The first of a two parts. Thomas Hardy’s magnificent final novel will be staged for the first time ever on a stage, in a musical adaptation.  Young Jude Fawley, born into poverty, becomes convinced through the presence of a teacher in his young life, that anything is possible.  He sets out to raise himself above his position and climb the highest heights.  Along the way, the love of his life, Sue Bridehead, will change his thinking about everything.  Beautiful, Victorian era music will figure prominently.

Estimated run time: 2 hours.

“He always remembered the appearance of the afternoon on which he awoke from his dream.”

The second of two parts. In this musical adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s final novel, Jude, now grown to manhood, is working to make a life for himself and his young wife.  But two ghosts from his past continue to haunt him, and two dreams of the future continue to both entice him and stand in his way.

Estimated run time: 2 hours.

"Suddenly there came along this wind something towards him—Surely it was the sound of bells, the voice of the city, faint and musical, calling to him, 'We are happy here!'"