The Glass Menagerie 1945 - Articles Page 9

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Opened: March 31, 1945

The Glass Menagerie - 1945 - Broadway History , Info & More

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A mother struggles to hold on to her family. A son struggles to let go. A daughter struggles to find her way in the world. Tennessee Williams’ memory play paints a heart-wrenching portrait of the Wingfield family, with each member trapped in a reality that they are desperate to – but cannot truly - escape.

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Kennedy Center to Present Richard Thomas in 'Blanche and Beyond'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2008


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas in Blanche and Beyond September 24-26, 2008 in the Terrace Theater. The one-man show is adapted and directed by Steve Lawson from the correspondences of Tennessee Williams between 1945 and 1957, and is a sequel to A Distant Country Called Youth, staged during the Center's Tennessee Williams Explored festival in 2004. This production is part of Prelude 2008: Arts Across America. Language and content for Blanche and Beyond is intended for mature ages, high-school age and above.

Richard Thomas to Star in 'Blanche and Beyond' at the Kennedy Center
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 17, 2008


On September 24-26th 2008 at 7:30 the Kennedy Center will present Blanche and Beyond, starring Richard Thomas. It is adapted by Steve Lawson from the letters of Tennessee Williams.

Lindo to Direct Turner's 'Come and Gone' At Berkley Rep
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 16, 2008


Renowned actor Delroy Lindo returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with the play that netted him a nomination for the Tony Award - but this time, he's in the director's chair. Following last year's triumph with Tanya Barfield's Blue Door, Lindo takes on August Wilson's African-American epic, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. Staged in the state-of-the-art Roda Theatre, this show begins previews on October 31, opens November 5, and closes December 14. Joe Turner is produced in association with the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, thanks to executive producers Wayne Jordan and Quinn Delaney and Felicia Woytak and Steve Rasmussen. BART and Wells Fargo are the season sponsors for Berkeley Rep's 41st year of fearless theatre.

Kennedy Center to Present Richard Thomas in 'Blanche and Beyond'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 22, 2008


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas in Blanche and Beyond September 24-26, 2008 in the Terrace Theater. The one-man show is adapted and directed by Steve Lawson from the correspondences of Tennessee Williams between 1945 and 1957, and is a sequel to A Distant Country Called Youth, staged during the Center's Tennessee Williams Explored festival in 2004. This production is part of Prelude 2008: Arts Across America. Language and content for Blanche and Beyond is intended for mature ages, high-school age and above.

'Bent to the Flame,' on Williams and Crane, Begins Aug. 12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2007


Fugitive Productions will present Bent to the Flame - A Night With Tennessee Williams for the 11th New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC at the SoHo Playhouse

Tompos' 'Bent to the Flame' Explores Williams and Hart Crane
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2007


Fugitive Productions will present Bent to the Flame - A Night With Tennessee Williams for the 11th New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC

Photo Flash: Jessica Lange in The Glass Menagerie
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2007


Oscar-winner Jessica Lange, as well as Ed Stoppard, Amanda Hale, and Mark Umbers, star in Rupert Goold's production of The Glass Menagerie, which opened on Feburary 13th at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End.

Stoppard, Hale, Etc. Join Lange in West End 'Menagerie'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2007


Ed Stoppard, Amanda Hale, and Mark Umbers will star alongside Jessica Lange in West End production of Tennesse Williams' Glass Menagerie.

Jessica Lange to Star in West End 'Glass Menagerie'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2006


Oscar-winner Jessica Lange will return to the role of Amanda Wingfield in an upcoming West End revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie

Documentary on Margo Jones--with Ivey and Thomas--Premieres in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2006


Judith Ivey, Richard Thomas and Marcia Gay Harden (who will narrate) will appear in the documentary 'Sweet Tornado: Margo Jones and the American Theater,' premiering in March

Thomas Stars in Williamstown's Blanche and Beyond, Aug 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2005


Richard Thomas will portray Tennesee Williams in Blanche and Beyond on August 8th at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, MA

The Glass Menagerie Will Close Early, On July 3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2005


The Broadway revival of The Glass Menagerie, directed by David Leveaux, will shutter early on July 3rd

Photo Preview: The Glass Menagerie - Opens Tuesday
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2005


The Tennessee Williams' classic, starring two-time Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange, Josh Lucas, Sarah Paulson and Christian Slater open on March 22.

Previews Begin February 24 for The Glass Menagerie Starring Jessica Lange
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2005


Previews begin Thursday (February 24) for Bill Kenwright's production of Tennessee Williams' classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, starring two-time Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47 Street.

The Glass Menagerie with Jessica Lange Begins February 24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2005


Bill Kenwright will bring two-time Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange back to Broadway in a new production of the Tennessee Williams' classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, for a limited engagement beginning previews Thursday, February 24, at 8pm at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47 Street). Opening night for THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which will feature Dallas Roberts, Sarah Paulson and Josh Lucas and which will be directed by David Leveaux, is Tuesday, March 15, at 6:45pm.

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