Pygmalion Revival 1987

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 26, 1987
Closing: August 02, 1987

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Plymouth Theatre
236 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

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Washington Stage Guild Closes Season with World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Get the latest cast updates for the Washington Stage Guild's production of AN UNBUILT LIFE.

Washington Stage Guild Closes Season with World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Get the latest updates on the area premiere of VICTORIAN LADIES’ DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE by the Washington Stage Guild. Stay tuned for more information about the show.

Washington Stage Guild Presents Area Premiere of THE VICTORIAN LADIES' DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


The Washington Stage Guild enters the Winter of their 2023-2024 season with the DC-area premiere of Patricia Milton's The Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective. Get all the production details here!

How Often Are Broadway Plays Adapted Into Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 8, 2023


This time, the reader question was: With Purlie Victorious returning to Broadway, what are other plays that were revived on Broadway after their musical adaptations premiered?

Shakespeare & Company Reveals THE CONTENTION (HENRY VI, PART 11) Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


The cast has been revealed for The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer and staged June 17 through July 15, opening Saturday, June 24.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Theatre For A New Audience Presents EXPERIMENTAL WORKSHOPS/EXPLORING THE HISTORIES Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023


Theatre for a New Audience  presents EXPERIMENTAL WORKSHOPS/EXPLORING THE HISTORIES.  Performances run January 26-February 5, 2023.

Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME to Open at Washington Stage Guild This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023


The Washington Stage Guild will continue its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with Endgame by Samuel Beckett, directed by Alan Wade. Performances begin January 26 - 28 with four Pay-What-You-Can previews and run until February 19, 2023.

The Washington Stage Guild Opens 37th Season With THE GOOD DOCTOR by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2022


The Washington Stage Guild will kick off its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with The Good Doctor by Neil Simon, adapted from the stories of Anton Chekhov, directed by founding member Laura Giannarelli.

Former Shaw Festival Artistic Director Christopher Newton Passes Away at 85
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2021


The Shaw Festival is mourning the death of Christopher Newton, former artistic director, who died peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 85. Actor, stage manager, playwright, artistic director, Mr. Newton made a momentous impact and life-long contributions to the Canadian theatre landscape and performing arts.

Photo Flash: Geva Theatre Center's Season Concludes with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Geva's 17-18 Wilson Stage Season Concludes With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

UK Premiere From Radical German Playwright Rolf Hochhuth Comes to Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018


The UK and English language premiere of Death of a Hunter opens at the Finborough Theatre on Sunday, 1 April 2018 for nine Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees including a performance in German on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 (Press Night: Monday, 2 April 2018 at 7.30pm).

Photo Flash: THE TIN WOMAN Celebrates Chicago Premiere at Theatre at the Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017


Audiences and critics filled the house for the Opening Night of The Tin Woman at Theatre at the Center (TATC) on Sunday, July 16. This was the Chicagoland premiere of Sean Grennan's newest play starring Erin Noel Grennan in the lead role. The Jeff Recommended play The Tin Woman continues its run at TATC through August 13. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!

On Site Opera Presents Mozart's THE SECRET GARDENER, 5/11-13
by Molly Tracy - Mar 7, 2017


Known for staging 'the ultimate in intimate productions' (The New York Times), On Site Opera (OSO) presents a trio of exciting new site-specific opera productions in 2017, beginning May 11-13 with Mozart's rarely-performed early opera The Secret Gardener (La finta giardiniera) at the West Side Community Garden.

Starry PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Opens Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


The Old Globe presents a revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Philippe Bowgen, Donald Faison, Hal Linden, Justin Long, Luna Velez and More Tapped for PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Philippe Bowgen, Donald Faison, Hal Linden, Justin Long, Luna Velez and More Tapped for PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Olivier Award-Winning Director Howard Davies Passes Away at 71
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2016


According to BBC News, Olivier Award-winning director Howard Davies passed away yesterday. He was 71 years old.

BWW Review: Tony Winner Paulo Szot Stars MY FAIR LADY Revival in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 1, 2016


Regarded as one of most popular musicals of all time, the classic My Fair Lady turns 60 and receives this month a new theatrical production signed by the Director Jorge Takla. With a great cast and live orchestra, the show - based on the classic Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw - tells the story of an aristocrat teacher, Mr. Henry Higgins, who takes up the challenge to transform the poor Eliza Doolittle, street vendor without any refinement, in a society lady. With luxurious scenery and costumes, the show will have place at the Santander Theatre, in Sao Paulo, between August 27 and November 6, 2016.

Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Starring Jenna Fischer, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2016


The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star. It will be directed by Gordon Edelstein in a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre, where Edelstein serves as Artistic Director (and no, he is not related to Barry).

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by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2016


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THE OFFICE's Jenna Fischer and More to Star in Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2016


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star.

Trisha Brown Retrospective Dances Into UW World Series This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016


Washington State native Trisha Brown is considered the most widely acclaimed choreographer of the postmodern era. For over 50 years, she pushed the limits of choreographic movement, changing modern dance forever. At 79, Trisha Brown has choreographed her last dances. In celebration of her life's work, Trisha Brown Dance Company returns to the choreographer's home state to perform the final performances of her works for the proscenium stage as part of a retrospective presented by University of Washington's World Series at Meany Hall.

Trisha Brown Retrospective to Dance Into UW World Series, 2/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2015


Washington State native Trisha Brown is considered the most widely acclaimed choreographer of the postmodern era. For over 50 years, she pushed the limits of choreographic movement, changing modern dance forever. At 79, Trisha Brown has choreographed her last dances. In celebration of her life's work, Trisha Brown Dance Company returns to the choreographer's home state to perform the final performances of her works for the proscenium stage as part of a retrospective presented by University of Washington's World Series at Meany Hall.

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.
What Tony Awards has Pygmalion been nominated for?
Best Revival for The Shubert OrganizationBest Revival for Jerome Minskoff and Best Revival for Duncan C. Weldon.

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