On
the evening of August 4, 2005, Anne and Gilbert began its world premiere
run at the Victoria Playhouse in Victoria–By-the-Sea, Prince Edward
Island. Based on the sequel novels to Anne of Green Gables, this new Canadian
musical tells the story of Anne Shirley’s journey into young adulthood
and her romance with Gilbert Blythe. Forty-four shows and forty-four sold-out
houses later, Anne and Gilbert was hailed in the Toronto Star as "
a marvel"; the Halifax Chronicle Herald called it "heartwarming,
tear-inducing, thoroughly satisfying"; PEI’s Buzz said it "will
surely become a classic."Music by Bob Johnston and Nancy White
Book by Jeff Hochhauser
Lyrics by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser
Based on the novels Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
Literary Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Epperly
Original Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by Duncan McIntosh
Musical Director: Lisa St. Clair
Associate Producer: David Malahoff
Producer: Campbell Webster
CD Cover Photo : Michael Cooper
Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley, Gilbert Blythe, Anne and Gilbert, characters, titles and other indicia of Anne are trademarks and/or Canadian official marks of the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc. L.M. Montgomery is a trademark of Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Inc. Trademarks are used under licence by Anne and Gilbert Inc.
Anne and Gilbert, a musical by Jeffrey Hochhauser, Robert Johnston, and Nancy White is based upon the novels Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery and is produced with the permission of Ruth Macdonald and David Macdonald, trustees.
