Major Barbara
Comedy - Revival
Martin Beck Theatre (October 30, 1956 - November 17, 1956)
Morosco Theatre (November 19, 1956 - May 18, 1957)
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 29, 1956
- Opening Date: October 30, 1956
- Closing Date: May 18, 1957
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 232
Playwright: George Bernard Shaw
Synopsis
Wealthy Lady Britomart must reunite with her estranged arms manufacturer husband in order to marry off her daughters, including Salvation Army major Barbara, in George Bernard Shaw's critique of capitalism, war, religion and other political issues.
Opening Night Cast
| Glynis Johns | Barbara Undershaft | |
| Charles Laughton | Andrew Undershaft | |
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Burgess Meredith | Adolphus Cusins |
| Cornelia Otis Skinner | Lady Britomart Undershaft | |
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Eli Wallach | Bill Walker |
| John Astin | Morrison | |
| Colin Keith-Johnston | Peter Shirley | |
| Walter Burke | Snobby Price |
Opening Night Production Credits
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George Bernard Shaw | Playwright |
| Charles Laughton | Director | |
| Donald Oenslager | Scenic Design | |
| Dorothy Jeakins | Costume Design | |
| Donald Oenslager | Lighting Design | |
| Oscar E. Olesen | General Manager |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Dorothy Jeakins | Nominee |
| 1957 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Donald Oenslager | Nominee |
| 1957 | Stage Technician | Howard McDonald | Winner |
