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.
Amelia Campbell, a versatile actress with a rich history in film and television, graced the Broadway stage in productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire, showcasing her dynamic talent alongside her Tony-nominated performance in Our Country's Good. more...
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Wood Harris, a versatile actor with a robust educational background from Northern Illinois University and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, has an impressive portfolio including his breakthrough role in Remember the Titans and his portrayal of Avon Barksdale in HBO's "The Wire"; he also brought his talent to the stage in A Streetcar Named Desire. more...
Aaron Clifton Moten, a Juilliard School graduate and known for his roles in series like Disjointed and Next, showcased his acting prowess in A Streetcar Named Desire. more...
Nicole Ari Parker, known for her outstanding performance as Teri Joseph in Showtime's award-winning "Soul Food," brought her extensive acting range and theatrical experience to the stage in a past production of "A Streetcar Named Desire." more...
Daphne Rubin-Vega, who earned acclaim for her Tony-nominated performances in RENT and Anna in the Tropics, also captivated audiences as Stella in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. more...
Matthew Saldivar, who has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in "Bernhardt/Hamlet," "Saint Joan," and "Peter and the Starcatcher," also brought his talents to the stage in "A Streetcar Named Desire." more...
Count Stovall, known for his impressive Broadway performances in productions such as "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "A Streetcar Named Desire." more...
Blair Underwood, widely recognized for his role as Jonathan Rollins on NBC's L.A. Law, brought his acclaimed talent to the stage in A Streetcar Named Desire, adding to his impressive list of television credits including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Quantico. more...
Awards and Nominations
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Nicole Ari Parker was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Daphne Rubin-Vega was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Mark Bennett Sound Designer
Camille Brown Choreographer
Eugene Lee Set Designer
Emily Mann Director
Edward Pierce Lighting Designer
Paul Tazewell Costumes Designer
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