Performance Dates
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Opening Performance
The arms trade and The Salvation Army collide in Major Barbara, Shaw’s play about faith, morality, and family battles. As a Major in London’s Salvation Army, idealistic and strong-minded young Barbara Undershaft seeks only to help the poor. When her estranged father, Andrew Undershaft, unexpectedly reappears as a rich, successful munitions maker and offers money to Major Barbara’s cause, it leads to a tense family battle over who is helping society more through their cause. Last seen at WSG in a 2001 Helen Hayes Award-nominated production, this new production will take a fresh look at this always-timely dissection of power and compassion.
Production Information
Show Type
Comedy
Approximate Running Time
180 minutes
Venue
Cast
Performer
Role
Andrew Undershaft
Major Barbara Undershaft
Adolphus Cusins
Lady Britomart/Rummy Mitchens/Mrs. Baines
Stephen Undershaft/Bill Walker
Morrison/Peter Shirley, Bilton
Sarah/Jenny Hill
Charles Lomax/Snobby Price2
Creative Team
Playwright
Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Fight Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Dramaturg