Bernard Shaw News

Artistic Director Sean Murray is proud to announce Cygnet Theatre's second World Premiere production - acclaimed local writer Richard Platt's RIPPLES FROM WALDEN POND - An Evening with Henry David Thoreau. This production, which began as a staged-reading in collaboration with Write Out Loud, will once again feature Cygnet Resident Artist Francis Gercke as Thoureau, and will be directed by Eric Poppick. RIPPLES FROM WALDEN POND will run for four performances only, April 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th at 7:30pm. All four performances will take place at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town State Historic Park.

Aurora Theatre Company founding Artistic Director Barbara Oliver returns to the company for its 20th anniversary season to direct Arthur Schnitzler's (La Ronde) first theatrical work for the stage, ANATOL. This World Premiere translation, commissioned by Aurora Theatre Company, from renowned Schnitzler expert (and Berkeley resident) Margret Schaefer, features Mike Ryan (Shakespeare Santa Cruz) in his Aurora debut as Anatol, along with Aurora veterans Tim Kniffin (Trouble in Mind, The Best Man) and Delia MacDougall (SEX, The Old Neighborhood). ANATOL plays April 6 through May 13 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($30-55) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents George Bernard Shaw's WIDOWERS' HOUSES - the play that started him on his epic playwriting journey - on Monday, April 23 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. The show is produced and directed by David Staller.

George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN will have a limited engagement at Access Theater March 9 - April 1, 2012.

Access Theater will present a 3-week extension of Bedlam's critically acclaimed revival of George Bernard Shaw's rarely produced 1923 masterpiece SAINT JOAN. This Off-Broadway presentation marks the first time in 19 years that SAINT JOAN has been staged professionally in New York City. In this bold, environmental staging directed by Eric Tucker, Shaw's play is performed in its entirety using an ensemble of only four actors to play all 24 roles. Now playing at Access Theater in Tribeca, added performances will take place April 24 - May 13.

Epic Theatre Ensemble, now in their 11th year, presents William Shakespeare's MACBETH, part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national program of the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest.

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Today in 1976, the first Broadway revival of My Fair Lady opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 377 performances. My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a well born lady. The musical's 1956 Broadway production was a hit, setting what was then the record for the longest run of any major musical theatre production in history. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version, and numerous revivals.

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Gingold Theatrical Group's GOLDEN SHAMROCK GALA was held last night at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South), honoring the talents of playwright, Terrence McNally, actor, Brian Murray and, of course, George Bernard Shaw. BWW was there to cover this event. Check out the photos below!

Gingold Theatrical Group's GOLDEN SHAMROCK GALA will be held in the evening on Saturday, March 17 at the Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South), honoring the prodigious talents of playwright, Terrence McNally, actor, Brian Murray and, of course, George Bernard Shaw.

The Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) presents HEARTBREAK HOUSE by George Bernard Shaw, playing The Space Theatre March 30 - April 29. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org.

Act II Playhouse concludes its 2011/12 season with the classic Broadway musical My Fair Lady, directed and reimagined for the theatre's intimate venue and a small ensemble cast by Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin. The classic musical begins April 24 and runs through May 20.

There are some authors who just have a complete mastery of storytelling and the English language so that their works live on forever. No, oddly enough considering the source of the production, I am not talking about William Shakespeare but George Bernard Shaw. This is never more evident than in his master work, "Pygmalion" which is currently being presented by the Seattle Shakespeare Company. And as wonderful as the play itself is, Seattle Shakes current production is equally as rich and vibrant and pays full homage to the work and the man.

George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN will have a limited engagement at Access Theater March 9 - April 1, 2012.

All My Sons plays in the Severson Theatre March 8 - 25, 2012.