Written by Tennessee Williams
Directed by David Cromer
Diane Lane “gives full weight to both the warping…effects of a life lived in front of the mirror and camera”
– CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Sweet Bird of Youth
Sep 14 – Oct 28, 2012 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
3 hours with 2 intermissions
Academy Award nominee Diane Lane (Unfaithful) and Broadway’s Finn Wittrock (Death of a Salesman) light up this stunning American classic, directed by Chicago’s own David Cromer.
Into a tiny Gulf Coast hamlet drifts an improbable couple: the Princess Kosmonopolis, a Hollywood legend fleeing the disastrous premiere of her latest epic, and Chance Wayne, a young actor-turned-gigolo who has brought his new benefactress to his hometown in hopes of reclaiming his former glory. But when a youthful mistake surfaces that threatens Chance’s plan, the pair are forced to confront their crumbling dreams. Laced with humor and Williams’ “characteristically gorgeous lyricism” (The New York Times), Sweet Bird of Youth is a sensual, haunting theatrical journey that will captivate and seduce you.
Critical Praise
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“Mr. Cromer provides just the right environment for their dreams to clash and burn is a relief”
– The New York Times
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Finn Wittrock is “terrific”
– Chicago Tribune
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“Diane Lane delivers a superbly convincing performance”
– Variety
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“As good as Ms. Lane was in the first act, she’s even better in the last scene”
– The New York Times
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“Passionate….arresting”
– Chicago Tribune
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★★★★ (out of 5)
– Time Out Chicago
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Diane Lane gives a “scarily intelligent performance…downright wonderful”
– The New York Times
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“Diane Lane is luminous [and] mesmerizing”
– Time Out Chicago
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“Cromer continues to lay claim to being a foremost interpreter of mid-century American drama”
– Variety
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Finn Wittrock gives an “excellent performance”
– Variety
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