Hedda Gabler's world premiere was on January 31st, 1891.
Hedda Gabler -LRB- -LSB- ˈˈhɛdːɑ ˈɡɑːbləɾ -RSB- -RRB- is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen .. Henrik Ibsen. Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen was present at the world premiere , which took place on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich .. Munich. Munich. It is recognized as a classic of realism , nineteenth century theatre , and world drama .. realism. Realism ( arts ). nineteenth century theatre. nineteenth century theatre. The title character , Hedda , is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre .. Hedda 's married name is Hedda Tesman ; Gabler is her maiden name .. maiden name. maiden name. On the subject of the title , Ibsen wrote  : `` My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather as her father 's daughter than her husband 's wife . ''