Sweet Bird of Youth Revival 1975

Opened: December 29, 1975
Closing: February 08, 1976

Sweet Bird of Youth - 1975 - Broadway History , Info & More

Harkness Theatre
1887 Broadway at 62nd St. New York, NY

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PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
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Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

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Theater Director Michael Kahn Receives First Annual TENN Award
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by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017


Gallery Players' production of the acclaimed and timely Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams tells the story of a gigolo and drifter, who returns to his home town as the companion of a once-was movie star. Sweet Bird of Youth opened Saturday, March 11th, and runs for only 12 performances through Saturday, March 26th, 2017 at 8 PM. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Gallery Players presents SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2017


Gallery Players announces the fifth show of its 50th season with the critically acclaimed and timely, Sweet Bird of Youth, which tells the story of a gigolo and drifter, who returns to his home town as the companion of a once-was movie star. 

The Gallery Players presents SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2017


Gallery Players announces the fifth show of its 50th season with the critically acclaimed and timely, Sweet Bird of Youth, which tells the story of a gigolo and drifter, who returns to his home town as the companion of a once-was movie star. 

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The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

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by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Sweet Bird of Youth FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sweet Bird of Youth have there been?
Sweet Bird of Youth has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1975 and West End which opened in 2013.

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