Photo Flash: Opening Night of Taper Forum's GLASS MENAGERIE

A fresh new interpretation of classic "The Glass Menagerie," Tennessee Williams' compelling saga of the Wingfield family in the 1940s and their struggle with illusion and reality. Tom, the son, is torn between his role as the family breadwinner and his desire to lead a life of his own; his mother, Amanda (played by Tony Award-winning Judith Ivey), is a former Southern belle trying to maintain her dignity and her control in the gloom of their St. Louis tenement; and Laura, his frail sister, has retreated to an imaginary world caring for her collection of glass animals. Into their lives comes Jim, the Gentleman Caller, who changes the family forever.

Previews begin September 1. Opens September 12 at 7 p.m.
Continues through October 17.

Previews (September 1-11):
Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday, September 5 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 11 at 2:30 p.m.
No Performances on Monday and Tuesday, September 6 and 7.

Regular Performances (Beginning September 14):
Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m.;
Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. No performance on Mondays.
Exceptions: No general public performances October 5-8.

Ticket Prices: $20 - $65
Tickets are available by calling Center Theatre Group Audience Services at (213) 628-2772, in person at the Center Theatre Group box office or on-line at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org. Hot Tix: $20 each can be purchased in advance or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office (no checks). Groups: (213) 972-7231.