A strong theme, engaging plot and poetic touch, best describes the brilliance of the masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie. Attention to trivial details results in an effective theatrical design and terrific performance by the actors captures the attention of the viewers throughout the show. The Glass Menagerie has a long history of entertaining large crowds and this season it is set for its Broadway revival. Premiering at the Booth Theatre in September, the show will be completing its 17-weeks run in January 2014. Experience this amazing show for some quality entertainment.
Origin and Development
Inspired from one of his own stories, the play is written by the ingenious playwright and novelist Tennessee Williams. The play sheds light on the struggles of humans to make things perfect in an imperfect situation. The play was first presented in March 1945 and closed after completing one year of successful performances. The show became popular among the audience and was also admired by the critics which gave way to various adaptations.
Adaptations and Revivals
The play was first adapted to a movie in 1950 which was directed by Irving Rapper. The second movie adaption was made by Paul Newman in 1987. Both the movies couldn't justify the original plot and theme of the play so they were not very successful. A lot of foreign films were inspired from the play in more recent time that became successful in their respective countries. Among them, an Iranian movie Here Without Me and the Indian Malayalam film Akale are noticeable. Besides this, The Glass Menagerie has also been performed on radio in a production called Theatre Guild on the Air. The play has also been revised as a TV series twice that starred talented actors of the screen. In the second adaptation, two of the performers won an Emmy Award for their remarkable portrayals of Jim and Laura in the play. In 1994, the play once again hit the Broadway stage, winning a lot of commercial and critical acclaim. A revamped Canadian production premiered in Toronto in 1997, where it was admired for its theatricality and wonderful performances. 2013 saw the latest revival of the play at the American Repertory Theater where it played from February till March. The show is ready to make a triumphant return to Broadway where it will begin its previews from September at the Booth Theatre. The Glass Menagerie tickets are selling quickly as the fans are excited to see one of the most cherished plays of the past.
Broadway Cast and Crew
The talented cast of the newest Broadway production includes Cherry Jones playing the role of Amanda, Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, Zachary Quinto as Tom and Brian J. Smith as Jim. These fabulous performers are ready to take over the hearts of their audiences with their amazing performances. Cherry Jones is a highly revered name in the world of performing arts. She has won several awards including Tony, Drama Desk and Emmy for her numerous theatrical and TV projects. Among her other famous works, ‘Doubt', ‘Flesh and Blood', ‘The Heiress' and ‘24' are worth mentioning. Zachary Quinto is a Critics' Choice Award winning performer, both on stage and TV. Quinto has proved his talent in several theater and television ventures such as Side Man, Much Ado About Nothing, Gross Indecency and American Horror Story. Celia Keenan-Bolger is the recipient of the Drama Desk Award and Theatre World Award. She has acted in a number of Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals like ‘Les Miserables' and ‘Peter and the Starcatcher'. Brian J. Smith has performed in various stage plays, TV series and films. His performing credits include ‘The Columnist', ‘Good Boys and True', ‘Gossip Girl', ‘Hate Crime' and ‘Stargate Universe'. Smith is considered one of the most promising stars of the future due to his charismatic appeal. Very charming and versatile, John Tiffany contributes his excellent direction skills to the play. Tiffany is the winner of many awards including Tony, Obie and Drama Desk. His prominent works include ‘Once', ‘Be Near Me' and ‘Black Watch'.
A New Dose of Drama
With all the fresh faces, the play is set to captivate its audiences in its recent run. This new production is exciting, mature and hard to miss!