The Jane Austen Playlist

06/03/2026

Previewing my beautiful square piano today was a dream…. It is almost done, and I can’t wait to bring it home!

Coming soon——a whole new sound for my recorded music.

03/17/2026

“A most charming young man”——excerpt from Emma by Jane Austen, 1815

☘️ In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we take a moment to appreciate Austen’s most charming , Mr. Dixon, played by tenor Jay Poff in this scene narrated by Kathy Becker.

“The Irishman” (a favorite song in The Picture of Paris) ✍🏼 words by Prince H***e
🎶 music by William Shield

THE JANE AUSTEN PLAYLIST: Love and Music of Regency England
📜 Created by Laura Klein
🎭 Zoellner Arts Center, 15 February 2026

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a skilled cast in possession of a good script must be in want of a stage… 🎭

…and , , and provided cast that, and so much more.

📷 More photos and clips to follow, but in the meantime, enjoy these glimpses of our weekend celebrating Austen’s legacy through written word and song with these remarkable communities!

🌹 A special thanks to the amazing team at each center for a stellar setup and to our audiences who engaged with us throughout the weekend.

👕 And a special shoutout to in for the amazing t-shirts.

Stay tuned for more media and for upcoming events!

02/15/2026

One more chance to see at , 4pm——don’t miss it!

02/13/2026

Near and looking for something to do tonight? Come see The Jane Austen Playlist: Love and Music of Regency England at , 7:30pm!

02/10/2026

February ‘26 Performance Tour: Meet the Fabulous Cast of “Love and Music of Regency England”

Kathy Becker, narrator 🎭
Megan Poff, soprano 🎼
Jay Poff, tenor 🎵
Laura Klein, pianist 🎹
Duo.Hansen, strings 🎻
Janet Witman (PA) and Christa Dalmazio (NJ), harp🪉
Grace Obert (PA) and Hilda Howlett (NJ), flute 🪈

Three chances to see:

02.13.26, 7:30pm: Ware Center for the Arts, Lancaster, PA
02.14.26, 2pm: Grunin Center for the Arts, Toms River, NJ
02.15.26, 4pm: Zoellner Center for the Arts, Bethlehem, PA

🎟️: https://linktr.ee/thejaneaustenplaylist

02/09/2026

Our performance at was absolutely beautiful——the setting is stunning, the House, while still in restoration mode, is gorgeous (not to mention perfectly decked out with scenes from ), the is darling, and the audience couldn’t have been more delightful or enthusiastic.

Some of the reviews:

“I have never heard the pianoforte respond with such warmth and tone.”

“The blend of your touch on the pianoforte with Megan’s voice was absolutely perfection.”

“I have never been to a musical program as uniquely and beautifully curated as this one.”

“Austen and her novels came to life for me tonight. Thank you!”

We loved being at the House and cannot wait to go back for another performance and to see what magic the amazing director Jennifer Carlquist and her clever team continue to create with the restoration.

If you find yourself anywhere near in Garrison, NY, make a point to stop by——it is worth it!

02/08/2026

February ‘26 Performance Tour: Stop 4

is honored to complete our northeast tour at the , a state of the art performing arts center that serves and the Lehigh Valley community. Featuring favorite passages from Austen’s beloved published novels blended with music from Austen‘s personal music collection, this literary-enhanced performance never fails to delight.

Created and directed by pianist, musicologist, and Austen scholar Laura Klein [ ], she is joined on stage by an extraordinary cast: actress Kathy Becker [ ] as “Jane Austen,” soprano Megan E. B. Poff [ ], tenor Jay Poff [ ], string duo Adam and Julia Hansen [ .hansen ], harpist Janet Witman [ ], and flutist Grace Obert [ ]. Whether you are new to Austen or an enthusiastic Janeite, prepare to be delighted by the words and music penned once upon a time in Regency England.

🎶 The Jane Austen Playlist: Love and Music of Regency England

🕰️ February 15, 2026 • 4pm EST

🎟️: https://zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/content/jane-austen-playlist-love-and-music-regency-england

02/04/2026

💕 This Valentine’s Day 💕

Experience the timeless stories of globally beloved author through her personal music collection.

🎟️: https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-jane-austen-playlist-love-and-music-of-regency-england/

Grunin Center for the Arts