Full Casting Announced for Streetcar
Streetcar news finally made its way to the American theatre sites.
Casting is now complete for the Donmar Warehouse's production of A Streetcar Named Desire, which will begin performances July 23 prior to an official opening July 28. Rob Ashford directs.
In addition to the previously announced Rachel Weisz, who will star as Blanche DuBois, the cast will also include Jack Ashton, Elliot Cowan, Charles Daish, Judy Hepburn, Barnaby Kay, Gary Milner, Daniela Nardini, Luke Rutherford and Ruth Wilson.
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A Streetcar Named Desire defined Tennessee Williams's (1911-1983) reputation as one of the greatest American playwrights, winning him a Pulitzer Prize. His principal works include The Glass Menagerie (New York Critics' Circle Award), The Rose Tattoo (Tony Award for Best Play), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Pulitzer Prize), Suddenly Last Summer, Sweet Bird of Youth, Orpheus Descending and The Night of the Iguana (New York Critics' Circle Award).
Sources: Playbill, Broadway World
Casting is now complete for the Donmar Warehouse's production of A Streetcar Named Desire, which will begin performances July 23 prior to an official opening July 28. Rob Ashford directs.
In addition to the previously announced Rachel Weisz, who will star as Blanche DuBois, the cast will also include Jack Ashton, Elliot Cowan, Charles Daish, Judy Hepburn, Barnaby Kay, Gary Milner, Daniela Nardini, Luke Rutherford and Ruth Wilson.
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A Streetcar Named Desire defined Tennessee Williams's (1911-1983) reputation as one of the greatest American playwrights, winning him a Pulitzer Prize. His principal works include The Glass Menagerie (New York Critics' Circle Award), The Rose Tattoo (Tony Award for Best Play), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Pulitzer Prize), Suddenly Last Summer, Sweet Bird of Youth, Orpheus Descending and The Night of the Iguana (New York Critics' Circle Award).
Sources: Playbill, Broadway World