Summer and Smoke 1948 - Articles Page 23.4

Opened: October 6, 1948

Summer and Smoke - 1948 - Broadway History , Info & More

One of Tennessee Williams’ most subtle and tender works, Summer and Smoke explores the conflict between the hedonistic body and the lofty spirit. Set in Mississippi, Alma Winemiller, the minister’s daughter, has grown up loving the boy who lives next door: John Buchanan, the doctor’s son, is a wild, adventurous, mischievous pleasure seeker. He spends the hot Mississippi summers drinking, gambling, and romancing. His only religion is the anatomy chart on his wall, and what it teaches him about man’s needs: food, truth, and lovemaking. Alma, on the other hand, is quiet, eccentric, and high-strung. Her name means “soul” in Spanish; she aspires to lofty spiritual goals, and holds to strong moral standards. Despite their differences, John and Alma are magnetically drawn to each other, and the spiritual and physical romance that almost blooms between the two of them is among the most engaging, romantic, and heartbreaking love stories in Williams’ canon.

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Summer and Smoke FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Summer and Smoke have there been?
Summer and Smoke has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1948, Broadway which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2018 and which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Summer and Smoke been nominated for?
Summer and Smoke has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design, with Jo Mielziner receiving the nomination.
What Tony Awards has Summer and Smoke won?
Summer and Smoke has won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design for Jo Mielziner.
What awards has Summer and Smoke been nominated for?
Summer and Smoke has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards for Tod Andrews.
What awards has Summer and Smoke won?
Summer and Smoke has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Tod Andrews.

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