| WORLD PREMIERE! Part of our 2026/2027 Season
What happens after Elizabeth Bennet marries Mr. Darcy?
Step into the World Premiere of this sparkling and wildly imaginative sequel to Jane Austen’s beloved classic. Married life at Pemberley is turned upside down when an unexpected houseguest arrives: Napoleon Bonaparte himself. As the fallen emperor awaits exile, his presence ignites intrigue, romance, and revolution among the Darcys and their colorful circle of friends and relations. Filled with wit, romance, and high-spirited comedy, Napoleon at Pemberley blends Austen’s elegant world with a dash of historical adventure, creating a lively ensemble comedy about marriage, ambition, and the thrill of changing one’s destiny.
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WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING
We and the packed house loved it…a genuine sequel to Austen's masterpiece…"
Infinite Regress by Paul Levinson…a wow of a winner…laugh out loud delicious and delightful excitement."
The Balcony and Beyond by Bonnie Goldberg…imaginative…exquisite direction…the production was flawless. "
Broadway World by Sherry Shameer Cohen…deliciously delightful farce…"
Westport Journal and Weston Today by Susan Granger…smashing… snappy storyline through a slew of top-notch performances…"
Talkin’ Broadway by Fred SokolA hilarious, beautifully staged return to Austen’s world that deserves a long life beyond this premiere."
The BroadGays by Stephen Kearleyhear what audiences are saying
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THURSDAY TALKBACK
Thursday, Nov 5, Post Show
Join us after the final Thursday evening performance of each show for a lively Q&A with artists from the production. The talkbacks take place in Jason Robards Theatre immediately following the performance and typically runs about 20-25 minutes.
MAKING THEATER OPEN TO ALL.
Pay what you will on Wednesday evenings, starting at $10. Student tickets for $20. Discounts for first responders. Free tickets for Indigenous peoples.
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THANK YOU
Production Sponsor: Athena & Daniel Adamson
Production Sponsor: Judy & Scott Phares
Corporate Production Sponsor: Cohen and Wolf, P.C.
Corporate Production Sponsor: Charles Schwab Fairfield
Corporate Production Supporter: 3030 Park at Senior Living Hospitality Group
Production Supporter: Claire Wilkes
Opening Night Post Show Reception Sponsor: Hightower Signature Wealth
2026 Programming & Season Sponsorship is generously provided by Barbara Streicker.
Media Sponsorship for the 2026 season is generously provided by Moffly Media and WSHU Public Radio.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION CREDITS
Ken Ludwig’s “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, PART 2: NAPOLEON AT PEMBERLEY” World Premiere produced by Westport Country Playhouse.
OUR 2026/27 SEASON
World Premieres. Old Favorites. And More.
The Playhouse’s 2026–2027 theatre season is an exciting lineup filled with a vibrant balance of comedy, drama, and plenty of heart. From plays revisiting classic characters from literature to contemporary stories about friendship, identity and transformation, the season continues the Playhouse’s tradition of honoring the past while keeping an eye on the future.
The upcoming season features two world premieres, including a sparkling new play by acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig, directed by theatre legend Emily Mann, and a new American comedy requested by popular demand following its appearance in the Playhouse’s Script in Hand series, starring two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey. Rounding out the Mainstage season is a high-energy, crowd-pleasing comedy that celebrates identity, transformation, and imagination.
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Directed by Emily Mann
