Pygmalion in Ny Theatre is Ready to Greet You!

The Roundabout Theatre will see Broadway's fifthThe people behind the curtains include Gregory
revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion."Clarke, who is responsible for the incredible sound
Directed by David Grindley and starring Jeffersoneffects during the show; Jason Taylor, who has
Mays, this Broadway production is based on a Greekrendered a multi-dimensional look to each scene
myth. It was first opened on Broadway in 1914.through the lighting arrangement; and Jonathan
This show was the source of inspiration for "My FairFensom, who has designed terrific costumes as well
Lady", written as well as composed by Frederickas sets, to make the entire story look real on stage.
Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. It was made into aThe creative team also includes Majella Hurley, who is
screen musical in 1964, featuring George Cukor asa dialect coach. He assists Jefferson perform better
the director, and Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrisonas Henry Higgins, who takes up the task of changing
as the star cast. The movie clicked with the audienceEliza's dialect.
to such an extent that it grabbed eight Oscars,"Pygmalion" will start its previews on September 21,
including one for the Best Picture!at the American Airlines Theatre. The opening night is
The lead character of Professor Henry Higgins inscheduled to be held on October 18 this year. The
"Pygmalion" is played by Jefferson Mays, who won ashow will run through December 16.
Tony Award in 2004 for his striking performance inThis is the right time to book tickets for "Pygmalion."
the show "I Am My Own Wife." The story revolvesDon't expect to get tickets on the very day of the
around this professor, who thinks it's easy to changeshow. Box offices have started issuing tickets and
people by simply changing their speaking styles. Underthey are been sold in huge numbers everyday. If you
this misconception, he decides to induce a thoroughwant to save your time and energy, it's best to call
make-over of an uneducated girl, named Eliza, living inthe ticketing service for home delivery of your
the streets of London. with a view to turn her into atickets or order online. These services have
poised high-class lady. In the process of teaching herresources under their command that can arrange for
smart ways to communicate, he realizes thattickets.
changing lifestyles is more than just changing theIf you are lucky, you might even get front row
way you speak. It's a complicated emotional process.tickets for "Pygmalion." There is nothing better than
"Pygmalion" stars Claire Danes as Eliza. This is herwatching the skilled artists perform from so close!
debut production on Broadway. With this show, sheAnd when the story is about an image make-over,
has got a role in another Broadway production titledyou certainly need to take a closer look at what's
"Stardust", in which she stars opposite Michellehappening on the stage!
Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro!