George Bernard Shaw News

What did an eminent museum curator, a Dominican Abbess, and George Bernard Shaw have to say to each other? Plenty! The Best of Friends gives us Shaw himself, largely in his own words, along with two extraordinary figures from the early 20th century.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented MAJOR BARBARA- George Bernard Shaw's irreverent comedy of just about everything Monday, May 24 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

According to Variety, the reimagined production of PETER PAN by Three Sixty, currently playing in San Fransisco, will embark on a National Tour sometime in the fall. Tour dates have not yet been announced, however, the multi-media spectacular is scheduled to play out in San Fransisco through October. Producers tell Variety that Los Angeles will likely be the next stop, with New York also in the mix. Producers are seeking to make special arrangements with Actor's Equity for the tour.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents MAJOR BARBARA- George Bernard Shaw's irreverent comedy of just about everything Monday, May 24 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

A reimagined production of PETER PAN is currently playing the Embarcadero in San Francisco. This novel, new production is played inside a white tent and uses 360 degree projectors to immerse both the actors and the audience in the magic of Neverland.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents MAJOR BARBARA- George Bernard Shaw's irreverent comedy of just about everything Monday, May 24 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

Ahoy! Come aboard the Waterfront Museum for our 2010 spring and summer events. SHOWBOAT SHAZZAM 2010 (formerly CircuSundays): New York's acclaimed little big top at sea launches its 14th season of professional performers from around the globe

Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the plays of the Theater's 2010-2011 mainstage season. Highlighting the work of artists both local and international, the season ranges from the world premiere by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to classic works by Shakespeare and Shaw.

The stage is set for one of our most exciting seasons ever. The 2010/2011 season is our 20th Anniversary and one of our most exhilarating, diverse seasons we have ever done.

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the upcoming remake of the 1964 classic My Fair Lady is still in the works, despite comments made at the Cannes Film Festival by the film's would-be star, Carey Mulligan, that hinted otherwise. Mulligan had commented that the film 'has gone away for a little while.'

Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the plays of the Theater's 2010-2011 mainstage season. Highlighting the work of artists both local and international, the season ranges from the world premiere by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to classic works by Shakespeare and Shaw.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents MAJOR BARBARA- George Bernard Shaw's irreverent comedy of just about everything Monday, May 24 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

Silver Spring Stage is proud to present The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler as a special benefit to the theater for 5 performances only this weekend May 14 to May 16. This exceptional celebration of women and empowerment will move audiences seamlessly from laughter to tears to rejoicing. Silver Spring Stage dedicates this benefit to two veterans of its theater community who succumbed to cancer last year. The proceeds will support Silver Spring Stage and two cancer foundations. The production is directed by Grace Overbeke, Christie Walser, and Rayona Young and features new and familiar actors to the Stage.

The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with WHITE WOMAN STREET by Sebastian Barry, author of 'Our Lady of Sligo' and 'The Steward of Christendom'. Directed by Charlotte Moore

The acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an independent, professional theatre company located on the Drew University campus. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving 100,000 adults and children annually, it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other world classics.

The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with WHITE WOMAN STREET by Sebastian Barry, author of 'Our Lady of Sligo' and 'The Steward of Christendom'. Directed by Charlotte Moore

Silver Spring Stage is proud to present The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler as a special benefit to the theater for 5 performances only this weekend May 14 to May 16. This exceptional celebration of women and empowerment will move audiences seamlessly from laughter to tears to rejoicing. Silver Spring Stage dedicates this benefit to two veterans of its theater community who succumbed to cancer last year. The proceeds will support Silver Spring Stage and two cancer foundations. The production is directed by Grace Overbeke, Christie Walser, and Rayona Young and features new and familiar actors to the Stage.

President Thomas J. Schwarz, will preside at the 38th Commencement ceremony at Purchase College State University of New York on Friday, May 14 at 1 PM on the West Lawn adjacent to The Performing Arts Center (735 Anderson Hill Road). Degrees will be awarded to approximately 1032 undergraduates and 55 graduate students.

The weather is so beautiful and the dogwoods, azaleas, tulips, and magnolias are in full bloom, and as May rolls around, DC area theatres are bursting with new productions.

Beck Center for the Arts is proud to announce its 2010/2011 professional theater season, featuring something for every taste and the reopening of the Studio Theater.