[Capdist-announce] Tennessee Williams’ Classic “The Glass Menagerie” Returns to Catskill

[Steven Patterson]

One of just a handful of undisputed classics of the American stage,
Tennessee William’s haunting “The Glass Menagerie” returns to Bridge Street
Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla” Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street
in Catskill, NY, for a two-weekend run April 4 – 13, 2024.

William’s poetically autobiographical memory play premiered in 1944 and
catapulted its young author from obscurity into fame (and notoriety). BST
will be reviving its critically-acclaimed 2023 production of this moving
remembrance of family ties, lost dreams, and shattered illusions which
incorporates elements from Williams’ original, pre-production draft of the
script, and utilizes the incidental music composed for the initial
production by author and composer Paul Bowles. With a single exception, the
theatre has managed to re-assembled the show’s spectacular original cast –
 Leigh Strimbeck (BST’s “The Lion in Winter” and “Lewiston”) as Amanda
Wingfield, Brett Mack as her son Tom, and Russell Sperberg as Jim O’Connor
(the Gentleman Caller). Replacing the unavailable Sarah Jayne Rothkopf
(who’ll be returning to later this season to play Yelena in BST’s
production of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”) is Taylor Congdon (BST’s “Long Day’s
Journey Into Night) as Laura. Bridge Street Theatre Associate Artist Steven
Patterson directs, with sets and lighting design by John Sowle, costumes by
Michelle Rogers, and artwork by Dina Bursztyn. Production Stage Manager is
Hannarose Manning. This production of “The Glass Menagerie” is sponsored in
part by a generous donation from Jay Lesenger.

Reaction to the original 2023 presentation of this production was
universally ecstatic. Critics from across the region called it “A work of
art” “Breathtaking” “Must see theater” “Shatteringly good” “Beautifully
rendered” “Played to perfection” and “Essential viewing” When the final two
sold-out performances of the original run had to be cancelled due to a
COVID outbreak among members of the production team, the theatre
immediately began to plot a way to bring the play back as soon as possible
during 2024. “We felt an obligation, not only to all those folks who held
tickets to those final cancelled performances but to everyone who wasn’t
able to purchase a ticket before the show sold out, as well as so many of
our patrons who expressed a desire to see it a second time,” says John
Sowle, Bridge Street Theatre’s Artistic and Managing Director. “When a
production turns out as beautifully as this one did, you want to make sure
that as many people as possible get the opportunity to experience it.”

“The Glass Menagerie” will play for eight performances only, April 4 – 13.
Please note that the performance schedule for this production will be
somewhat different than usual for Bridge Street Theatre. For the Thursday –
Saturday performances April 4-6, curtain time is 7:30pm. The Sunday
performance on April 7 begins at 2:00pm. During Week Two, there will be a
7:30pm performance on Thursday April 11 and Friday April 12, and then a
two-show day on Saturday April 13 - an added 2:00pm matinee followed by a
7:30pm closing performance. There will be no final Sunday matinee on April
14 for this production. Discounted advance tickets are available online for
$27 at bridgest.org/glass24-tickets/ Seats at the door are $30. All tickets
for patrons ages 18 and under are $15. Additionally, any remaining seats
for the preview performance on Thursday evening April 4 and the Sunday
afternoon matinee on April 7 will be sold at the door on a “Pay What You
Will” basis. Just show up before curtain time and pay whatever you feel you
can afford for any seat that’s still available. Doors always open at least
one-half hour before curtain time.

Experience (or re-experience) one of the most moving plays in the American
canon in a rapturously received production that brilliantly honors its
original intentions. Want more details? Just visit the theatre’s website at
bridgest.org/glass-menagerie-2024/.




*Events at Bridge Street Theatre are supported in part by the New York
State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor of New York and
the New York State Legislature and by Public Funds from the Greene County
Legislature. Bridge Street Theatre’s entire 2024 Season is sponsored by a
generous donation from Mary E. Barrett.   *

*Performance Calendar: *Bridge Street Theatre presents

*THE GLASS MENAGERIE *by Tennessee Williams
with Taylor Congdon, Brett Mack, Russell Sperberg, and Leigh Strimbeck
Directed by Steven Patterson
Set and Lighting Design by John Sowle
Costumes by Michelle Rogers
Artwork by Dina Bursztyn
Production Stage Manager: Hannarose Manning
April 4 – 13, 2024
Bridge Street Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY

Thursday April 4 @ 7:30pm (“Pay What You Will” preview)
Friday April 5 @ 7:30pm (Opening Night)
Saturday April 6 @ 7:30pm
Sunday April 7 @ 2:00pm (“Pay What You Will” performance)
Thursday April 11 @ 7:30pm
Friday April 12 @ 7:30pm
Saturday April 13 @ 2:00pm
Saturday April 13 @ 7:30pm (Closing performance)


*Tickets: *Advance tickets available at
https://bridgest.org/glass24-tickets/
General Admission $27, 18 & under $15
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to each performance (on a
space available basis) for $30, 18 & under $15
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