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Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire is set against the sexy backdrop of New Orleans' gritty French Quarter. A Streetcar Named Desire tells the tale of former school teacher and socialite Blanche DuBois, as she's forced to move in with her sister Stella and her animalistic husband Stanley. But the fragile, Blanche quickly gets a gritty life lesson in the seamy, steamy underbelly of 1950's New Orleans.

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Summer Heat Rises With Arrival Of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2020


The sweltering heat of New Orleans is coming to Christchurch with the arrival of classic theatrical drama, A Streetcar Named Desire.

San Diego Opera Adds The Bel Canto Trio to 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2020


San Diego Opera has announced addition to its 2019-2020 season with the Bel Canto Trio for one-night-only on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM at The Conrad Preby Performing Arts Center in the Baker-Baum Concert Hall (7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037). In 1947 Columbia Artist Management created The Bel Canto Trio, featuring tenor Mario Lanza, soprano Frances Yeend, and bass-baritone George London.

BWW Review: A Solid STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Soulpepper
by Louis Train - Sep 29, 2019


Weyni Mengesha's new production of the Tennessee Williams classic is a solid undertaking, a technically precise, error-free interpretation of a story we know well. 

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2019


Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, the Pulitzer Prize-winner that is on virtually every critic's short list of greatest American plays, opens Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2019-2020 season on Friday, October 11 (8pm) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Performances continue through November 3, with specially priced previews on October 9 and 10 (7:30pm). J. Barry Lewis directs.

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Examines Sultry Sexual Tension and Scandalous Behavior in 1947 New Orleans
by Shari Barrett - Jun 2, 2019


there is an excellent staging of Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, directed by Jack Heller as a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre, presented by Dance On Productions in association with Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger, that will allow you to forget how much time passes due to the skill of its playwright, understanding by its director, the brilliance of its cast, and most importantly, Joel Daavid's incredible multi-level scenic design which fills every possible inch of the stage with not only the two-room Kowalski apartment but also several outdoor spaces including a winding New Orleans-style wrought iron staircase leading up to their neighbor's front-door balcony. And from the moment I walked in and sat down, it was easy to hear all the audience accolades rightly being thrown Daavid's way.

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.

Bergen County Players To Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2019


Bergen County Players (BCP) continues 86th season with Tennessee Williams' 1948 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, A Streetcar Named Desire.

Greenwood Lake Theater Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019


Greenwood Lake Theater presents its production of the Tennessee William's Pulitzer-prize winning play, 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' to be held at the New Teen Center, 51 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake, NY, on April 26-27, 2019 at 7:00 pm and April 28 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and the military, and are available online and at the box office. Running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, with two short intermissions. Due to the mature themes presented in this play, this production is recommended for ages 14 and up.

BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at MuCCC
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Oct 12, 2018


Screen Plays, a unique gem within the Rochester theatre community, has brought to life one of the most iconic and ambitious works of the American theatre repertoire. Its famously heavy themes make it tough for any local theatre troupe to tackle, but the production currently playing at Rochester's Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC) is dynamic, well-staged, and impressively acted.

Mad Cow Announces Spanish Reading of THE GLASS MENAGERIE (EL ZOO DE CRISTAL)
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2018


Mad Cow Theatre, continuing its eagerness to nurture the cultural offering for the growing Hispanic community of Central Florida, features this classic of American dramaturgy through a dramatic reading. The reading, completely in Spanish, is a translation by Leon Mirlas and will be directed by Eliana Stratico.

BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Bristol Old Vic
by Kerrie Nicholson - Apr 18, 2018


Tennessee Williams' 1947 classic A Streetcar Named Desire explores the visceral side of human nature: violence, desire, power, loneliness and guilt. Winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1948, it's been adapted multiple times for stage and screen and is widely held as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century.

New Orleans Literary Festival Announces 3/25 Events
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2018


Today's Events; Sunday, March 25

Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Announces Today's Events
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2018


Particularly in light of the 2016 documentary I Am Not Your Negro, author and civil rights activist James Baldwin is garnering new attention and appreciation for his astute analyses of race, class, and sexuality in U.S. culture. Our reading group will take up his groundbreaking semi-autobiographical first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953). Attendees are invited to read this seminal text that brought mid-20th Century African-American literature out of the shadow of Richard Wright while deftly exploring the post-Civil War Great Migration, its southern roots, its religious inflections, and its generational tensions. The suggested edition is the most recent paperback (ISBN 978-0345806543). Traditional New Orleans fare of coffee and beignets at Muriel's Jackson Square with lively discussion to follow led by Festival favorite and Southern literary scholar Gary Richards. Seating is limited to 50 persons; pre-registration is required.

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Returns
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018


The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Returns to the historic French Quarter for its 32nd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 21-25, 2018, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Extends at Boston Court
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2018


Boston Court Performing Arts Center announces the extension of their reimagined modern take of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Due to audience demand, the production will now play through April 1, 2018. This radical re-envisioning of Streetcarfeatures a multicultural cast and modern setting, pushing on the play's present-day relevance.

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Announces A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE as the 2018 Main Stage Production
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2018


Sophia Brown and Nick Narcisi will create the tempestuous relationship between renowned characters Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire," the main stage production of the third annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, May 10-19, at the Grandel Theatre. Tim Ocel will direct the production for this year's Festival titled, "Tennessee Williams: The French Quarter Years."

The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Returns This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2018


The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 32nd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 21-25, 2018, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to Open as Falcon Theatre's Fourth Production of 2017-2018
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2018


The New York Times says it's one of the greatest plays ever penned by an American playwright. New York Theater agrees, calling it one of the best plays of the past 100 years.

Community Events Announced For A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE At Boston Court
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2018


Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents a reimagined modern take of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire (February 15 - March 25, 2018; press opening, February 24). The community panels and discussions have been announced for this radical re-envisioning of Streetcar which will feature a multicultural cast and modern setting, pushing on the play's present-day relevance. This selection of panel discussions and post-show Illuminations will allow for a deep discussion on A Streetcar Named Desire and its many prevalent themes, especially in regards to this production, which is presented within a contemporary and urban environment, highlighting the pertinence of the play for our divided America.

NTC Stages Arthur Miller Classic DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2018


Novato Theater Company continues its entertaining and provocative 2017- 2018 season with the Arthur Miller classic, Death of a Salesman, one of the greatest plays in American Theatre. The NTC production is directed by Carl Jordan and produced by Candace Brown and Nick Moore. Death of a Salesman runs February 1-18 at the NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Drive in Novato.

Boston Court Opens 2018 Season with A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018


Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents a reimagined modern take of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire (February 15 - March 25, 2018; press opening,February 24). This radical re-envisioning of Streetcar will feature a multicultural cast and modern setting, pushing on the play's present-day relevance.

BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Gamut
by Marakay Rogers - Nov 7, 2017


Director Clark Nicholson gives the Tennessee Williams classic fresh life and a sterling cast.

Ivo van Hove's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Extends at the Goodman
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017


Seven more performances have been added to Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's re-imagining of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge at Goodman Theatre.

32nd Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2017


The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 32nd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 21-25, 2018, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.

BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 6, 2017


Southern belle, Blanche DuBois, seeks solace with her sister, Stella, after her world starts to crumble. But her downward spiral brings her face-to-face with Stella's husband, the sexy but brutal Stanley Kowalski. As temperatures soar and passions rise, Blanche and Stanley battle for Stella's soul.

Other Productions of A Streetcar Named Desire

1947   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1950   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
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
Off-Broadway
2020   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theater Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2023   West End
West End

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