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 presented BACK TO METHUSELAH:PART TWO - a comedy of epic proportions by George Bernard Shaw - last night, February 27 at The Players Club. Now in its seventh sold-out year, Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw.
On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, Tony Award winner Roger Rees will perform his one-man show, What You Will in a special appearance at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF. Rees replaces Brian Bedford, who, due to scheduling conflicts, will be unable to perform his one-man show, The Lunatic, The Lover and the Poet, as previously announced.
Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW will present BACK TO METHUSELAH:PART TWO - a comedy of epic proportions by George Bernard Shaw - on Monday, February 27 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.
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.
This past week The Michigan Shakespeare Festival held 2012 Season Auditions in Detroit, Jackson, and Chicago. Offers have been made and accepted for some primary roles.
Sally Pesetsky, last seen at the MSF as Daisy in Driving Miss Daisy, will be performing as the Duchess of York, the villainous Richard's mother, in Richard III and as Mrs. Higgins, the voice of wit and reason to her son Henry, in Pygmalion. "Sally brings such joy and class to her roles, she's wonderful to work with and I'm elated to have her back in the company," says Artistic Director Janice L Blixt, "I think she'll work very well with David Turrentine-who's playing Richard-and will give a role, that is often about wailing, wonderful dignity."
Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Morris Performing Arts Center into 1912 London in this Broadway classic.
Seattle Shakespeare Company presents Pygmailion by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jeff Steitzer, February 23 - March 11, 2012. Check out the production photos below!
North Carolina Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn welcomes one of the world's most celebrated pianists to North Carolina later this month. At the same time, he is reacquainted with an old friend.
Director and actor Natalija Nogulich has been named as director for the Chicago premiere of songwriter Spider Saloff's one-woman musical, THE ROAR OF THE BUTTERFLY, to be presented by KMP Artists at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater May 2 - 20, 2012. In the tradition of Lilly Tomlin and Tracey Ullman, Saloff portrays eight different characters in this new musical comedy.
The Morris Performing Arts Center presents one of Broadway's enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY February 24-25 at 8pm, with an additional performance on February 25 at 2pm. This musical is based on George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," with book, music, and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, MY FAIR LADY is triumphant.
MY FAIR LADY returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center with all of the grandeur and romance that has made this musical one of Broadway's icons. The show runs for one weekend only on February 24th and 25th.
Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall to 1912 London in this Broadway classic. Professional Facilities Management brings this show, upon which the classic 1964 Audrey Hepburn movie was based, to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, March 7 through Sunday, March 11 for a limited 8 performances.
Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith has announced eight productions on subscription for the company's third year in its new home, the Mead Center for American Theater.
San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo has announced San Jose Repertory Theatre's 2012-2013 season, with seven productions starting August 30, 2012 to July 14, 2013.
North Carolina Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn welcomes one of the world's most celebrated pianists to North Carolina later this month. At the same time, he is reacquainted with an old friend.
