennet and Georgiana Darcy, Diane Phelan (Into the Woods) as Cassandra Austen and Charlotte Lucas, Paul Castree (Water for Elephants) as Mr. Collins and Mr. Gardner, Kevyn Morrow (Floyd Collins) as Mr. Bennet, Sally Wilfert (Assassins) as Mrs. Bennet and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and Michael Burrell (The Gilded Age) as George Wickham and Tom Lefroy.

The ensemble includes Travis Anderson, Matt Gibson, Keith Johnson, and Drew Tanabe as Redcoats, Brett Rawlings and Graham Keen (Dance Captain) as swings, and Abigail Isom, Jazmin Gorsline, and Caroline Santiago Turner as standbys.

Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs, Austen's Pride follows Jane Austen’s most beloved tale, as the author begins her own journey of self-discovery. As the stormy romance between Pride and Prejudice's Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own identity.

“I am delighted to introduce Austen’s Pride to audiences across the United States as we begin our journey to Broadway,” said producer R. Erin Craig in a statement. “In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we invite you to be among the first to experience this inventive new musical—brought to life by a lush score and a vibrant new cast.”

The upcoming production will also have sets by Josh Zangen, costumes by Emily Rebholz, lighting by Jason Lyons, sound by Phillip Peglow, and hair and wigs by Tommy Kurzman. Orchestrations are by Amanda Jacobs. Catalyst Theatricals is general manager, Brian Curl is education director, and casting is by TRC Casting Company.

Austen’s Pride played a concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage June 29, 2023. That production starred Mamie Parris, Olivia Hernandez, Andrew Samonsky, Jason Gotay, and Tony winner Beth Leavel. A full recording of the evening is available on the production’s website and on all streaming platforms.

Austen’s Pride is produced by Fitzwilliam LLC and R. Erin Craig with Daniel Wallace, Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra and Stephen Della Pietra, The Fourth Act LLC, Alex Marrs/Annie Shea, Ryan R. Ratelle, Joe Grandy, Alana Graber, Lindsey and Benjamin Weisman, Brian Curl, Lee Adhemar G. Feldshon, and Erik Saul/Laura Orlando.

Additional cities will be announced shortly. Tickets are available here. Visit AustensPrideaMusical.com.