Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (106)
See it if you love the works of Tennessee Williams.
Don't see it if you're not a fan of one-person and/or biographical shows. Read more
See it if You're a Teennesse Williams & drama-lover, like 1-man shows, want a tour of playwright's early literary career & like small, intimate sets.
Don't see it if Dislike Tennessee Williams, or director Alan Cumming or writer & actor Jacob Storms. But really, this is a charming piece of theater.
See it if You always wished you could meet Tennessee Williams. This was it and meeting the young Tennessee Williams was a joy. Delightful!
Don't see it if You don’t like Tennessee Williams’ plays
See it if A revelatory impersonation of the greatest playwright of the Am theater abt his family, private life&legacy w some refs to his early plays,*
Don't see it if You don't care x a Southern drawl or a small intimate venue; I loved both. Read more
See it if You appreciate you appreciate a solo show which beautifully embodies the persona of a great playwright.
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See it if you enjoy historical one person plays.
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See it if Terrific solo performance depicting the great playwright. The acting and mannerisms really made for a wonderful theatre experience.
Don't see it if If you don't enjoy one man solo performances or the playwright. Highly recommended.
See it if You are interested in Tennessee Williams, like solo shows, character explorations
Don't see it if You need a big production
Critic Reviews (3)
"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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"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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“ ‘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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