Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Tennessee Williams Threatre Company
by Tara Bennett - Jul 23, 2024
For almost a decade, anticipation has simmered among NOLA theatre enthusiasts, waiting for The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company to tackle one of the playwright’s most iconic works, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, that has left an indelible mark on theatre.
Venice Theatre Hires Benny Sato Ambush as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021
Benny Sato Ambush, most recently from Boston, MA where he formerly served as Senior Distinguished Producing Director in Residence at Emerson College, will begin work with Venice Theatre as Artistic Director in late July of this year.
BWW Review: THE ROSE TATTOO Rare Tennessee Williams Treat
by Tara Bennett - Jul 27, 2016
The idea of a comedic play by Tennessee Williams might raise an eyebrow or two. Tennessee Williams? The same playwright who penned dark plays focusing on dysfunctional households as seen in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Glass Menagerie?' That same Williams?
BWW Reviews: New Theatre Company Seduces with Tennessee Williams' KINGDOM OF EARTH
by Tara Bennett - Aug 6, 2015
When an opportunity to see one of Tennessee Williams's more obscure works arises, I advise everyone to take advantage of seeing it. So when KINGDOM OF EARTH presented itself, I knew I was in for a treat. Selected as the inaugural production for the newly formed Tennessee Williams Theatre Company (TWTC), KINGDOM OF EARTH is rarely produced, but is gaining traction as a Southern Gothic drama. The melodrama, dark humor and grotesque beauty that can be found in the Williams canon is rife in KINGDOM OF EARTH, and the TWTC puts all of it on a wonderful display.
Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans' KINGDOM OF EARTH Begins Today
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2015
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans, a brand-new production company, presents Kingdom of Earth, Tennessee Williams' darkly comic thriller. The harrowing production stars local actors Kate Kuen as Myrtle, Sean Richmond as Chicken and David Williams as Lot and will be presented July 31-August 16 at the Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans (6200 St Charles Avenue). It is directed by Co-Artistic Director Augustin J Correro.
Photo Flash: FST's ALWAYS PATSY CLINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2009
Florida Studio Theatre brings back the popular summer hit Always...Patsy Cline for a special two week limited engagement. Patsy Cline was the original cross-over sensation with her acclaimed hit 'Walkin' After Midnight' in 1957 (#2 on the Country Charts and #12 on the Pop Charts) and followed in the early 60s with 'I Fall to Pieces,' 'Crazy' and 'She's Got You.' These songs and 24 others will pay tribute to the one-of-a-kind Patsy Cline.
Cline's rise to legendary stardom is told through personal letters shared with her best friend and biggest fan, Louise. From her performance at the Grand Ole Opry to her tragic death in 1963, Patsy Cline will 'always' have a place in country music and with music enthusiasts across multiple genres.
Lawrence Returns To Play Williams In 'Everyone Expects Me'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2008
On Monday, June 16th actor and playwright JEREMY LAWRENCE returns to the 'role' of the older Tennessee Williams in the compelling, tour-de-force play 'EVERYONE EXPECTS ME TO WRITE ANOTHER STREETCAR: An Evening With Tennessee Williams'. The words and works of Mr. Williams are arranged and performed by Jeremy Lawrence. TOSOS II presents this limited engagement as part of the Ethyl Eichelberger Solo Show Project (Jamie Heinlien, Director) at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre/Abington Theatre Arts Complex, 312 West 36th Street (bet 8th-9th Aves) on June 16, 17, 18 & 19 at 8 PM.