Tennessee Williams News

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Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Join us for an evocative and deeply moving performance of Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie. This timeless drama delves into the complexities of family dynamics, dreams deferred, and the struggle between reality and illusion. The Glass Menagerie is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the human condition that will resonate with audiences long after the curtain falls.

Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.

Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and more have joined the Williamstown Theatre festival lineup. Learn more about the festival and see the full programming schedule here.

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams​ is now playing at Las Vegas Little Theatre. Performances run through May 4, 2025. Learn more about the show here!

City Theatre has announced that Lea DeLaria will headline its signature fundraiser, THE BASH, at City Theatre on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This year, The Bash will serve both as a fundraiser and an opportunity to officially celebrate the organization's 50th Anniversary season of work.   

White Horse Theater Company is presenting 'Three by Tennessee' - a celebration of the one-acts of Tennessee Williams. See photos from opening night of the run here!

Dramatists Play Service, the iconic play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has published the script for Oh, Mary!. The cover of the Signature Acting Edition script showcases iconic art from the smash-hit Broadway production.

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the productions that will make up the company’s 2025/26 season—including KIM’S CONVENIENCE, a world premiere and more.

A new musical adaptation of Yentl the Yeshiva Boy is in development, with a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Adam Benzwi. The production is part of the Civis Hope Commissions at the Fisher Center at Bard.

Dance On Productions will present West Coast premiere of Tennessee Williams’ In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. Check out photos here!

South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

The Fire Weeds in association with Houghton Hall Arts Community, will present Outraged Hearts. Directed by Jaclyn Bethany, Outraged Hearts is an evening of two rarely performed one-act plays by Tennessee Williams. Learn more!

Crow’s Theatre has revealed its 42nd season of programming and revealed an innovative three-year partnership with Soulpepper Theatre that imagines a collaborative and robust vision for the future of theatre in Toronto. Learn more!

Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!

The building was lost to bankruptcy in 1970 and held in private ownership for more than five decades. Check here for more information.

There’s a moment in ORPHEUS DESCENDING when Valentine Xavier, tall, lanky, with enough charisma to make a statue blush, enters a dry goods store in a dying Mississippi town, and you just know something is about to combust.