"The Admirable Bashville; Or, Constancy Unrewarded" by George Bernard Shaw is a comedic play that satirizes the conventions of Victorian society and the class system. Set in England, the play follows the adventures of Bashville, a resourceful butler who rises above his station through wit and cunning. As Bashville navigates the whims of his eccentric employers and the pitfalls of social hierarchy, Shaw uses sharp wit and clever dialogue to skewer the hypocrisy and absurdity of the upper class. Through Bashville's exploits, Shaw challenges traditional notions of class and status, offering a humorous critique of the social order. "The Admirable Bashville" is a witty and entertaining romp that provides a biting commentary on the foibles of Victorian society.

Chosen as the best new musical of the year by the Dallas Morning News, this adaptation of Shaw's burlesque masterpiece employs the sprightly style of a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The antics of the agile butler to derail the romance between his aristocratic mistress and a prizefighter unfold with wit and verbal dexterity while rendering Shaw's blank verse in dashing prose that is more natural to modern audiences. -- Publisher's description