May Irwin appeared in the Broadway production of The Widow Jones.
On December 28, 1895, May Irwin took the stage in the Broadway production of The Widow Jones, a play that catalyzed her most iconic film moment. This production is historically significant not only as a showcase of Irwin's talent but also for inspiring the film The Kiss. The performance cemented her as a major Broadway star and highlighted the intersection of theater and emerging cinematic technologies.