Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Revival 2009 - Articles Page 14

Ages: 15+
Opened: December 1, 2009
Closing: April 10, 2010

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2009 - West End History , Info & More

Novello Theatre
(Charing Cross) - Aldwych London

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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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2009 - West End Articles Page 14

Ed Smith Guest Directs 'A Lesson Before Dying'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 29, 2010


The Black Theatre Troupe of Phoenix, Arizona, continues their 2009-2010 season with Romulus Linney's A Lesson Before Dying, and Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith is the guest director for this intense stage play.

New National Announces Works for 2010-2011; Incl. 'Our Town', 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2010


The New National Theatre in Tokyo has announced its upcoming works for the 2010-2011 season.

MTC Presents SUNLIGHT 1/21/2010-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


Marin Theatre Company will produce the world premiere of its 2009 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize winner, Sunlight by Sharr White, January 21 through February 14, 2010.

Marin Theatre Company Presents SUNLIGHT, 1/21-4/14, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


Marin Theatre Company will produce the world premiere of its 2009 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize winner, Sunlight by Sharr White, January 21 through February 14, 2010. In addition to the Sky Cooper Prize, Sunlight has garnered substantial national recognition. Following MTC's premiere, this searing political thriller will be produced at three other theaters as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere-Arts West in Seattle, Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, and New Jersey Rep.

CCP Stages CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Begins 2/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2010


Carmel Community Players will present Tennessee Williams' timeless play Cat On a Hot Tin Roof during a two-week run beginning February 11, 2010 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.

Joan Jaffe Sings Funny! PART II Held At Don't Tell Mama, 1/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2010


Viva la Joan! Good news for the city that never sleeps! The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7pm, and Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Joan Jaffe Sings Funny! PART II Held At Don't Tell Mama on January 10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


Viva la Joan! Good news for the city that never sleeps! The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7pm, and Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Joan Jaffe Sings Funny! PART II Held At Don't Tell Mama 1/10, 1/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2009


Viva la Joan! Good news for the city that never sleeps! The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7pm, and Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Broadway's Jennifer Cody Among New York Magazine's Best Performers of 2009
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 22, 2009


Broadway favorite Jennifer Cody, who voices Charlotte LaBouff in the current Disney hit The Princess and the Frog, has been named one of the top performers of 2009 by New York Magazine.

A Noise Within Closes CRIME AND PUNISHMENT 12/17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2009


A Noise Within (ANW), the critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents a new adaptation of FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY's towering masterpiece CRIME AND PUNISHMENT created by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus, which opens Saturday, October 17 and closes Thursday, December 17, 2009 (previews begin Saturday, October 10).

CATCO Presents THE SEAFARER 11/24-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


It's a dreary Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. Sharky and his blind older brother, Richard, are preparing to celebrate the holiday with drinks and friends - and poker. At the height of the festivities an unexpected guest arrives to join the card game.

Kathleen Turner to Star in RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS, 3/19-4/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel.  Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.

A Noise Within Announces RICHARD III As Opening Show Of 2009-2010 Season, Runs 10/3-12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


A Noise Within (ANW), the critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company hailed by critics as 'adventurous,' 'compelling and current,' 'ingenuity at work,' and 'what great theatre is all about,' launches its 2009-10 season with Shakespeare's spellbinding Richard III directed by ANW Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, opening Saturday, October 3 and closing Saturday, December 12, 2009 (previews begin Saturday, September 26), at the company's theatre in Glendale.

Cygnet Theatre to Produce Staged-Reading of Stephen Metcalfe's "Tragedy of the Commons"!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


Cygnet Theatre is proud to present the San Diego premiere staged-reading of acclaimed writer Stephen Metcalfe's Tragedy of the Commons. The cast will include Jim Winker, Manny Fernandes, Monique Gaffney, Francis Gercke, Veronica Murphy and Tim West and will be directed by Stephen Metcalfe. Tragedy of the Commons will be presented ONE NIGHT ONLY at Cygnet's Old Town Theatre on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 7:30pm. A wine and appetizer meet-and-greet will precede the reading, and a talk-back with the cast and playwright, Stephen Metcalfe, will immediately follow the reading.

Lincoln Theatre Guild Holds CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Auditions 11/20-22, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Auditions- Auditions are November 20-22, 2009 and December 4-6, 2009 5 pm -9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays 2 pm -5 pm on Sundays at Lincoln Theatre Guild 403 E Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092-3305

Lincoln Theatre Guild Holds CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Auditions 11/20-22, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2009


Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Auditions- Auditions are November 20-22, 2009 and December 4-6, 2009 5 pm -9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays 2 pm -5 pm on Sundays at Lincoln Theatre Guild 403 E Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092-3305

10th Annual Whatsonstage.com Awards Held 12/4, Jones, Rashad, Lathan To Headline
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2009


Just days after opening in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", Broadway stars James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan will headline one of the biggest events in the West End calendar, the launch of the 10th Annual Whatsonstage.com Awards, the "theatregoers choice".

Lincoln Theatre Guild Holds CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Auditions 11/20-22, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2009


Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Auditions- Auditions are November 20-22, 2009 and December 4-6, 2009 5 pm -9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays 2 pm -5 pm on Sundays at Lincoln Theatre Guild 403 E Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092-3305

CATCO Presents THE SEAFARER 11/24-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


It's a dreary Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. Sharky and his blind older brother, Richard, are preparing to celebrate the holiday with drinks and friends - and poker. At the height of the festivities an unexpected guest arrives to join the card game.

Photo Flash: Goodman Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 25, 2009


CATCO Presents THE SEAFARER 11/24-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2009


It's a dreary Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. Sharky and his blind older brother, Richard, are preparing to celebrate the holiday with drinks and friends - and poker. At the height of the festivities an unexpected guest arrives to join the card game.

James Earl Jones Talks CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF & Why He Loves Commericials with U.K.'s Guardian
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 24, 2009


James Earl Jones talked at length with Maddy Costa of the UK's Guardian about several topics including his role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, how he got into acting, and how he formed a relationship with his absent father later in life.

CATCO Presents THE SEAFARER 11/24-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2009


It's a dreary Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. Sharky and his blind older brother, Richard, are preparing to celebrate the holiday with drinks and friends - and poker. At the height of the festivities an unexpected guest arrives to join the card game.

Lincoln Theatre Guild Holds CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Auditions 11/20-22, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Auditions- Auditions are November 20-22, 2009 and December 4-6, 2009 5 pm -9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays 2 pm -5 pm on Sundays at Lincoln Theatre Guild 403 E Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092-3305

Lincoln Theatre Guild Holds CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Auditions 11/20-22, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Auditions- Auditions are November 20-22, 2009 and December 4-6, 2009 5 pm -9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays 2 pm -5 pm on Sundays at Lincoln Theatre Guild 403 E Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092-3305

Other Productions of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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1974   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1990   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2003   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2008   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2009   West End London Revival
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2013   Broadway
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2017   West End West End Revival
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2022   Off-Broadway
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2023   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2009 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Olivier Awards Best Actor James Earl Jones
2010 Olivier Awards Best Revival Debbie Allen

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