The Glass Menagerie Tickets

The Glass Menagerie was first premiered at the theatres of Chicago in the early 1940s. The play, right from its first staging, got the nod of approval from the critics. Veteran drama critic Claudia Cassidy, usually known as the "Acidy Cassidy" for her scathing remarks, also endorsed the play for its brilliance. The New York Drama Critics Circle awarded the play for its exceptional ingenuity and realism. This play is so powerful that it becomes the identity of everyone who is once associated with it. William Tennessee, the screenwriter of this play, gained success for the first time ever in his life with The Glass Menagerie and it actually put his playwright career into fifth gear. Laurette Taylor, who played the lead role of this play, is still lauded for her acting brilliance. The documentary "Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There" has also declared her role as one of the most memorable in American theatre history. Her role is considered to be one of the defining moments of American theatre.

The Glass Menagerie made its way into theatres in 1945, opening in the West End London's Playhouse Theatre and being appreciated tremendously by high-brow theatregoers. The following year, it was presented on Broadway at the Royal Theatre, originally directed by Eddie Dowling and Margo Jones. The original cast included legendary theatre artists such as Eddie Dowling, Laurette Taylor, Julie Haydon, and Anthony Ross. Julie Haydon played the central character of Laura Wingfeild, while Laurette Taylor stole the spotlight with her exceptional performance as her mother, Amanda Wingfeild. Eddie played the role of Laura's brother Tom, and Anthony Ross played Jim O'Connor, the man of Laura's dreams.

The Glass Menagerie is considered to be the autobiographical play of William Tennessee. The characters of the play strongly relate to the misery of his life. The storyline of the play is about a mother, Amanda, and her physically challenged daughter, Laura. Tom, Laura's brother, works in a factory and spends the rest of his time watching cheap movies. Amanda's aim in life is to see her daughter get married and settle down. She asks Tom to make an effort in setting up Laura with somebody. After much ado, he invites Jim O'Connor as a possible option for Laura to get married to. When he comes over for dinner, Laura realizes that this is the man of her dreams. They dance along to the music all night long, being swooned by her high school love, Jim.

Jim in the play stands for all of Laura's desires and wishes with life. Will this be the end of their misery? Will she finally find love in her life? Is this her chance to reclaim her right over life? Are there any secrets to be unfolded in this night? To know all this, you have to watch The Glass Menagerie. This season, The Glass Menagerie brings out new and exciting performances of the veteran artists. To experience theatrical excellence at its best, you need to get your The Glass Menagerie tickets now!