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Ages: 12+
Opened: April 22, 2012
Closing: July 22, 2012

A Streetcar Named Desire - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More

Tennessee Williams' sultry drama, A Streetcar Named Desire is set against the sexy backdrop of New Orleans' gritty French Quarter A Streetcar Named Desire tells the tale of former school teacher and socialite Blanche DuBois (Nicole Ari Parker), as she's forced to move in with her sister Stella (Rubin-Vega) and her animalistic husband Stanley (Blair Underwood). But the fragile, Blanche quickly gets a gritty life lesson in the seamy, steamy underbelly of 1940's New Orleans. The legendary Terence Blanchard has signed on to provide an original soundscape for the production.




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Photo Flash: Cast of STREETCAR Set for Tonight's Previews
by James T Harding - April 3, 2012


A Streetcar Named Desire starring Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, begins its limited Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre tonight on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, and celebrates its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012. The production will run through July 22, 2012. Check out these photos of the company!

The Greene Space to Present INSIDE LOOK: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE With Live Stream, 3/19
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2012


On Monday, March 19 at 7pm, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR will present a conversation with several cast and artistic team members of A Streetcar Named Desire, opening on Broadway on April 22.

The Greene Space to Present INSIDE LOOK: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE With Live Stream, 3/19
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2012


On Monday, March 19 at 7pm, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR will present a conversation with several cast and artistic team members of A Streetcar Named Desire, opening on Broadway on April 22.

TV: Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Company Meets the Press!
by Jessica Lewis - February 28, 2012


A Streetcar Named Desire starring Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, begins its limited Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, and celebrates its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012. The production will run through July 22, 2012. Click below to meet the company!

Carmen DeLavallade Joins the Cast of Broadway's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012


Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones and Anthony Lacavera just announced that Ms. Carmen DeLavallade will join the cast of their much anticipated production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Ms. DeLavallade will join the cast led by Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, completing the cast of Broadway's A Streetcar Named Desire. This production of A Streetcar Named Desire will take over the Broadhurst Theatre beginning its limited run on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and will celebrate its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Photo Coverage: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - February 28, 2012


A Streetcar Named Desire starring Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, begins its limited Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, and celebrates its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012. Today, the company met the press and below, BroadwayWorld brings you complete photo coverage.

Blair Underwood to Talk A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE On 'The Today Show' and 'Anderson' Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012


Blair Underwood, who begins rehearsals on Feb. 28 for the exciting new Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Emily Mann, will appear on two nationally televised shows on the same day to talk about Streetcar, and his other current project, the NBC-TV special series “Who Do You Think You Are?'

UP ON THE MARQUEE: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE!
by Up On The Marquee - February 24, 2012


A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE will open April 22, with previews beginning April 3 for the revival at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to Open at the Broadhurst Theatre April 22; Previews Begin April 3
by Kelsey Denette - February 2, 2012


Variety reports today that the upcoming revival of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE will open April 22, with previews beginning April 3. The show, which has been hunting for a theatre since this past summer, will take Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (which had been booked by the delayed revival of REBECCA).

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to Take Broadhurst Theatre?
by Robert Diamond - January 25, 2012


Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post today that the upcoming revival of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, which has been hunting for a theatre since this past summer, will take Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (which had been booked by REBECCA up until yesterday) for a Spring 2012 opening.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wood Harris Join Broadway's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2011


Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones have announced that the role of 'Stella' will be played by two-time Tony Nominee Daphne Rubin-Vega and the role of 'Mitch' will be played by Wood Harris, in the upcoming Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Emily Mann. They will join Blair Underwood as 'Stanley' and Nicole Ari Parker as 'Blanche'. This production is slated to hit the boards, Spring, 2012. Theatre is TBA.

Confirmed: Nicole Ari Parker to Star in Broadway's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2011


As we reported on Friday, it's now confirmed, that the role of Blanche DuBois in the upcoming Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire will be played by seven-time NAACP Image award nominee, Nicole Ari Parker. This production is slated to hit the boards, Spring, 2012. Theatre TBA.

Nicole Ari Parker to Star in Broadway's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Nicole Rosky - August 5, 2011


According to Black Star News, Nicole Ari Parker will star opposite Blair Underwood in the upcoming Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Emily Mann. Parker will play Blanche Du Bois in the production, which is set to open in the spring of 2012.

Terence Blanchard to Compose Original Music for Broadway's STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Starring Blair Underwood Next Season
by Jessica Lewis - June 23, 2011


Front Row Productions has announced that the world-renowned film composer and trumpet player Terence Blanchard will compose the original musical soundscape for the upcoming Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Emily Mann, starring Blair Underwood and opening in the spring of 2012.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Returns To Broadway Starring Blair Underwood in 2012; Emily Mann Directs
by Jessica Lewis - June 16, 2011


The Hollywood Reporter has reveals today that A Streetcar Named Desire will get a Broadway revival in the spring of 2012, directed by Emily Mann and starring The Event's Blair Underwood as Stanley Kowalski. The production will be presented on Broadway by Front Row Productions. This will be the nineth revival of the famous Tennessee Williams play, the most recent being in 2005 starring the late Natasha Richardson, Amy Ryan and John C. Reilly.

A Streetcar Named Desire History

Other Productions of A Streetcar Named Desire

1947   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1950   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1973   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1973   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1988   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1992   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1999   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2005   Broadway Roundabout Revival
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2009   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2016   Off-Broadway St. Ann's Warehouse Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2020   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theater Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2023   West End
West End
2025   Off-Broadway BAM Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

A Streetcar Named Desire - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Blair Underwood
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Nicole Ari Parker
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Daphne Rubin-Vega
2012 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Paul Tazewell

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