Pearl Theatre Company

Directed by Gus Kaikkonen

Sept 29 • Dec 23

The deliriously romantic Raina thrills to the sights, sounds, and grandeur of war. Then one night a battle-stained soldier drops into her bedroom, holds her at gunpoint, and asks for a piece of chocolate. Arms and the Man, Bernard Shaw's delicious send-up of the romantic view of war, has enjoyed continuous popularity since its premiere in 1894, surprising the playwright himself. After the opening performance, Shaw took the stage to tumultuous applause-and boos from one noisy dissenter. Shaw called out cheerfully, "My friend, I agree with you completely. But who are you and I against so many?" As young Raina opens her eyes to the truths of war and courage we are one with audiences for more than a century who have been amused and touched by her struggle to choose the right world view-and the man-for her.

Click here to buy tickets online or call The Pearl Box Office at 212•598•9802

2006-2007 Performance Calendar.



		Directed by Gus Kaikkonen Sept 29 • Dec 23 The deliriously romantic Raina thrills to the sights, sounds, and grandeur of war. Then one night a battle-stained soldier drops into her bedroom, holds her at gunpoint, and asks for a piece of chocolate. Arms and the Man, Bernard Shaw's delicious send-up of the romantic view of war, has enjoyed continuous popularity since its premiere in 1894, surprising the playwright himself. After the opening performance, Shaw took the stage to tumultuous applause-and boos from one noisy dissenter. Shaw called out cheerfully, "My friend, I agree with you completely. But who are you and I against so many?" As young Raina opens her eyes to the truths of war and courage we are one with audiences for more than a century who have been amused and touched by her struggle to choose the right world view-and the man-for her. Click here to buy tickets online or call The Pearl Box Office at 212•598•9802 2006-2007 Performance Calendar.