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On Site Opera to Launch 'The Figaro Project' with THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, 6/9-13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


On Site Opera has garnered considerable acclaim for its immersive, site-specific productions since stage director Eric Einhorn founded it just three years ago.

On Site Opera Launches THE FIGARO PROJECT With THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO AND THE GUILTY MOTHER
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 4, 2015


On Site Opera has garnered considerable acclaim for its immersive, site-specific productions since stage director Eric Einhorn founded it just three years ago. This summer, the company kicks off its most ambitious undertaking to date:The Figaro Project. On Site Opera will offer lesser-known operatic adaptations of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais' (1732-1799) famed trilogy of Figaro plays: The Barber of Seville (1775), The Marriage of Figaro (1784) and The Guilty Mother(1792). The Figaro Project will reacquaint audiences with their favorite Beaumarchais' characters in new and unexpected ways in non-traditional venues across New York City.

Flat Earth Theatre Stages PYGMALION, Now thru 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2014


Exactly one century since its 1914 London premiere, Flat Earth Theatre presents PYGMALION, George Bernard Shaw's classic comedy of manners, newly adapted and directed by local fiction writer and Flat Earth Company Member Devon Jones. This irreverent reimagining of Shaw's time-tested story will run today, August 22nd - 30th, 2014, and will be the third and final production in Flat Earth's 2014 Season, 'Literature in Dystopia.'

A DANCE OF DEATH Begins Tonight at the Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2014


Commissioned by the Finborough Theatre from Cerberus Theatre, the UK premiere and the English world premiere of controversial German playwright Rolf Hochhuth's Sommer 14 - A Dance of Death in a brand new translation opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season today, 5 August 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 7 August at 7.30pm).

Photo Flash: First Look at Cal Shakes' PYGMALION
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


California Shakespeare Theater continues its 2014 season with George Bernard Shaw's brilliant Pygmalion, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone. Pygmalion plays at the Bruns Amphitheater from now through August 24. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Flat Earth Theatre to Stage PYGMALION, 8/22-30
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2014


Exactly one century since its 1914 London premiere, Flat Earth Theatre presents PYGMALION, George Bernard Shaw's classic comedy of manners, newly adapted and directed by local fiction writer and Flat Earth Company Member Devon Jones. This irreverent reimagining of Shaw's time-tested story will run August 22nd - 30th, 2014, and will be the third and final production in Flat Earth's 2014 Season, "Literature in Dystopia."

Cal Shakes to Continue Season with PGYMALION, 7/30-8/24
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2014


California Shakespeare Theater continues its 2014 season with George Bernard Shaw's brilliant Pygmalion, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone. Pygmalion plays at the Bruns Amphitheater from July 30 through August 24.

A DANCE OF DEATH to Play Finborough Theatre, Begin. 5 August
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2014


Commissioned by the Finborough Theatre from Cerberus Theatre, the UK premiere and the English world premiere of controversial German playwright Rolf Hochhuth's Sommer 14 - A Dance of Death in a brand new translation opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 5 August 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 7 August at 7.30pm).

Pear Avenue Theatre Presents PYGMALION, Now thru 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2014


The Pear Avenue Theatre's closing production of its 13th season celebrates the 100th anniversary of a classic play from one of our most revered and beloved playwrights, George Bernard Shaw. Written in 1912, Pygmalion premiered on the London stage in April, 2014, and became an instant hit for Shaw and his leading lady, Stella Campbell, in the role of Eliza. Audiences for the last century have enjoyed this timeless tale of an East End flower girl and her West End phonetics tutor. Pear veteran actor and director Michael Champlin helms the production, which runs today, June 20 through July 13, 2014 (no performance on July 4th).

Pear Avenue Theatre to Present PYGMALION, 6/20-7/14
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2014


The Pear Avenue Theatre's closing production of its 13th season celebrates the 100th anniversary of a classic play from one of our most revered and beloved playwrights, George Bernard Shaw. Written in 1912, Pygmalion premiered on the London stage in April, 2014, and became an instant hit for Shaw and his leading lady, Stella Campbell, in the role of Eliza. Audiences for the last century have enjoyed this timeless tale of an East End flower girl and her West End phonetics tutor. Pear veteran actor and director Michael Champlin helms the production, which runs June 20 through July 13, 2014 (no performance on July 4th).

BWW Reviews: Main Street Theater's HEARTBREAK HOUSE is Thought Provoking Social Commentary
by David Clarke - May 9, 2014


George Bernard Shaw was profoundly affected by World War I. His first full-length piece following the war was HEARTBREAK HOUSE, which exposes the devastating aspects of the idle and self-indulgent British upper echelon. Main Street Theater is giving Houston audiences heavy social commentary, featuring Shaw's celebrated wit, with their well-executed production of HEARTBREAK HOUSE.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Main Street Theater's HEARTBREAK HOUSE, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014


Main Street Theater presents George Bernard Shaw's bracing farce, HEARTBREAK HOUSE. With previews today, May 3, 4, and 7, Heartbreak House opens May 8 and runs through June 1 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Main Street Theater's HEARTBREAK HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2014


Main Street Theater presents George Bernard Shaw's bracing farce, HEARTBREAK HOUSE. With previews May 3, 4, and 7, Heartbreak House opens May 8 and runs through June 1 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

MY FAIR LADY, INTO THE WOODS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS & More Set for OSTC's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 28, 2014


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its second full season in their new state-of-the-art theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with Lerner and Loewe's stunning Broadway classic, My Fair Lady.

Alice Bailey-Johnson, Ian Bartholomew and More Set for OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 22, 2013


Casting is announced for OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR, a Theatre Royal Stratford East Production:

Christopher Guilmet & Pamela Brumley to Lead Stages St. Louis' MY FAIR LADY; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2013


Hailed as one of the greatest musicals of all time, My Fair Lady (September 6 through October 6) is the perfect grand finale to the STAGES ST. LOUIS record-breaking 27thseason. This romantic fancy radiates a charm and sophistication unlike any other musical and reigns as an American masterpiece. Lerner and Loewe's score couldn't be closer to pure perfection, with memorable show-stoppers such as 'I Could Have Danced All Night,' 'On the Street Where You Live,' and 'Get Me to the Church on Time.' You'll 'grow accustomed' to this 'loverly' classic as 'your heart takes flight.'

Photo Flash: Inside Project Shaw's PYGMALION
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2012


Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW just presented PYGMALION - George Bernard Shaw'a most popular play - on Monday, November 19 at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. Check out photos from the event below!

Project Shaw to Present PYGMALION, 11/19
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 31, 2012


Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents PYGMALION - George Bernard Shaw'a most popular play - on Monday, November 19 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Presents PORTRAITS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2011


Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).

Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Presents PORTRAITS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011


Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).

Oh! The Towering Feeling! 'My Fair Lady' at Opera House
by Nancy Grossman - Feb 10, 2008


Cameron Mackintosh and the National Theatre of Great Britain bring award-winning production to Boston, featuring dazzling costumes and sets, creative choreography, outstanding direction and performances - the complete package!

Claire Danes to Star as Eliza in 'Pygmalion' Revival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2007


Screen star Claire Danes, most recently seen on screen in the all-star cast of Evening, will play Eliza Doolittle to Jefferson Mays' Henry Higgins in the Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway

Jefferson Mays to Star in Roundabout's Pygmalion This Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007


Variety.com reports that Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (I am My Own Wife) will star in the fifth Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion.

Pygmalion FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Pygmalion have there been?
Pygmalion has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1914, Broadway which opened in 1926, Broadway which opened in 1938, Broadway which opened in 1945, Broadway which opened in 1987, Off-Broadway which opened in 1991, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2007, Off-Broadway which opened in 2018, Off-Broadway which opened in 2018 and West End which opened in 2023.

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