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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Revival

Ages: 15+
Closing: April 10, 2010

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2009 West End History , Info & More

Novello Theatre
(Charing Cross) - Aldwych London

In CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, "Big Daddy" Pollitt, the richest cotton planter in the Mississippi Delta, is about to celebrate his 65th birthday. He is distressed by the rocky relationship between his beloved son Brick, an aging football hero who has turned to drink, and his beautiful and feisty wife Maggie. As the hot summer evening unfolds, the veneer of Southern gentility slips away as unpleasant truths emerge and greed, lies and suppressed sexuality reach a boiling point.


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Review Roundup: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2026


August Wilson is back on Broadway with Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and more in a new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by  the legendary Debbie Allen. The critics are weighing in on the show! See what they're saying in tonight's review roundup!

Meet the Cast of BECKY SHAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast here!

Every Broadway Actor in Season 3 of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025


The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025


The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!

Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
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.

CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne Set for Rubicon Theatre Company Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025


Rubicon Theatre will continue its 2024/2025 Dare to Dream Season with the Central Coast premiere of CONSTELLATIONS, a romantic drama by Award-winning playwright Nick Payne.

Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025


With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

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.

Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025


JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team

A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024


This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for Rolling World Premiere of BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024


Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

Kaatsbaan and The National Willa Cather Center to Host Sesquicentennial Celebration of Willa Cather Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


Kaatsbaan Cultural Park and the National Willa Cather Center will commemorate the 150th birthday of Willa Cather, an iconic and cherished figure in American literature during the 20th century on October 21, 2023. Get more event information here!

New Jason Robert Brown/Taylor Mac Musical MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL to Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023


Discover the highly anticipated premiere of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre. Get all the details on dates and ticket information for this limited engagement production. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!'

J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023


MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only  industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!

Full Casting Announced for NEXT TO NORMAL at the Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 16, 2023


Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal.

BTG Reveals Casting For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and PHOTOGRAPH 51
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023


Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) have announced casting for two of its summer 2023 shows: Million Dollar Quartet, a three-time Tony Award–nominated once-in-a-lifetime musical evening back by popular demand with some of the same cast as 2017 and Photograph 51, an intriguing portrait of the race to discover the mysteries of the DNA double helix. 

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

Lisa Dawn Cave, Victoria Bailey and Robert Fried to Receive The 2023 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023


The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2023 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to production stage manager, Lisa Dawn Cave; Victoria Bailey, Executive Director, Theatre Development Fund; and theatrical accountant, Robert Fried.

Meisner Acting Technique Returns To WaterTower Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023


Is it time to take your acting skills to the next level?  Register now for the seven-week Meisner Acting Technique class at WaterTower Theatre and start taking control of your craft now!

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
Off-Broadway
2027   Broadway
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2009 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Olivier Awards Best Actor James Earl Jones
2010 Olivier Awards Best Revival Debbie Allen

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