Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams
Closed 1h 15m NYC: Midtown W
79% 106 reviews
79%
(106 Ratings)
Positive
84%
Mixed
15%
Negative
1%
Members say
Entertaining, Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Great writing

About the Show

A solo show about Tennessee Williams, directed by Alan Cumming. 

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Critic Reviews (3)

TheaterScene.net
May 17th, 2021
For a previous production

"Always engrossing, always believable, Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams accomplishes in spades what it sets out to do: revealing the trials and tribulations of a great playwright on the verge of his first success."
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Front Row Center
June 24th, 2021
For a previous production

"Storms moves comfortably through the spectrum from sparkling highs to heartfelt lows with wit and charm...Storms neither rushes nor belabors, confidently avoiding the trap of overselling his character...Director Alan Cumming keeps the energy flowing. His hands firmly on the reins, he directs with restraint, finding the balance between a light touch and the natural drama of a man with an interesting life."
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Front Row Center
March 7th, 2023
For a previous production

“ ‘Tennessee Rising’ was a history lesson and an emotional journey, and Storms brought his commanding performance and insight into William’s life to the stage... Audiences should praise Storms and Cumming’s production.”
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