Starring Marla Schaffel and James Barbour, Jane Eyre began previews at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) on November 9 (postponed from Nov 7 and Nov 8) with an official opening on December 10 (postponed from Dec 3). The show closed on Sunday June 10, 2001 after playing 210 performances (including the special Actor's Fund performance) and 36 previews. Buntrock played the featured role of St. John Rivers, who was featured in the latter part of act 2, as well as covering the lead role of Rochester, which he performed 3 times in early 2001: March 11, May 1 and May 3. Buntrock could also be spotted in 3 other ensemble roles: a servant at Thornfield Hall, Mr Eshton- one of the society friends of Rochester, and one of the ensemble who tell Jane's story.

Listen to a Real Audio clip of Stephen R. Buntrock singing on the Jane Eyre CD, which was released on Nov 21, 2000 on Sony Classical.