George Bernard Shaw News

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with Off-Broadway previews to begin April 9, prior to its official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

AUDITION INFORMATION: Saturday March 27 2-5pm at Spotlighters Theatre Monday March 29 7-10pm at Spotlighters Theatre

This Spring, Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre presents CANDIDA -- George Bernard Shaw's classic about a clergyman and his wife who captures the attention of a young poet -- with previews scheduled to begin February 24, prior to its official press opening on March 7 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in Manhattan. Tony and Oscar Award-winner Tony Walton, who helmed the Irish Repertory's acclaimed revivals of Shaw's THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE and MAJOR BARBARA, will direct.

The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

Silver Spring Stage presents Die! Mommie! Die! by Charles Busch, directed by Michael Sandner and produced by Patty Edwards, a comic melodrama of secrets and murder when a daughter plots to kill her own mother after her father s mysterious death. Die! Mommie! Die! will perform weekends March 5 to March 28.

Due to the winter storm, Irish Repertory Theatre has postponed today's 3pm reading of Sean McLoughlin's NOAH AND THE TOWER FLOWER. The free reading has been rescheduled for Friday, March 5 at 3pm.

The American Conservatory Theater Master of Fine Arts Program presents Glen Berger's inventive play O Lovely Glowworm, or Scenes of Great Beauty, directed by Alex Harvey.

Colorado's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse presents MY FAIR LADY. Lerner & Loewe's legendary musical transports audiences to the lively heart of London with unforgettable songs in this delightful American musical classic which has captivated audiences for more than 50 years.

Silver Spring Stage presents Die! Mommie! Die! by Charles Busch, directed by Michael Sandner and produced by Patty Edwards, a comic melodrama of secrets and murder when a daughter plots to kill her own mother after her father s mysterious death. Die! Mommie! Die! will perform weekends March 5 to March 28.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW announces their show for MONDAY MARCH 22 at 7pm at THE PLAYERS (located at 16 Gramercy Park South (20th St. east of Park Av))-George BERNARD SHAW's 'THE DOCTOR's DILEMMA'.

Last night, February 26, Alec Baldwin ('30 Rock' and co-host of next Sunday's Oscars) visited the Irish Repertory Theatre for its revival of George Bernard Shaw's CANDIDA, which is currently in previews and set to open Sunday, March 7.

Due to the winter storm, Irish Repertory Theatre has postponed today's 3pm reading of Sean McLoughlin's NOAH AND THE TOWER FLOWER. The free reading has been rescheduled for Friday, March 5 at 3pm.

This Spring, Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre presents CANDIDA -- George Bernard Shaw's classic about a clergyman and his wife who captures the attention of a young poet -- with previews scheduled to begin February 24, prior to its official press opening on March 7 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in Manhattan. Tony and Oscar Award-winner Tony Walton, who helmed the Irish Repertory's acclaimed revivals of Shaw's THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE and MAJOR BARBARA, will direct.

Continuing its tradition of devoting an entire season to exploring the work of a single playwright, Muddy Waters Theatre Company opens its Eugene O'Neill season with the passion-filled DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS presented March 12-28, 2010 in the Kranzberg Arts Center, located in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Building at Grand and Olive in Grand Center.

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its 2010 seaon which will include Bingo: Scenes of Money and Death, Love Story, Yes, Prime Minister, The Critic, The Real Inspector Hound, and more.

According to a reprepresentattive for Natalie Portman, the actress will not be involved in the upcoming remake of 'My Fair Lady' film. A report from Star magazine suggested that Portman had been campaigning for the role immortalized by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film.

Take part in a ST. PATRICK'S DAY GALA!WEDNESDAY March 17th at 6pm at THE PLAYERS, located at 16 Gramercy Park South (20th St. east of Park Av).

Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented THE PHILANDERER A rollicking comedy of manners by George Bernard Shaw on Monday, February 15th at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Steve Carter's PECONG starring Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, directed by Arthur French, for a Limited Engagement at the National Black Theatre | March 12th - 28th