About the Show

Gingold Theatrical Group presents a rare revival of Shaw’s almost historical comedy "Caesar and Cleopatra."

From the show:

One of Shaw’s most famous and least known plays, this remarkable comedy of epic proportions hasn’t been given a full NYC production in over 40 years! As an early attempt to craft a theatrical relationship that evolved into the Eliza/Higgins partnership of Shaw’s PYGMALION, this highly entertaining play from 1898 boldly addresses women’s rights, sexual roles, empowering the disenfranchised, having the courage to define the self in the face of social and societal rigid expectations, being an active and contributive member of the community, and even the dangers of Imperialist Colonization. Shaw reminds us that we’re all immigrants seeking to make our way in the world!

Critic Reviews (14)

"‘Caesar & Cleopatra,’ Dressed Down Yet Wised Up: George Bernard Shaw gets sensitively streamlined in a briskly entertaining production with winning performers at its center."
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4/5 Stars "George Bernard Shaw's historical comedy brings new life to ancient history."
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"In David Staller’s new adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s work, the worldly Caesar transforms a Lolita-like Cleopatra into a hardheaded political realist."
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"A Young Woman Attaches Herself to an Older Man for Power in 'Caesar and Cleopatra': Bernard Shaw's history play receives an off-Broadway revival."
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"Robert Cuccioli, Teresa Avia Lim, Brenda Braxton in Shaw's Comedy of Political Maneuvering, 'CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA'"
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"Especially since 'Caesar and Cleopatra' is such a rare visitor to these parts, one would like to see it presented straight up, if only to see how well it is aging. We are denied this opportunity at Theatre Row, where the production has been encumbered with a labored concept in which placing it on the site of a modern archeological dig."
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4/5 Stars "'Shaw Redux, with Reverent Irreverence': Director David Staller revisits Shaw's power duo, delightfully"
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"Shaw is always Shaw, and in a way his work always speaks for itself. Viewed through that lens, this Caesar and Cleopatra is a witty, engaging, and thought-provoking success."
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Cast and creative team

Gingold Theatrical Group