A Streetcar Named Desire 1999

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

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

New York Theatre Workshop
79 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003

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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What productions of A Streetcar Named Desire have there been?
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What awards has A Streetcar Named Desire been nominated for?
A Streetcar Named Desire has been nominated for several awards. Elizabeth Marvel was nominated for a Performance Obie Award, and Christopher Evan Welch was also nominated for a Performance Obie Award.
What awards has A Streetcar Named Desire won?
A Streetcar Named Desire has won several awards, including Performance (Obie Awards) for Elizabeth Marvel and Performance (Obie Awards) for Christopher Evan Welch.

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