Two Characters in Search of Anagnorisis: DF Reviews for Parterre Box
This superb production of a Tennessee Williams’ rarity illuminates by lightening the playwright’s life and work.
Monsters Don’t Die Early: Our Critics Discuss Sweet Bird of Youth (for Parterre Box)
Geraldine Page and Paul Newman shine in a problematic adaptation of Williams’ fork-in-the-road play.
Peyton Place on the Riviera: Cameron and David discuss Night of the Iguana (for Parterre Box)
If The Night of the Iguana is not exactly a day at the beach, it’s not really the dark night of the soul it should be, either.
Everybody Is Nothing Until You Love Them: Our Critics Watch The Rose Tattoo (for Parterre Box)
It would be impossible to overpraise Anna Magnani’s performance.
Don’t Turn the Light On!: Jessica Lange in A Streetcar Named Desire (for Parterre Box)
More on the Williams’ classic, this time a 1995 TV adaptation, derived from a Broadway revival.
Red-Headed Woman: A Streetcar Named Desire with Ann-Margret (for Parterre Box)
Continuing our discussion of Tennessee Williams great play with this 1984 version for TV.
Some Things Are Not Forgivable: A Streetcar Named Desire via NT Live (for Parterre Box)
Director Benedict Andrews’ attempt to update Tennessee Williams’ great play misfires spectacularly.
Stray Cats (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron finish up their survey of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a look at some memorable productions.
Cat People: (for Parterre Box)
Continuing David and Cameron’s overview of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a look at the famous Elizabeth Taylor / Paul Newman film version.
The Cat’s Meow (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron continue their exploration of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a 1984 television adaptation starring Jessica Lange and Rip Torn.
reclining standards 