Acrosstown Repertory Theatre stages "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" Dec. 4-20 in Gainesville, a holiday sequel to Pride and Prejudice. No under-4s.

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is staging “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” from Friday, Dec. 4, to Sunday, Dec. 20, at its theater in the Creekside Mall, 3501 SW Second Ave. Tickets are sold on the theater’s own ticket page, which lists every performance and the seats left.

Last checked 2026-11-09.

Upcoming dates

  • Fri. Dec. 4 to Sun. Dec. 20 (the full run)

The theater’s season page lists the run as Dec. 4 to 20, 2026. Performance days and curtain times are shown in the booking panel on its ticket page; if that panel will not load, call 352-278-9065 or email info@acrosstown.org and the theater will help you book.

The play is by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, and this production is directed by Kate Clement. It picks up two years after Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” ends and turns to Mary, the bookish middle Bennet sister, who is tired of watching her sisters’ romances from the sidelines. When the family comes together at Pemberley for Christmas, a surprise guest gives her hope of independence, a match for her mind and perhaps love.

It is the theater’s holiday show, between “Disenchanted!,” which closed Nov. 8, and “Marjorie Prime,” which runs Jan. 15-31, 2027.

Where it is and parking

Acrosstown performs at 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O, in the Creekside Mall, west of SW 34th Street and just west of the University of Florida campus. The theater says its regular shows are all held at this address. It does not publish parking details; for getting around town, see our getting around and parking page.

Tickets and cost

Buy tickets on Acrosstown’s ticket page or by phone at 352-278-9065. Season flex passes are sold on the same page. The theater does not list single-ticket prices outside its booking panel. Groups of eight or more for a single show can ask about a group discount by emailing info@acrosstown.org.

  • All sales are final. There are no refunds.
  • Exchanges for another show or date must be asked for by email at least 48 hours before showtime, and exchanges within the same production are not guaranteed.

What to know

  • Age: children under 4 are not admitted to any Acrosstown performance. The theater asks parents of children 5 to 18 to check each show’s description.
  • Doors: the lobby and box office open 30 minutes before showtime, and not earlier.
  • Seating: general admission. Arrive about 30 minutes early if you want your party to sit together.
  • Late arrivals: late seating is not guaranteed, and tickets may be forfeited if you arrive after showtime.
  • Accessibility: for wheelchair seating or other needs, email info@acrosstown.org before your visit.

For more holiday stage shows, see our holiday shows guide, the Hippodrome’s A Christmas Carol and A Twistmas Carol, and arts and exhibitions this month.

Dates and venues as listed on the Visit Gainesville calendar and confirmed on the organizer’s site.

Frequently asked questions

When is Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley in Gainesville?

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre lists the run as Dec. 4-20, 2026. Its ticket page shows each performance and the seats left.

Where is Acrosstown Repertory Theatre?

At 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O, in the Creekside Mall in Gainesville.

What is Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley about?

It is a sequel to Pride and Prejudice by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, set two years after the novel, with middle sister Mary Bennet as the heroine when the family gathers at Pemberley for Christmas.

Can I bring children to Acrosstown?

Children under 4 are not admitted to any Acrosstown performance. For older children, the theater asks parents to check each show’s description.

Are seats assigned at Acrosstown?

No. Seating is general admission, so the theater suggests arriving 30 minutes before showtime to sit together.