The Glass Menagerie Revival 2013 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: September 26, 2013
Closing: February 23, 2014

The Glass Menagerie - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

"John Tiffany's stunning production of Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie - which stars Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto in career-defining performances - promises to be the most revealing revival of a cornerstone classic for many a year to come. Be prepared to have the breath knocked out of you." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times

Broadway's most unforgettable new production is Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie.

Amanda Wingfield (two-time Tony Award winner Cherry Jones) is a Southern belle past her prime, living with two grown children in a small apartment in St. Louis. Amanda dreams of a better life for her shy and crippled daughter Laura (two-time Tony Award nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger), and so she pushes her son, Tom (Zachary Quinto, Angels in America), to find a "gentleman caller" for the girl. However, the arrival of the gentleman caller (Brian J. Smith, The Columnist) sends shockwaves through the family and causes cracks to form in the delicate fantasies that have kept them going.

A beautiful play full of poetry & longing, The Glass Menagerie has triumphantly returned to Broadway in an groundbreaking & critically-acclaimed new production.

"(5 stars) Tennessee Williams' classic is given a superb Broadway revival in John Tiffany's brilliantly acted, striking production. This shattering and shimmering Glass Menagerie is a must-see." - Daily News

"A thrilling night in the theater. There's magic from start to finish. It's all an alchemy that must be experienced. It is, like the work itself, unforgettable." Associated Press

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Quinto’s Ghostly ‘Menagerie’; Scalia on Pasties: Jeremy Gerard
10 / 10

Cherry Jones also defies expectations, playing Amanda not as a badgering witch but as a cauldron of disappointment overwhelmed with love and fear for her children's futures. Warm and touchingly humane, she anchors the near perfect quartet completed by Celia Keenan-Bolger, who makes Laura more than just a wind-tossed leaf, and Brian J. Smith's effusively amiable Gentleman Caller, whose kiss embodies all the dashed hope that is Laura's fate. The play has been sensitively staged by the 'Once' team of John Tiffany and movement director Steven Hoggett. You will probably forgive them, as I did, the digressions into mimed business that occasionally stop the play in its tracks.

Wounded by Broken Memories
9 / 10

How can something be this delicate and this strong, so elusive and yet so tenacious? That question radiates from John Tiffany's stunning production of Tennessee Williams's 'Glass Menagerie,' which opened on Thursday night at the Booth Theater and promises to be the most revealing revival of a cornerstone classic for many a year to come. More than any interpretation I've seen of the 1944 drama that made Williams's name, this 'Menagerie' - which stars Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto in career-defining performances - finds the brute force in a play often described, a bit condescendingly, as lyrical, wispy, elegiac. Yes, the tapered fingers of poetry shape 'The Glass Menagerie.' But when these fingers curl into a fist - and they do so again and again in this production, before you quite realize it - be prepared to have the breath knocked out of you.

Review �" THE GLASS MENAGERIE Glimmers in Tiffany's Breathtaking Production
by Michael Dale - September 26, 2013


The theatre magic on display in director John Tiffany's production is the result of a masterful play being interpreted with sensitive, theme-enhancing imagination and acted to perfection by an extraordinary ensemble.

Review Roundup: THE GLASS MENAGERIE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013


The Glass Menagerie opens tonight, September 26th, on Broadway. The production stars multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: Watch Highlights from THE GLASS MENAGERIE on Broadway- Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto & More!
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2013


The 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) began performances on September 5, 2013, and opens tonight, Thursday, September 26th. The production stars multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013


The 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) began performances on September 5, 2013, and opens tonight, Thursday, September 26th. The production stars multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.

Photo Coverage: Quinto, Jones, Keenan-Bolger & Smith On Stage in THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Robert Diamond - September 19, 2013


Check out below photos from THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which began previews on Thursday, September 5th. Opening night will be Thursday, September 26th. The production stars multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.

BWW Interview: Brian J. Smith Answers the Call of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Naomi Serviss - September 16, 2013


Smith portrays The Gentleman Caller in a stunning new production, that is a new take on this heart-breaking story of a desperate family weaned on impossible dreams.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Announces Student Rush Policy; Begins Previews 9/5
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2013


Producers Jeffrey Richards, John N. Hart Jr., and Jerry Frankel, in association with the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), have announced a student rush policy for the 17-week limited engagement of the revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street). Previews begin Thursday, September 5th. Opening night will be Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Begins Previews Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2013


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie begins tonight, September 5, at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street), with an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production stars multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.

Up on the Marquee: THE GLASS MENAGERIE- More Photos!
by Walter McBride - August 30, 2013


The 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie will play at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. Check out the full marquee at the Booth below!

Photo Coverage: Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto & THE GLASS MENAGERIE Cast Meet the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - August 21, 2013


The 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie begins performances at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) on Thursday, September 5, 2013, and opens on Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and you can check out photos from the big event below!

TV: Meet the Cast of Broadway's THE GLASS MENAGERIE- Celia Keenan-Bolger, Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto & More!
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2013


The 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie begins performances at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) on Thursday, September 5, 2013, and opens on Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to get the scoop on the production. Check out what they had to say below!

Box Office Opens Tomorrow for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Broadway's Booth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 7, 2013


Producers Jeffrey Richards and John N. Hart Jr., in association with the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), have announced that the box office will open on Thursday, August 8th for the 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.

Up on the Marquee: THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Walter McBride - July 12, 2013


The 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie will play at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. The marquee just went up at the Booth and you can check it out below!

Zachary Quinto, Cherry Jones & More to Lead THE GLASS MENAGERIE on Broadway this Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2013


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, is heading to Broadway. The revival will begin previews at a Shubert Theatre on September 5 and open September 26, and will star the full Boston cast.

Other Productions of The Glass Menagerie

1945   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1965   Broadway The Twentieth Anniversary Production
Broadway
1975   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1983   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1994   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2005   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   Off-Broadway Roundabout Revival
Off-Broadway
2013   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   Broadway 2017 Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2018   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company Production
Regional (US)
2022   West End London Production
West End
   West End
West End

The Glass Menagerie - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Play John Tiffany
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Play Brian J. Smith
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Play The Glass Menagerie
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Clive Goodwin
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Brian J. Smith
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music in a Play Nico Muhly
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Brian J. Smith
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Zachary Quinto
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play The Glass Menagerie
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Cherry Jones
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Brian J. Smith
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) The Glass Menagerie
2014 The Hewes Awards Hewes Design Award Bob Crowley
2014 Theatre World Awards Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater Celia Keenan-Bolger
2014 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play John Tiffany
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Katz
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Brian J. Smith
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Cherry Jones
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Lou Spisto/Lucky VIII
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Will Trice
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play INFINITY Stages
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Scott M. Delman
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play JAM Theatricals
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Mauro Taylor
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Rebecca Gold
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Michael Palitz
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Charles E. Stone
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play GFour Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play American Repertory Theater
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Jerry Frankel
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play John N. Hart Jr.
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Jeffrey Richards
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play The Glass Menagerie
2014 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Bob Crowley

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