Cat on A Hot Tin Roof 1955 - Articles Page 7

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Opened: March 24, 1955

Cat on A Hot Tin Roof - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

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In CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, "Big Daddy" Pollitt, the richest cotton planter in the Mississippi Delta, is about to celebrate his 65th birthday. He is distressed by the rocky relationship between his beloved son Brick, an aging football hero who has turned to drink, and his beautiful and feisty wife Maggie. As the hot summer evening unfolds, the veneer of Southern gentility slips away as unpleasant truths emerge and greed, lies and suppressed sexuality reach a boiling point.

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Rob Ashford to Helm CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Revival?
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2012


According to an Equity casting notice, Rob Ashord is set to helm the upcoming Broadway revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof in the Spring 2013. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Scarlett Johansson, who won a 2010 Tony Award for her Broadway debut in A View From The Bridge, is rumored to play Maggie in the production. Those in the running to play Brick are Star Trek's Chris Pine and Johansson's The Avenger's co-star Jeremy Renner. Casting options for the remainder of the cast remain unknown.

Broadway Veteran R.G. Armstrong Dies at 95
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2012


According to Published reports, stage and screen star R. G. Armstrong passed away over the weekend. He was 85 years old.

Scarlett Johansson to Lead 2013 Broadway Revival of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF? Chris Pine, Jeremy Renner to Co-Star?
by Jessica Lewis - May 31, 2012


The New York Times reports today that a Scarlett Johansson is in talks to star in a revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof on Broadway in the Spring of 2013.

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Raleigh/Durham!
by Larissa Mount - Jun 7, 2012


Check out these summer offerings in the Raleigh/Durham area soon!

CINDERELLA, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, and CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Set for African-American Shakespeare Company 2012-13 Season
by James T Harding - May 9, 2012


San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company has announced the lineup for its 18th season. The season marks African-American Shakespeare Company's third season under the artistic leadership of acclaimed actor and director L. Peter Callender. The season opens in December with an enchanting holiday production of CINDERELLA; this new take on the timeless fairytale has become a seasonal favorite for families and children of all ages. The season continues in March with William Shakespeare's quintessential comedy MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Closing the season in April is Tennessee Williams's Pulitzer Prize-winning CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Productions will be staged at the Buriel Clay Theater at the African American Art & Culture Complex in San Francisco. Subscriptions for the 2012-13 season go on sale May 12.

Scarlett Johansson 'Exhilarated and Terrified' to Return to Broadway in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, Scarlett Johansson has plans to return to Broadway. The actress made her Broadway debut in 2010's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, for which she received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and is eyeing a revival of Tennessee Williams' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.

Little Theatre of Manchester's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF sizzles and simmers
by Jacques Lamarre - Apr 14, 2012


Tennessee Williams' 1955 Pulitzer Prize-winner manages to set the roof on fire, but needs a little more heat.

Scarlett Johansson & Jeremy Renner to Star in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF?
by James T Harding - Apr 5, 2012


Jeremy Renner may star alongside Scarlett Johansson in a new Broadway revival of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. In an interview published yesterday by the Hollywood Reporter, Renner described the role as his back-up plan if he doesn't get a part in THE COUNSELOR.

Photo Flash: 6th Street Playhouse Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 12, 2012


The 6th Street Playhouse will present "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with a cast led by its 2012 Distinguished Guest Artist - actor of stage, film and television, Charles Siebert as Big Daddy.

6th Street Playhouse Opens CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2012


The 6th Street Playhouse will present "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with a cast led by its 2012 Distinguished Guest Artist - actor of stage, film and television, Charles Siebert as Big Daddy.

6th Street Playhouse Opens CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, 3/9
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 10, 2012


The 6th Street Playhouse will present "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with a cast led by its 2012 Distinguished Guest Artist - actor of stage, film and television, Charles Siebert as Big Daddy.

Adelaide Festival Centre Announces 'Hitchcock to Spock' Tribute to Dame Judith Anderson
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2012


Adelaide Festival Centre's Performing Arts Collection will present a collection of one of the greatest dramatic actors of the 20th Century, Dame Judith Anderson.

Actor Ben Gazzara Dies at 81
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 3, 2012


Actor Ben Gazzara has passed away due to pancreatic cancer, according to published reports. He was 81 years old.

Adelaide Festival Centre Announces 'Hitchcock to Spock' Tribute to Dame Judith Anderson
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 30, 2012


Adelaide Festival Centre's Performing Arts Collection will present a collection of one of the greatest dramatic actors of the 20th Century, Dame Judith Anderson.

James Earl Jones Wins 2011 Paul Robeson Award
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2011


Actors' Equity Association announced today that James Earl Jones is the recipient of the 2011 Paul Robeson Award. Created in 1971, the Award recognizes a person who best exemplifies the principles by which Mr. Robeson lived.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2011


In celebration of the Tennessee Williams centennial, Westport Country Playhouse will stage Tennessee Williams' poetic, sensual and evocative drama, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' directed by Playhouse associate artistic director David Kennedy, playing August 23 - September 10.

NOW PLAYING: Miners Alley Playhouse presents THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by Michael Mulhern - Sep 9, 2011


'Not since Man knew Woman has their been such a night...the Night of the Iguana'

Richard Thomas To Star in A Distant Country Called Youth At WCP 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2011


In celebration of Tennessee Williams' centennial year, Westport Country Playhouse will stage a special performance by acclaimed actor Richard Thomas in 'A Distant Country Called Youth,' based on a collection of lively and evocative letters written by a young Tennessee Williams, on Monday, August 29, 7 p.m.

Tennessee Rep Kicks Off REPaloud With CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 8/25-27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2011


Tennessee Repertory Theatre recently announced plans for REPaloud, the popular play reading series which highlights contemporary plays.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


In celebration of the Tennessee Williams centennial, Westport Country Playhouse will stage Tennessee Williams' poetic, sensual and evocative drama, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' directed by Playhouse associate artistic director David Kennedy, playing August 23 - September 10.

Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND Opens Arena Stage at the Mead Center 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 16, 2011


After a memorable and record-breaking inaugural year, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater celebrates its 61st anniversary season with Trouble in Mind, written by playwright Alice Childress. Childress was the first African-American woman to have her plays professionally produced in New York, and she became the first woman of color to win an Obie Award, in 1956 for Trouble in Mind (Best Original Production).

Tennessee Rep Kicks Off REPaloud With CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 8/25-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2011


Tennessee Repertory Theatre recently announced plans for REPaloud, the popular play reading series which highlights contemporary plays.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011


In celebration of the Tennessee Williams centennial, Westport Country Playhouse will stage Tennessee Williams' poetic, sensual and evocative drama, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' directed by Playhouse associate artistic director David Kennedy, playing August 23 - September 10.

Richard Thomas To Star in A Distant Country Called Youth At WCP 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2011


In celebration of Tennessee Williams' centennial year, Westport Country Playhouse will stage a special performance by acclaimed actor Richard Thomas in 'A Distant Country Called Youth,' based on a collection of lively and evocative letters written by a young Tennessee Williams, on Monday, August 29, 7 p.m.

Premiere Stages Produces FOLLOW ME TO NELLIE'S
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2011


Premiere Stages, celebrating its seventh year as the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, announces the premiere of Follow Me to Nellie's by Dominique Morisseau.

Cat on A Hot Tin Roof FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Cat on A Hot Tin Roof have there been?
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1974, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2009, Broadway which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2017, Off-Broadway which opened in 2022 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Cat on A Hot Tin Roof been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Direction for Elia Kazan and Best Scenic Design for Jo Mielziner.
What awards has Cat on A Hot Tin Roof been nominated for?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, written by Tennessee Williams, has been nominated for the Best American Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Cat on A Hot Tin Roof won?
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof has won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Tennessee Williams.

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