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An apathetic Stella (Anjana Vasan) is held by Stanley (Paul Mescal) as they kneel on the floor. Other cast members watch them from behind.
An apathetic Stella (Anjana Vasan) is held by Stanley (Paul Mescal) as they kneel on the floor. Other cast members watch them from behind.

AT THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW YORK

A Streetcar Named Desire: New York

By Tennessee Williams, Directed by Rebecca Frecknall

Tickets booked via Brooklyn Academy of Music

Event details

Fri 28 Feb - Sun 6 Apr 2025

★★★★★
The Times, The Observer, The Sunday Times, The i

How pretty the sky is! I ought to go there on a rocket that never comes down.

On a street in New Orleans, in the blistering summer heat, a sister spirals.

When Blanche unexpectedly visits her estranged sister Stella, she brings with her a past that will threaten their future. As Stella’s husband Stanley stalks closer to the truth, Blanche’s fragile world begins to fracture. Reality and illusion collide and a violent conflict changes their lives forever.

Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall’s “heartstopping” (The Telegraph) revival of Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece transfers to Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, for a five-week run in 2025.

The “astonishingly good” (Time OutPatsy Ferran, “tremendous” (The TimesPaul Mescal, “oustanding” (The New York TimesAnjana Vasan and “beautifully tender” (VarietyDwane Walcott  reprise their roles in this “mesmerising revival” (The i).

Prior to its run in New York, A Streetcar Named Desire will return to the West End for a limited three-week run.

Tickets are booked and processed by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Please note Almeida credit cannot be used when booking via BAM. You must create a BAM account in order to book tickets for this production. Booking and transaction fees may apply.

On Sale Dates
Wed 20 Nov – BAM Members and Patrons
Thu 5 Dec – Amex Presale
Tue 10 Dec – General On Sale
For more information on booking please visit BAM >

Running Time
Approx. 2 hours & 45 mins, incl. an interval

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 1.30pm or 3pm

Cast & Creatives

  • Cast

    Headshot of actor Rob Dempsey.
    Rob Dempsey
    Headshot of actor Alexander Eliot.
    Alexander Eliot
    Headshot of actor Curtis Patrick.
    Curtis Patrick
    Headshot of actor Constanza Ruff.
    Constanza Ruff
  • Creatives

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