Nikki M. James to Lead OTHERLAND Reading at Shaw New York 2013; Lineup Announced

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, is proud to present Shaw New York 2013, the annuAl Shaw-based festival in New York City, with events now through October 13 at The Pearl Theatre Company's 555 West 42nd Street home. Tickets at www.pearltheatre.org or 212-563-9261.

Shaw New York 2013 features the rarely seen Shaw comedy, You Never Can Tell, a co-production between The Pearl Theatre Company and Gingold Theatrical Group. Directed by David Staller, You Never Can Tell runs September 3 through October 13 at the Pearl Theatre, 555 West 42nd Street.

In You Never Can Tell, it's the turn of the 20th century, and a world-famous author and her grown children have returned to England after 18 years abroad. But when her missing husband (who may also be the missing father) appears out of the blue, this fascinating clan face love, family, money, sex, social and political issues, women's rights-and the dangers of dentists in love. Shaw's whimsical wit whirls us into a world where sweeping change has unexpected comic consequences.

Monday, September 23 at 7pm
Otherland by David Cote (TimeOut NY's Theater editor) - A staged reading of a new play commissioned by Gingold Theatrical Group, featuring Tony winners Nikki M. James and Harriet Harris, directed by David Staller.
This fascinating comedy follows a young woman determined to come to terms with a past that may or may not be true. Taking a cue from Shaw who was a theatrical critic turned playwright, all of the plays developed by GTG feature works written by arts journalists. Tickets are $15 ($10 to Pearl subscribers), 212-563-9261.

Wednesday, October 2 at 8pm
A Shaw Concert featuring internationally renowned concert pianist Timo Andres celebrating music that Shaw championed as 'modern' while he was a music critic: Wagner, Strauss, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Brahms. With some of Shaw's favorite Beethoven selections, as well as one of Timo Andres' own works. Mr. Andres will be joined by fellow pianist, David Kaplan.
Tickets are $20 ($15 to Pearl subscribers), 212-563-9261.

Monday, October 7 at 2pm
Critics' Symposium - Come watch a team of critics examine the ever-changing needs of their field.
This panel will include David Cote and HeLen Shaw (TimeOut NY), Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune), Jason Zinoman (New York Times), Linda Winer(Newsday), Jeremy Gerard (Bloomberg) with moderator Jeffrey Eric Jenkins. This event is free, with limited seating. Reservations a must. 212-563-9261

Friday, October 11 at 2pm
A Shaw Symposium with an international team of Shaw scholars, directors and actors examine some of the themes most potently raised in Shaw's comedy,You Never Can Tell -- Women's rights, modern drama, and all of Shaw's pet socio-political favorites. This event is free, with limited seating. Reservations a must. 212-563-9261