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Opened: March 24, 1955

Cat on A Hot Tin Roof - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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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Gallery Players Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2019


Now in its 53rd season, Gallery Players of Park Slope announce the full line-up for the 2019-2020 season, which opens on Saturday, September 7, 2019 with Cabaret.

GET Opens Season 27 With Southern Classic CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2019


Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, will open its 27th season this September with a southern classic from Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The production will be directed by GET Associate Artistic Director James Donadio and run September 12th through 28th, 2019, at the company's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation is graciously sponsoring this show.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Comes to Spencer Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019


Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicks off the season with a much-beloved classic; Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece packs all the power today as when it premiered in 1955. The story of a?oeMaggie the Cat,a?? her tormented husband Brick, and their night at patriarch Big Daddy's birthday party remains a powerful study of character, conflict, and suspense.

BWW REVIEW: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Sees Self-Loathing, Secrets, Scheming And Sexuality Collide As Family Members Struggle To “Survive”
by Jade Kops - May 5, 2019


With a cast led by Hugo Weaving, Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winner A CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is given a 21st century makeover by Director Kip Williams. 

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Heats Up Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2019


The team behind 2016's acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' rarely-seen Kingdom of Earth, is back - this time, with Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. Jack Heller directs Susan Priver (down-on-her-luck showgirl Myrtle in Kingdom of Earth, LA Weekly award-winning The Lover by Harold Pinter) as Blanche DuBois and Max E. Williams (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., numerous productions with Elephant Theatre Company) as Stanley Kowalski in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre presented by Dance On Productions in association with Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger. Passions flare and cultures collide in the sultry streets of New Orleans beginning May 25, with performances continuing though July 7.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


Today, April 15 (3pm EST), Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of the the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, including the finalists and winners for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes. For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and finalists, please visit http://www.Pulitzer.org.

Breaking: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Wins the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview has officially won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

BWW Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at San Jose Stage Company: A Smoldering Fight Between Lies And Truth Unfolds At A Disastrous Birthday Celebration.
by Steve Murray - Feb 12, 2019


BWW Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at San Jose Stage Company: a smoldering fight between lies and truth unfolds at a disastrous birthday celebration.

American Blues Theater and Goodman Theatre Lead 50th Annual Jeff Awards
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2018


The Jeff Awards celebrated their 50th anniversary on Monday, October 22,2018 during a spirited and nostalgic ceremony at Drury Lane Oakbrook.

Review Roundup: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Barrington Stage
by Alan Henry - Oct 10, 2018


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Barrington Stage Company's The Glass Menagerie, which is currently on stage through October 21 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage (30 Union Street). Check out photos of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Barrington Stage
by Alan Henry - Oct 10, 2018


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Barrington Stage Company's The Glass Menagerie, which is currently on stage through October 21 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage (30 Union Street). Check out photos of the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Cast and Creative of Barrington Stage's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Talk Bringing The Show To The Berkshires
by Alan Henry - Oct 2, 2018


Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, presents Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. Previews for The Glass Menagerie begin October 3, with an official opening on October 7 and performances through October 21 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage (30 Union Street).

Barrington Stage Company Presents Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2018


Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, presents Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. Previews for The Glass Menagerie begin October 3, with an official opening on October 7 and performances through October 21 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage (30 Union Street).

Breaking: Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING Wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING has officially won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Photo Flash: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Stages Sizzling Family Drama, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2018


Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues their Debut Season at The Otto M. Budig Theater with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams. The production is directed by Michael Evan Haney, the former Associate Artistic Director of the Playhouse in the Park, and features Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's resident ensemble, including Maggie Lou Rader, Grant Niezgodski, Jim Hopkins, Justin McCombs, and Kelly Mengelkoch. This show is generously sponsored by Huntington, Murphy Landen Jones, and Roehr Insurance Agency.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Stages Sizzling Family Drama, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2018


Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues their Debut Season at The Otto M. Budig Theater with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams. The production is directed by Michael Evan Haney, the former Associate Artistic Director of the Playhouse in the Park, and features Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's resident ensemble, including Maggie Lou Rader, Grant Niezgodski, Jim Hopkins, Justin McCombs, and Kelly Mengelkoch. This show is generously sponsored by Huntington, Murphy Landen Jones, and Roehr Insurance Agency.

Kathleen Turner to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2018


Stage and screen icon Kathleen Turner makes her Cafe Carlyle debut with Finding My Voice, May 22-June 2. In Finding My Voice, Turner lends her trademark husky voice to classic songs from the Great American Songbook and shares personal anecdotes and stories from her celebrated career.

Majestic Rep presents Steamy CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2018


Majestic Repertory Theatre presents Tennessee Williams's 1955 Pulitzer Prize- winning family drama CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.

Majestic Rep presents Steamy CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2017


Majestic Repertory Theatre presents Tennessee Williams's 1955 Pulitzer Prize- winning family drama CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.

Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press opening is December 15).

Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press opening is December 15).

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Cast For MIRACLE ON 34th ST.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, presents the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, on its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23, directed by Cameron Watson.

BWW Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Susquehanna Stage Company
by Allison Rambler - Oct 23, 2017


Tennessee Williams is perhaps one of the most well-known playwrights of the modern era. His works, just as THE GLASS MENAGERIE (one of the reviewer's favorite plays) and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE have long stood the test of time with Williams' use of relevant subject matter and interesting characters. Susquehanna Stage Company brings Williams' words to life onstage now as a part of their Pulitzer-Prize Winning Season with CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Regarded by Tennessee Williams as the forerunner of his own works, the show deals with many subjects considered taboo during its time and are still incredibly prevalent in today's society.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and HAMLET Come From London to U.S. Cinemas This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live announce the big screen release of Benedict Andrews' Young Vic Production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and the return of Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Review Roundup: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Starring Sienna Miller and Jack O'Connell- Updated!
by Review Roundups - Jul 26, 2017


The adult cast for the Young Vic's West End production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Apollo Theatre comprises Sienna Miller (Maggie), Jack O'Connell(Brick), Colm Meaney (Big Daddy), Lisa Palfrey (Big Mama), Hayley Squires(Mae), Brian Gleeson(Gooper), Richard Hansel (Doctor) and Michael J Shannon(Reverend). Let's see what the critics had to say!

Cat on A Hot Tin Roof FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Cat on A Hot Tin Roof have there been?
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1974, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2009, Broadway which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2017, Off-Broadway which opened in 2022 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Cat on A Hot Tin Roof been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Direction for Elia Kazan and Best Scenic Design for Jo Mielziner.
What awards has Cat on A Hot Tin Roof been nominated for?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, written by Tennessee Williams, has been nominated for the Best American Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Cat on A Hot Tin Roof won?
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof has won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Tennessee Williams.

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