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Mrs. Warren's Profession
Broadway
Comedy
Revival
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Mrs. Warren's Profession Playbill - Feb 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Broadway
Comedy
Revival
Vivian Beaumont Theater
150 W. 65th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
A young lady discovers that the mother who gave her such a high-toned upbringing is, in fact, the madam of a brothel. Far from being ashamed of her profession, Mrs. Warren defends it as the epitome of capitalism.
playwright:
George Bernard Shaw
People (24)
Ruth Gordon
Mrs. Kitty Warren
(Original)
Milo O'Shea
Reverend Samuel Gardner
(Original)
Lynn Redgrave
Vivie Warren
(Original)
Philip Bosco
Sir George Crofts
(Original)
Edward Herrmann
Frank Gardner
(Original)
Ron Randell
Mr. Praed
(Original)
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Ruth Gordon
Mrs. Kitty Warren
(Original)
Milo O'Shea
Reverend Samuel Gardner
(Original)
Lynn Redgrave
Vivie Warren
(Original)
Philip Bosco
Sir George Crofts
(Original)
Edward Herrmann
Frank Gardner
(Original)
Ron Randell
Mr. Praed
(Original)
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George Bernard Shaw
Writer
Gerald Freedman
Director
David Mitchell
Scenic Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Martin Aronstein
Lighting Design
J. Roy Helland
Hair Design
Andrew Mihok
NYSF Production Manager
Mary Porter Hall
Production Stage Manager
John Beven
Assistant Stage Manager
Rosemarie Tichler
NYSF Casting
Robert Kamlot
NYSF General Manager
Merle Debuskey
NYSF General Press Representative
New York Shakespeare Festival
Producer
Bernard Gersten
Associate Producer
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Pro Info
First Preview
Feb
6
1976
Opening Date
Feb
18
1976
Closing Date
Apr
4
1976
Previews
14
Performances
55
as of Jul 12, 2025
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Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
Mrs. Warren's Profession - February 1976
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1976
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Edward Herrmann
Nominee
Tony Award
1976
Best Actress in a Play
Lynn Redgrave
Nominee
1976
Best Featured Actor in a Play
Edward Herrmann
Winner
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