A Streetcar Named Desire 1999 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 12+
Opened: September 12, 1999
Closing: October 16, 1999

A Streetcar Named Desire - 1999 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life's harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley's gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot face the truth of her own troubled past and ultimately descends into madness.



A Streetcar Named Desire won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948, showcasing its profound impact on American theatre. Jessica Tandy, who played Blanche DuBois, received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play that same year, sharing the honor with Judith Anderson and Katharine Cornell​.

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A Streetcar Named Desire - 1999 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 18

American Idol's Guarini to Star in Reading of New Musical March 23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2009


American Idol runner-up, Justin Guarini, will star in the industry only Equity staged reading of the new musical THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DeLUNA - with book & lyrics by Judylynn Schmidt, and music & lyrics by Lee Ellis - produced by Kate Griffler on Monday, March 23rd at Theater 80 (80 St. Mark's Place) at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Tracy Bersley directs and Barbara Anselmi acts as music director.

West End Dims Lights in Tribute to Richardson
by Eddie Varley - Mar 20, 2009


The West End theatre community joined in mourning the sudden loss of Natasha Richardson, who died Wednesday, March 18th at age 45. The BBC reports that theatre venues in London's West End dimmed their lights this evening in tribute to the late Richardson.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Honors Natasha Richardson
by Eddie Varley - Mar 20, 2009


Theatres on Broadway dimmed their lights for a minute on Thursday, March 19th in honor of one of its brightest lights, Natasha Richardson, who passed away on Wednesday from head injuries after a skiing accident.

Remembrances on Richardson from Fonda, Stewart & More, Medical Information Released
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


Tony Award-winning stage actress and member of the famed Redgrave acting clan, Natasha Richardson sadly passed away Wednesday from injuries suffered in a ski accident. She was 45.

Broadway Will Dim Lights in Memory of Richardson Tonight 3/19
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Thursday, March 19th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Comes To Connecticut 4/17-5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


In one of the most exciting theater events of the current season, The Year of Magical Thinking, the stage adaptation of Joan Didion's bestselling memoir, has its Connecticut premiere at TheaterWorks. One of the true luminaries of American theater, Annalee Jefferies, stars in this recent Broadway hit, which will be directed by Steve Campo. The production runs April 17 through May 24, 2009 at TheaterWorks in downtown Hartford's City Arts on Pearl at 233 Pearl Street. (The play opens to press Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m.)

'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 2010, Previews Begin 1/16
by Eddie Varley - Feb 24, 2009


SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, will open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010).

Bluebarn Theater Revives 2001 Award Winning Play WIT 3/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2009


To help celebrate our 20th season, BLUEBARN THEATRE will revive our 2001 award-winning play, Wit, which opens March 19 and runs through April 11, 2009. BLUEBARN founding member, Kevin Lawler, returns to direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, with Phyllis Doughman recreating the role that won her rave reviews, as well as a Theatre Arts Guild Award for Best Actress. The BLUEBARN's 2008 production will also feature local theatre veterans, Melissa Jarecke, Mary Kelly, Benjamin Beck, Paul Schneider, Jennifer McGill, Chris Elston, Eric Grant-Leanna, and Danielle Smith.

American Idol's Guarini to Star in Reading of New Musical March 23
by Robert Diamond - Feb 23, 2009


American Idol runner-up, Justin Guarini, will star in the industry only Equity staged reading of the new musical THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DeLUNA - with book & lyrics by Judylynn Schmidt, and music & lyrics by Lee Ellis - produced by Kate Griffler on Monday, March 23rd at Theater 80 (80 St. Mark's Place) at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Tracy Bersley directs and Barbara Anselmi acts as music director.

Green's COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A CABARET FOR NOEL 12/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2008


59E59 Theaters' Holiday E:Café toasts the Festive season with SIMON GREEN Sings COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A Cabaret for Noël

Matt McGrath Makes Directorial Debut With 'CALL ME ANNE'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2008


Broadway's Matt McGrath makes his NY directing debut with writer/performer Phillip Taratula's bravura solo piece CALL ME ANNE, the biting and riotous story of actress Anne Heche and her singular journey, a cautionary tale of finding stardom while losing your mind.

South Coast Rep Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/29 Thru 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2008


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Orange County's beloved holiday tradition, returns to South Coast Repertory for its 29th season.

Performance Space 122 Presents CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT Starting 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2008


Performance Space 122 will present CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, on November 22nd through December 7th, 2008.

Matt McGrath Makes Directorial Debut With 'CALL ME ANNE'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2008


Broadway's Matt McGrath makes his NY directing debut with writer/performer Phillip Taratula's bravura solo piece CALL ME ANNE, the biting and riotous story of actress Anne Heche and her singular journey, a cautionary tale of finding stardom while losing your mind.

Actors Fund Presents ALL ABOUT EVE Reading Tonight, 11/10
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 10, 2008


Tonight, November 10th, The Actors Fund will present a special reading of ALL ABOUT EVE at 7:30pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street).

Green's COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A CABARET FOR NOEL 12/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2008


59E59 Theaters' Holiday E:Café toasts the Festive season with SIMON GREEN Sings COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A Cabaret for Noël

Tilly, Ross, Malloy, Cummings, and Oritz Join ALL ABOUT EVE Cast
by Eddie Varley - Nov 6, 2008


Oscar nominated actress Jennifer Tilly will play 'Miss Caswell,' Cabaret star Steve Ross will play the 'Pianist,'Jessica Cummings will play 'Phoebe,' and Maura Lisabeth Malloy and Victor Joel Ortiz will also appear in The Actors Fund's highly anticipated all-star reading of ALL ABOUT EVE, the classic backstage drama that is one of the most entertaining and witty films of all time.

South Coast Rep Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starting 11/29
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Orange County's beloved holiday tradition, returns to South Coast Repertory for its 29th season.

Performance Space 122 Presents CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT Starting 11/22
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 28, 2008


Performance Space 122 will present CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, on November 22nd through December 7th, 2008.

Schwimmer Directed 'Fault Lines' at Cherry Lane Opens Tonight, 9/30
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of Fault Lines, a new play by Stephen Belber, directed by David Schwimmer.

Keach and Cox Kick Off National Frost/Nixon Tour TONIGHT in Des Moines, IA
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


Tonight, September 30th the first performance of the national Frost/Nixon tour will begin in Des Moines, IA The 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, will run at the Des Moines Civic Center through October 5th.

Performances Begin Tonight, 9/22 for Schwimmer Directed 'Fault Lines' at Cherry Lane
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 22, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of Fault Lines, a new play by Stephen Belber, directed by David Schwimmer.

SCR Kicks Off Season With 'Italian Straw Hat'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2008


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2008-09 Season with the World Premiere of its first commissioned musical: An Italian Straw Hat: A Vaudeville.

Schwimmer to Direct Off-Broadway Premiere of Belber's 'Fault Lines'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 2, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of Fault Lines, a new play by Stephen Belber, directed by David Schwimmer.

SCR Kicks Off Season With 'Italian Straw Hat'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2008-09 Season with the World Premiere of its first commissioned musical: An Italian Straw Hat: A Vaudeville.

Other Productions of A Streetcar Named Desire

1947   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1950   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1973   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1973   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1988   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1992   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1999   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2005   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2009   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2016   Off-Broadway St. Ann's Warehouse Off-Broadway Production
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2020   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theater Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2023   West End
West End

A Streetcar Named Desire - 1999 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Obie Awards Performance Elizabeth Marvel
2000 Obie Awards Performance Christopher Evan Welch

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