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The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie

Presented by TexARTS at Kam and James Morris Theater

February 26-March 14, 2010

Avg. Event Rating (4.6 Stars): 4.5 out of 5 stars rating
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The Glass Menagerie is one of America’s great plays, written by Tennessee Williams and performed as part of TexARTS’ professional Off-Broadway Series. The rather auto-biographical play was originally written for MGM and premiered in Chicago in 1944 and won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1945. The Glass Menagerie was Williams's first successful play; he went on to become one of America's most highly regarded playwrights. Williams (whose real name is Thomas) is largely reflected in the main narrator character of Tom, who recounts his life with and escape from his Mother, Amanda, and his sickly and (supposedly) mentally ill sister Rose would be Laura (whose nickname in the play is "Blue Roses", a result of an unfortunate bout of Pleurosis as a high school student). This union production integrates some of the region’s finest talent and brings one of our greatest American plays and playwrights to life with depth and quality.



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    • Venue Info

      Kam and James Morris Theater

      2300 Lohman's Spur Austin, TX 78734

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    • Admission Info

      Tickets: $30-$56 **Please Note: Cocktail seating for this performance will not be at tables in the theater, but will include a complimentary reception before the performance and during intermission.**

      Info Phone: (512)852-9079 x101

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      February 26-March 14, 2010

      Times:
      Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM Sundays 2:00

    • Accessibility Info

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    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyed it!!"
        Review posted by: Kristen from Austin, Mar 08, 2010

        Wow, that was a great production. This is a very powerful play when performed at this level. So many nice moments. I particularly enjoyed the scenes with Laura and Tom's friend. He made this... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Surprising experience"
        Review posted by: Aaron from Austin Texas, Mar 08, 2010

        Let's face it community theatre is a roll of the dice..and Tennesee Williams though the text in infallible it can lend itself to some bad acting. Not with this production! This was a solid... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Glass Menagerie Paints a Pretty Illusion"
        Review posted by: anonymous from Austin, TX, Mar 04, 2010

        This charming production of "Menagerie" certainly surprised us. A relatively unkonwn theatre, Tex- Arts, has done a great job. How surprised we were and pleased to make the short journey. The cast... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "William's famous memory play..."
        Review posted by: Anonymous from Austin, TX, Mar 03, 2010

        ...is such a household name that you may assume you've seen all there is to see in this small-cast drama from the mid-20th century. That would be a shame. It's true that Babbs George's powerfully... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Glass Menagerie"
        Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre from austin, Mar 03, 2010

        Tex-Arts' Glass Menagerie: superlative, accomplished, moving. Babs George as Amanda: haunting,lustrous as a hurricane lamp. Jude Hickey as Tom is angry, gentle and valiant. Austin Live theatre review... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating ""The Glass Menagerie" a brilliant performance!"
        Review posted by: Maggie Kadlecek from Lakeway, TX, Mar 02, 2010

        This play is a must-see. I was blown away by the actors' performances on opening night. The play flowed without a hitch amidst the haunting, mood-setting stage. This is Tennessee Williams at his best.... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Babs George Shines"
        Review posted by: Anonymous from Austin, TX, Mar 01, 2010

        When you head out for a night of Tennessee Williams, you expect a long, tension-filled affair peppered with fits. Apart from that, you have few guarantees--you hope the actors don't chew the scenery... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyed it!!"
        Review posted by: Kristen from Austin, Mar 08, 2010

        Wow, that was a great production. This is a very powerful play when performed at this level. So many nice moments. I particularly enjoyed the scenes with Laura and Tom's friend. He made this... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Surprising experience"
        Review posted by: Aaron from Austin Texas, Mar 08, 2010

        Let's face it community theatre is a roll of the dice..and Tennesee Williams though the text in infallible it can lend itself to some bad acting. Not with this production! This was a solid... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Glass Menagerie Paints a Pretty Illusion"
        Review posted by: anonymous from Austin, TX, Mar 04, 2010

        This charming production of "Menagerie" certainly surprised us. A relatively unkonwn theatre, Tex- Arts, has done a great job. How surprised we were and pleased to make the short journey. The cast... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "William's famous memory play..."
        Review posted by: Anonymous from Austin, TX, Mar 03, 2010

        ...is such a household name that you may assume you've seen all there is to see in this small-cast drama from the mid-20th century. That would be a shame. It's true that Babbs George's powerfully... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Glass Menagerie"
        Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre from austin, Mar 03, 2010

        Tex-Arts' Glass Menagerie: superlative, accomplished, moving. Babs George as Amanda: haunting,lustrous as a hurricane lamp. Jude Hickey as Tom is angry, gentle and valiant. Austin Live theatre review... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        5 out of 5 stars rating ""The Glass Menagerie" a brilliant performance!"
        Review posted by: Maggie Kadlecek from Lakeway, TX, Mar 02, 2010

        This play is a must-see. I was blown away by the actors' performances on opening night. The play flowed without a hitch amidst the haunting, mood-setting stage. This is Tennessee Williams at his best.... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: The Glass Menagerie
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Babs George Shines"
        Review posted by: Anonymous from Austin, TX, Mar 01, 2010

        When you head out for a night of Tennessee Williams, you expect a long, tension-filled affair peppered with fits. Apart from that, you have few guarantees--you hope the actors don't chew the scenery... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

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