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Opened: March 31, 1945

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A mother struggles to hold on to her family. A son struggles to let go. A daughter struggles to find her way in the world. Tennessee Williams’ memory play paints a heart-wrenching portrait of the Wingfield family, with each member trapped in a reality that they are desperate to – but cannot truly - escape.

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VIDEO: On This Day, February 25- Remembering Tennessee Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2019


One of America's greatest playwrights, Tennessee Williams wrote fiction and motion picture screenplays, but he is acclaimed primarily for his plays, nearly all of which are set in the South, but which at their best rise above regionalism to approach universal themes. Tennessee Williams drew heavily on his family experiences in his writings.

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).

A Noise Within Announces 2018-2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2018


Led by co-producing artistic directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, A Noise Within (ANW) is excited to announce its 2018-2019 season, themed "Let Me In."

The Grand Theatre Announces THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2018


The Grand Theatre is thrilled to produce Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE on the McManus Stage. The production, directed by the Grand's Artistic Associate Megan Watson, stars Sarah Orenstein as Amanda Wingfield, Stephen Jackman-Torkoff as Tom Wingfield, Alexander Crowther as Jim O'Connor, and Amy Keating as Laura Wingfield. Nick Blais is the production designer and Christopher Stanton is the music and sound designer.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018


Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the state's largest nonprofit professional theatre, is proud to announce its 2018-19 Season. Beginning in September, the new season exemplifies The Rep's mission of producing diversified work of the highest artistic standards.

Photo Flash: First Look at freeFall Theatre Company's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2018


freeFall Theatre Company presents The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, February 2 - February 25, 2018. Widely regarded as an American classic, The Glass Menagerie stars Rob Glauz (Tom Wingfield), Stephanie Lynge (Amanda Wingfield), Ali Foley (Laura Wingfield) and Michael David (Jim O'Connor). The Glass Menagerie opens February 2 and marks the return to freeFall's newly refurbished black box space. freeFall sustained extensive damage to performance space during Hurricane Irma.

FreeFall Re-Opens Black Box This Frixday With Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018


freeFall Theatre Company presents The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, February 2 - February 25, 2018. Widely regarded as an American classic, The Glass Menagerie stars Rob Glauz (Tom Wingfield), Stephanie Lynge (Amanda Wingfield), Ali Foley (Laura Wingfield) and Michael David (Jim O'Connor). The Glass Menagerie opens February 2 and marks the return to freeFall's newly refurbished black box space. freeFall sustained extensive damage to performance space during Hurricane Irma.

Court Theatre Extends Critically-Acclaimed Production of ALL MY SONS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018


Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, announces the extension of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Charles Newell and featuring Kate Collins, John Judd and Timothy Edward Kane. All My Sons now runs through February 18, 2018 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets to extension performances of All My Sons go on sale Friday, February 2, 2018 and available by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 orwww.CourtTheatre.org.

Cast And Creative Team Announced for FreeFall's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


freeFall Theatre Company presents The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, January 27 February 18, 2018. Widely regarded as an American classic, The Glass Menagerie stars Rob Glauz (Tom Wingfield), Stephanie Lynge (Amanda Wingfield), Ali Foley (Laura Wingfield) and Michael David (Jim O'Connor). The Glass Menagerie opens January 27 and marks the return to freeFall's newly refurbished black box space. freeFall sustained extensive damage to performance space during Hurricane Irma.

Photo Flash: Sierra Repertory presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2017


Sierra Repertory Theatre is proud to present one of Tennessee Williams most highly regarded plays, The Glass Menagerie. It has been, and still is 'must see theatre.' This is a compelling story of an overbearing mother, her resentful son, her fragile daughter and the unsuspecting gentleman caller. Deeply complex themes of duty, love, abandonment, and self-deception are on high display here. What happens to a family when the dreams of one clash with the dreams of another?

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to Sierra Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2017


Sierra Repertory Theatre is proud to present one of Tennessee Williams most highly regarded plays, The Glass Menagerie. It has been, and still is 'must see theatre.' This is a compelling story of an overbearing mother, her resentful son, her fragile daughter and the unsuspecting gentleman caller. Deeply complex themes of duty, love, abandonment, and self-deception are on high display here. What happens to a family when the dreams of one clash with the dreams of another?

THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Starring Sally Field and Joe Mantello Closes Today
by Robert Diamond - May 21, 2017


The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie will play its final performance today, Sunday, May 21, 2017,  at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) .

Deborah Zall Project presents Dances by Dudley, Maslow, Sokolow, Zall, 5/12-13
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2017


The Deborah Zall Project will present a program of works by legendary modern dance choreographers Jane Dudley, Sophie Maslow and Anna Sokolow, along with dances by Deborah Zall, May 12 & 13 at 8 PM at the Martha Graham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St.   Zall has gathered an ensemble of artists, all former members of the Martha Graham Dance Company, to perform these timeless works that have been reconstructed by Abigail Blatt, Lynn Frielinghaus, Samantha Geracht, Martin Lofsnes, and Zall.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Starring Sally Field and Joe Mantello, Sets Broadway Closing
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017


Producers Scott Rudin and Lincoln Center Theater announced today that the acclaimed Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie will play its final performance at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

GLASS MENAGERIE's Madison Ferris Featured in People's 'World's Most Beautiful' Issue
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2017


This year's World's Most Beautiful issue of People features Broadway star Madison Ferris. She is honored for making history at 25 as the first wheelchair user to score a leading role on Broadway.

VIDEO: 'GLASS MENAGERIE' Sally Field Reveals Which Role She Regrets Turning Down
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 18, 2017


On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, Andy Cohen asked guest Sally Field to put on special 'impaired field of vision' glasses and dish on a some blind-item bad celebrity behavior!

VIDEO: Sally Field Reveals Why She Decided to Return to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2017


Sally Field stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY to talk about her starring role in the Broadway production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Deborah Zall Project Presents Dances by Dudley, Maslow, Sokolow, and Zall
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2017


The Deborah Zall Project will present a program of works by legendary modern dance choreographers Jane Dudley, Sophie Maslow and Anna Sokolow, along with dances by Deborah Zall, May 12 & 13 at 8 PM at the Martha Graham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St. 

VIDEO: THE GLASS MENAGERIE's Finn Wittrock Visits 'Late Show'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2017


On last night's LATE SHOW, actor Finn Wittrock discussed his role in the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE and recalled his days as a student at Julliard.

BWW Review: Sally Field Stars In Sam Gold's Exquisite Production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Michael Dale - Mar 12, 2017


One of the great things about live theatre is its lack of permanence. In film, the words, directorial choices, performances and other artistic contributions all exist as an unchangeably whole work of art. But with theatre, each production of a play, no matter how many times it has been done before, begins with only the author's text, leaving a new collection of creative souls to decide what to do with it.

Photo Coverage: THE GLASS MENAGERIE Cast Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - Mar 10, 2017


The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie opened last night, March 9, at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street), starring two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field and two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello.

Photo Coverage: Sally Field, Joe Mantello, and Cast Take Opening Night Bows at THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Walter McBride - Mar 10, 2017


The Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie opened last night, March 9, at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street), starring two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field and two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Tony Award winner Sam Gold directs the production, which also stars Emmy® Award nominee Finn Wittrock and Madison Ferris, who makes her Broadway debut in the role of Laura Wingfield.

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