presented by The Irish Repertory Theatre & Gingold Theatrical Group
by George Bernard Shaw
directed and adapted by David Staller
April 26 – July 1, 2012
Man and Superman is generally considered to be one of Shaw’s comedic masterpieces. The story involves the simple premise of a man, Jack Tanner, determined not to marry his ward, Ann Whitefield, who is equally determined to land him. Ann chases Jack from London, across the channel, into the mountains of Spain, and even to Hell and back (in the famous dream scene of Don Juan in Hell).
★★★★ “… [AN] INTELLIGENT, CHARMING PRODUCTION” – Time Out New York
“A WHALE OF A GOOD TIME… STAGED WITH PROPULSIVE COMIC FORCE. A SUPERIOR PIECE OF WORK .” – Wall Street Journal
“A SPARKLING REVIVAL… IN ITS INTELLECTUAL ENERGY AND EXHILARATING VIVACITY, THIS PRODUCTION HONORS SHAW” – New York Times
“A PLEASURE TO SIT BACK AND LET SHAW’S WITTICISMS SINK IN… “Man and Superman” is a play of ideas, but here they go down nice and easy.” – New York Post
“Shaw’s 1903 “Man and Superman” … is packed with quips and philosophical zingers, and contains a zesty battle of the sexes. A THOUGHTFUL, BRIGHT AND LIVELY PRODUCTION. This luminous Irish Repertory production will resonate with audiences hungry for philosophical wit and humor.” – AP
“A THOROUGHLY ENGAGING PRODUCTION. Fortunately, the troupe Staller has gathered to wage his unceasingly enthusiastic arguments in Shaw’s favor is a merry, well-spoken one.” – Theatermania
“A REMARKABLE CAST…YOU REALLY NEED TO GO SEE THIS ONE.” — Irish Examiner