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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Revival

Ages: 15+
Closing: June 22, 2008

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1955 American drama written by Tennessee Williams . It is considered one of his greatest works and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955.

The play takes place in the southern United States on the birthday of Big Daddy Pollitt, a wealthy cotton tycoon who is unaware that he is dying of cancer. The play centers on the dysfunctional relationships within the Pollitt family, particularly between Brick, Big Daddy's favorite son, and Maggie "the Cat", Brick's wife.

Brick is a former football hero who has become an alcoholic and withdrawn from life after the suicide of his close friend, Skipper. Maggie is a beautiful and determined woman who feels unfulfilled in her marriage and desperately wants a child. The couple's strained relationship is further complicated by the arrival of Brick's resentful brother Gooper and his conniving wife Mae, who are eager to inherit Big Daddy's fortune.

As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed, lies are exposed, and the characters are forced to confront their own desires and failures. The play explores themes of family legacy, desire, truth, and the destructive power of secrets.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has been adapted into a successful film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, and continues to be performed around the world. It is a classic of American drama that offers a powerful and timeless look at the human condition.


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Sam Gold Will Direct CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Revival on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026


A new revival of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is set to come to Broadway next year, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold. Learn more here!

See Works from Inside SHOWSTOPPERS: THE ART OF STAGE AND SCREEN Exhibition at Helicline Fine Art
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026


Helicline Fine Art is now presenting Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen, a dynamic new exhibition celebrating nearly a century of performance as seen through the eyes of some of the most influential artists and designers of the 20th century. On view through May 10, 2026, the exhibition brings together more than three dozen works that capture the spectacle, emotion, and cultural impact of live theatre, film, dance, opera, and popular entertainment.

Helicline Fine Art to Showcase SHOWSTOPPERS Art Exhibit in Spring 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


Helicline Fine Art will present 'SHOWSTOPPERS: The Art of Stage and Screen,' a captivating exhibition exploring the intersection of visual art and theatrical performance.

The 20th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Set for September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025


The 20th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has revealed its September 2025 program. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer' Will Lead JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025


Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

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by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025


Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 

STAR WARS On Stage: A Guide to Broadway Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025


With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.

Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026


The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025


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by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025


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John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025


Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024


Broadway theatres will dim their lights to honor the memory of James Earl Jones, four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award®-winning actor and recipient of the 2017 Special Tony Award® for Lifetime Achievement, whose career spanned almost seven decades on Broadway.

Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024


The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

All the Broadway Connections to Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024


Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.

Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024


Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.

SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE 2024 Announces Playwrights and Lineup for 24th Year In McCall
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024


Discover the lineup for the 24th annual SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE in McCall, Idaho, featuring new and diverse voices in theater.

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Iain Goosey Appointed Executive Director of Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


Kiln Theatre has announced that Iain Goosey has been appointed as Executive Director of Kiln Theatre, working alongside Amit Sharma who was recently appointed as Artistic Director and CEO.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

MANAHATTA Extends at The Public Theater Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


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by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2023


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Full Cast Set for Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023


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Photos: Inside Rehearsal For DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME at National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023


The National Theatre today released rehearsal images for Death of England: Closing Time.  Deputy Artistic Director, Clint Dyer and acclaimed playwright, Roy Williams, have reunited to write this powerful new play, which is the final, standalone chapter of their award-winning Death of England series. 

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry & More to Star in NO MAN'S LAND at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter’s celebrated masterwork No Man’s Land directed by Les Waters. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof History

Other Productions of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1955   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1974   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1990   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2003   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2008   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2009   West End London Revival
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2013   Broadway
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2017   West End West End Revival
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2022   Off-Broadway
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2023   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
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2027   Broadway
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play James Earl Jones

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