THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Name: THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Start: 2025-02-26T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-26T22:00:00-05:00
Location: 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29401

Schedule

Wed Feb 26 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

135 Church Street, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29401 | Charleston, SC

By Tennessee Williams
Premier Sponsor: Hewitt Family Fund
Associate Sponsor: The Peter Glenville Foundation
Tennessee Williams' Tony Award-winning timeless American classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, invites audiences into the fragile world of the Wingfield family, where dreams and reality intertwine in a tender dance. Set against the backdrop of a small apartment in St. Louis during the 1930s, the play delves into the lives of Amanda Wingfield and her two adult children, Tom and Laura. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, longs for a brighter future for her children while grappling with the challenges of the present. Tom, a frustrated dreamer and poet, seeks escape from the monotony of his job and the responsibility of caring for his delicate sister Laura, who finds solace in her collection of glass figurines. As the family confronts the harsh realities of their existence, The Glass Menagerie weaves a poignant and introspective drama that explores themes of memory, illusion, and the fragile nature of familial ties. With its rich characters and hauntingly beautiful narrative, this classic play remains a powerful and resonant exploration of the complexities of the human experience that has entranced audiences for generations.
Prices: Adult: $54.00 - $85.00, Senior (60+): $52.00 - $85.00, Student (ages 3-25) and Active Military: $47.00 - $85.00
Age Recommendation: For guidance on whether a show is appropriate for your party we urge you to consult our Content Guides, available for download online.
Performance Dates:
Feb. 26 Wed 7:30pm (PNC Pay-As-You-Please)
Feb. 28 Fri 7:30pm (Opening Night - ASL Accessible Performance)
Mar. 1 Sat 7:30pm
Mar. 2 Sun 2:00pm
Mar. 6 Thu 7:30pm
Mar. 7 Fri 7:30pm
Mar. 8 Sat 7:30pm
Mar. 9 Sun 2:00pm
Mar. 13 Thu 7:30pm
Mar. 14 Fri 7:30pm
Mar. 15 Sat 7:30pm
Mar. 16 Sun 2:00pm
Venue: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Box Office: (843) 577-7183
Box Office Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. (Non show weeks)
Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Box office then opens one hour before every performance. (Show weeks)
The box office opens one hour before every Sunday matinee performance.
Will Call opens one hour before showtime and closes 15 minutes after the start of every performance.
Website: CharlestonStage.com
ASL accessible performance is February 28 at 7:30pm and there will be ASL interpreters on stage. ASL-interpreted performances are funded in part by The Wiles Fund for the Future and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support for the National Endowment for the Arts.