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Shaw classic ends run Sunday, June 19, 2011 and the Everyman season.

In the Greek myth of the same name, the sculptor Pygmalion creates his vision of the perfect woman, Galatea, and breathes life into the statue with the help of the gods. In George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, Professor Henry Higgins changes the life of a cockney flower girl through the magic of language and a good makeover. At the Everyman Theatre, director Eleanor Holdridge breathes new life into this timeless story which has been told and retold in many times and many ways since its publication in 1913.

The Washington Stage Guild presents Red Herring by Michael Hollinger

The Washington Stage Guild presents Red Herring by Michael Hollinger

With over 30 new productions opening on DC area stages, 4 large festivals, and 2 world premiere musicals, it may still be chilly outside, but DC area stages are sizzling and bursting with great theatre. So come visit the Nation's Capital and visit our vibrant theatre scene.

The Washington Stage Guild presents Magic by G.K. Chesterton and directed by Alan Wade

The Washington Stage Guild presents Magic by G.K. Chesterton and directed by Alan Wade

The Washington Stage Guild presents Magic by G.K. Chesterton and directed by Alan Wade

In less than a week, The Stage Guild will return to the boards with an evening of one-acts written by their favorite playwright, George Bernard Shaw. Biting, witty, and just down-right funny! Don't you think its time for DC to take itself less seriously?

In less than a week, The Stage Guild will return to the boards with an evening of one-acts written by their favorite playwright, George Bernard Shaw. Biting, witty, and just down-right funny! Don't you think its time for DC to take itself less seriously?

Washington Stage Guild is currently offering a lively production of Fanny's First Play, which is far from Shaw's best but features its own kind of passion...