Mrs. Warren's Profession 1905

Opened: October 23, 1905

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MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION to be Presented as Part of Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024


Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw will kick-off Gingold Theatrical Group's 19th season of Project Shaw.

The Washington Stage Guild Continues 2021-22 Season With MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION By George Bernard Shaw
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022


 The Washington Stage Guild continues its 2021-2022 season with a play we first produced in 1991, George Bernard Shaw’s MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION.

Photo Flash: ActorsNET Presents MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2020


Once considered scandalous, George Bernard Shaw's witty Mrs. Warren's Profession takes to ActorsNET's Heritage Center stage March 13 through 29, starring area stage veterans Carol Thompson and George Hartpence.

BWW Review: MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION at ASB Waterfront Auckland
by Monica Moore - May 7, 2018


George Bernard's Shaw's play is a sharp comedy that rides on a social commentary based on his beliefs that prostitution is not about moral failure but economic necessity. Awarding-winning director Eleanor Bishop ( Boys 2017) is both a writer and director creating feminist theatre. Bishop has deconstructed and re-framed Shaw's work adding an extra character in the form of Kitty Warren's sister Liz who provides a window from a of a sex worker's perspective.

Chris Coleman Directs Final Production At The Armory, Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2018


The clash between a daughter's philanthropic idealism and her father's hard-headed capitalism is at the heart of George Bernard Shaw's witty and timely classic Major Barbara, which begins preview performances at The Armory on April 14, opens on April 20, and runs through May 13 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage.

Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION 2.0
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2018


Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill is celebrating its big win this year as Best Live Theater Venue in Albuquerque the Magazine's BEST OF THE CITY. In February, Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill will bring George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession to the stage in an adaptation by Matthew Yde which was commissioned by the theatre over a year ago. Finally, the production hits the boards.

ANW Announces Pay What You Can Performance of MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2017


A Noise Within (ANW) presents the third production of its 26th season, Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Michael Michetti, performing October 8 through November 18, 2017 (Press Opening October 14). Judith Scott, known for her role as Claudia Crane on the current FX series Snowfall, makes her ANW debut as the titular Kitty Warren. A special Pay-What-You-Can performance has been announced for Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine to Star in Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at McCarter
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017


McCarter Theatre Center closes the 2016-2017 Theater Series with a new production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel, a story of an African-American seamstress living in 1905 New York City pursuing her dreams of love and independence. Directed by Jade King Carroll, Intimate Apparel will run from May 5 to June 4.

California Shakespeare Theatre Presents YOU NEVER CAN TELL
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 21, 2016


California Shakespeare Theater's 25th anniversary season at the Bruns Amphitheater returns to the works of George Bernard Shaw with his sharply-observed take on feminism, class distinctions, and romance, You Never Can Tell, directed by Obie award-winner Lisa Peterson, from August 10 through September 4. For tickets and information, contact the Cal Shakes Box Office at 510.548.9666 or visit www.calshakes.org?

Douglas Morrisson Theatre to Present MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2016


The Douglas Morrisson Theatre is excited to announce the third show in our Revelations Season: the witty and provocative MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION by George Bernard Shaw, the playwright of Pygmalion and Major Barbara.

Cal Shakes to Continue Season with PGYMALION, 7/30-8/24
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2014


California Shakespeare Theater continues its 2014 season with George Bernard Shaw's brilliant Pygmalion, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone. Pygmalion plays at the Bruns Amphitheater from July 30 through August 24.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Antaeus Company's Double-Cast MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2013


Kitty Warren has worked hard to provide a good life for her daughter. But when Vivie finds out the truth about her mother's profession, sparks fly. The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents Mrs. Warren's Profession, the superbly intelligent-and still shocking- powerhouse of a play by George Bernard Shaw that was banned for eight years on the English stage. Robin Larsen directs the double-cast production now through April 21, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at both casts onstage below!

The Antaeus Company Presents MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, Now thru 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


Kitty Warren has worked hard to provide a good life for her daughter. But when Vivie finds out the truth about her mother's profession, sparks fly. The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents Mrs. Warren's Profession, the superbly intelligent-and still shocking- powerhouse of a play by George Bernard Shaw that was banned for eight years on the English stage. Robin Larsen directs the fully double cast production March 14 through April 21, with low-priced previews beginning tonight, March 7.

The Antaeus Company to Present MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, 3/7-4/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013


Kitty Warren has worked hard to provide a good life for her daughter. But when Vivie finds out the truth about her mother's profession, sparks fly. The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents Mrs. Warren's Profession, the superbly intelligent-and still shocking- powerhouse of a play by George Bernard Shaw that was banned for eight years on the English stage. Robin Larsen directs the fully double cast production March 14 through April 21, with low-priced previews beginning March 7.

Review - Mrs. Warren's Profession: The Life
by Ben Peltz - Oct 31, 2010


Three quarters of a century before a Frank Rich review had the power to close a Broadway show on opening night, New York City Police Commissioner William McAdoo accomplished the same feat with his pan of the 1905 American premiere of George Bernard Shaw's, Mrs. Warren's Profession.

MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Opens 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


The new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession will star Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren' & Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as 'Vivie Warren.' The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St). The cast will also feature Adam Driver as 'Frank Gardner', Mark Harelik as 'Sir George Crofts', Edward Hibbert as 'Mr. Praed' & Michael Siberry as 'Reverend Samuel Gardner'.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Mrs. Warren's Profession
by Walter McBride - Aug 7, 2010


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession are now on sale. The show's cast met the press on Friday, and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Tickets for Jones-Led MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Go On Sale Today, 7/30
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 30, 2010


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession go on sale to the general public on July 30. The production, to be produced by the Roundabout Theatre Company, will star Tony® Award winner Cherry Jones as Kitty Warren and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as Vivie Warren and will be directed by Tony® Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St). The cast will also feature Adam Driver as Frank Gardner, Mark Harelik as Sir George Crofts, Edward Hibbert as Mr. Praed and Michael Siberry as Reverend Samuel Gardner.

Hawkins, Hibbert & More Join MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession, starring Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren' & Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as 'Vivie Warren', directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St).

Theatre Royal Bath Productions Presents MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION At The Comedy Theatre 3/16-6/19/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009


Mrs Warren's Profession transfers to London's Comedy Theatre on 16 March for a 14 week run until 19 June 2010.

Irish Rep Previews THE YEATS PROJECT 4/8, Opens 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in association with Glucksman Ireland House, The American Irish Historical Society, and The WB Yeats Society of New York will begin previews of The Yeats Project on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. The production will open on Wednesday, April 15. Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciar?n O'Reilly, Producing Director will direct.

BOO-Arts' MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION Opens 4/2
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009


BOO-Arts Productions is pleased to announce their production of George Bernard Shaw's MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, directed by Kathleen O'Neill. MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION will play a three-week limited engagement at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Wednesday, April 1st and continue through Saturday, April 18th. Opening Night is Thursday, April 2nd (7 p.m.).

BOO-Arts Announces MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION 4/1-4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2009


BOO-Arts Productions is pleased to announce their production of George Bernard Shaw's MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, directed by Kathleen O'Neill. MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION will play a three-week limited engagement at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Wednesday, April 1st and continue through Saturday, April 18th. Opening Night is Thursday, April 2nd (7 p.m.).

Irish Rep Previews THE YEATS PROJECT 4/8, Opens 4/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in association with Glucksman Ireland House, The American Irish Historical Society, and The WB Yeats Society of New York will begin previews of The Yeats Project on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. The production will open on Wednesday, April 15. Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciar?n O'Reilly, Producing Director will direct.

Photo Flash: BOO-Arts Presents Mrs Warren's Profession
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2009


BOO-Arts Productions is pleased to announce their production of George Bernard Shaw's MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, directed by Kathleen O'Neill. MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION will play a three-week limited engagement at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Wednesday, April 1st and continue through Saturday, April 18th. Opening Night is Thursday, April 2nd (7 p.m.).

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Mrs. Warren's Profession has had 10 productions including Broadway which opened in 1905, Broadway which opened in 1907, Broadway which opened in 1918, Broadway which opened in 1922, Off-Broadway which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1985, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2010 and Broadway which opened in 2010.

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