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Date of Death: February 25, 1983 (71)

Birth Place: Columbus, MS, USA

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Ruth Stage's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Comes to the 2024 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024


 Ruth Stage announced that three-time Emmy Award winner Christian Jules Le Blanc and actor/producer Matt de Rogatis will reprise their critically acclaimed off-Broadway roles of ‘Big Daddy’ and ‘Brick’ from their 2022 production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

April Heats Up As The Company Theatre Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024


The Company Theatre will present Tennessee Williams' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF from April 12-21, directed by Artistic Director Carl Del Buono.

Production Teams Set for The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024


The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the production teams for its 2024 season. Learn more about the season!

Alley Theatre Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024


The Alley Theatre has unveiled its 2024-25 season, including classic works, world premiere plays, a murder mystery, and lots of laughter. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

NYTW Responds to Playwright's Demands for Public Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2024


In December 2023, playwright Victor I. Cazares went to social media to explain that they would stop taking their HIV medication until off Broadway theatre institution New York Theatre Workshop, where they began working in 2020 as the Tow playwright in residence, publicly calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. The theatre has just issued a response to their demands.

Lynn Nottage's SWEAT to Open at Capital Repertory Theatre in Two Weeks
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


Capital Repertory Theatre is getting ready to open its first show of 2024, Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage. Learn more about the production here!

UNLOCKING DESIRE Film Project Event To Be Held At Scarab Club In Detroit
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024


Join Barbara Neri and the UNLOCKING DESIRE film team for a special event at Detroit's Scarab Club on March 16.

Review: Green Room 42 Boasts a Rainbow of Musical Colors from BMI's NEW WRITERS
by Rob Lester - Mar 3, 2024


The next generation of songwriters is busy working and took a night off to play and sing at The Green Room 42 on February 3rd. A full room of supportive music appreciators heard some new musical theatre-style material based on assignments like 'Imagine Blanche DuBois singing' or 'write a love song without the word 'love.''

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Announced At Gettysburg Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Catch the Tennessee Williams classic play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, at Gettysburg Community Theatre. Experience the charm and beauty of this iconic American drama during weekends from March 8-17, 2024.

DANCING AT LUGHNASA Comes to Austin in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


A masterwork in theatre storytelling about family, honor, hope, and the undeniable power of the past, Dancing at Lughnasa runs March 15 - 31 at Genesis Creative Collective.

New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024


Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

Q. Smith, Eric Jordan Young, Sally Shaw, & Dexter Conlin Star In SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT - THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL VALENTI At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024


Join Q. Smith, Eric Jordan Young, Sally Shaw, and Dexter Conlin for an unforgettable night of music in 'Something to Sing About: The Music of Michael Valenti' at 54 Below on Thursday, February 29th.

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans Performs KINGDOM OF EARTH Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024


The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will present a revival of Kingdom of Earth by Tennessee Williams.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For the UK Tour of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024


Full casting and further creative team have been revealed for a new tour of Atri Banerjee's highly acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, first seen at Royal Exchange Theatre in late 2022.

Previews: TRUMAN TALKS TENNESSEE Comes To Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 7, 2024


Palm Springs’ newest professional theatre, REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (RSC), presents veteran Broadway performer, JOEL VIG, who becomes TRUMAN CAPOTE in his acclaimed one-man show, TRUMAN TALKS TENNESSEE as the RSC celebrates the 100th anniversary of Capote's birth with a ‘FAT TUESDAY' fundraiser at 7 PM!

THIS TIME Comes to the Undermain Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024


This time by Brian Dang will come to Undermain Theatre this month. This workshop production runs February 29 through March 17, 2024. Learn more about the workshop here!

PURPLE RAIN Musical Will Premiere in Prince's Hometown of Minneapolis
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2024


The pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will take place in Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, MN. We have all the details on the new msuical!

Rikki Lee Travolta & Deborah Swinford to Star in LOVE LETTERS at Steel Beam Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024


Chicagoland’s Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, IL will be presenting a special limited engagement fundraiser of A.R. Gurney’s romantic masterpiece LOVE LETTERS.

A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO Comes to L.A. Theatre Works Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024


Writer, performer, and founding member of Culture Clash Herbert Sigüenza takes on the role of Picasso for A Weekend with Pablo Picasso from L.A.Theatre Works (LATW) in this one-man tour-de-force. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

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