Tag Archives: Ben Gazzara

Today in history: March 24, 1955

Posted on March 24, 2010 by sheila

Tennessee Williams’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof opened on Broadway. It was directed by Elia Kazan and starred Ben Gazzara and Barbara bel Geddes. Williams was tormented by the writing of this play. He found it “messy”, and wrote … Continue reading →

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The Books: “In the Moment: My Life as an Actor” (Ben Gazzara)

Posted on August 22, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: In the Moment: My Life as an Actor, by Ben Gazzara It’s my favorite type of career. Long-lasting, diverse, a little bit chaotic, not overly managed, with moments of brilliance, moments of just good workmanship … Continue reading →

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PBS, Thank You for Broadway: The Golden Age

Posted on March 16, 2006 by sheila

Last night, I happened to catch the final half-hour of a certain fund-raising drive on my local PBS channel – and they were showing an absolutely MARVELOUS documentary called Broadway: The Golden Age. It’s eventually going to be a 3-part … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (Tennessee Williams)

Posted on October 14, 2005 by sheila

Next on my script shelf: I’m in Tennessee Williams land now, and will be there for quite some time! I am having such a great time re-acquainting myself with all of his plays. Next Tennessee Williams play on the shelf … Continue reading →

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