![]() ![]() Bennet’s public quest for security for her daughters is an intriguing one. “Jane Austen fans may demurely balk at the liberties taken in Christopher Baker’s adaptation (where the hell is Kitty, some might quibble), but … the adaptation a pleasing cinematic quality, where both the dialogue and the action move swiftly along … Baker’s subtle shift from Elizabeth and Darcy’s love match to Mrs. “The story has been seamlessly tightened without losing the essence that has enchanted generations of Austenites through multiple interpretations.” -Tina Saratsiotis, Broadway World ![]() This PRIDE AND PREJUDICE gets a good deal of amusing mileage from Austen’s deft targeting of stuffiness, hypocrisy and social machinations - traits all too prevalent in our day, too, as you might have noticed.” -Tim Smith, Baltimore Sun ![]() Darcy will eventually overcome their initial dislike for each other, their journey remains intriguing, each bump in the road delivering sufficient jolt, with the final destination delivering a true emotional payoff. Even though we know right from the get-go that ever-so-independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet and haughty Mr. ![]() This is, above all, an entertaining work of theater … Most impressive, perhaps, is how Baker does all of this without making it feel forced. “While respectful of Austen, does not aim for mere imitation or by-the-numbers re-creation the dialogue sounds authentic and natural. “Stunning … Hilarious.” -Gina Jun, DC Metro Theater Arts ![]()
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