Why is The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams famous?

In its production notes, Williams wrote, "Being a 'memory play', The Glass Menagerie can be presented with unusual freedom of convention. Because of its considerably delicate or tenuous material, atmospheric touches and subtleties of direction play a particularly important part. read more

The Glass Menagerie is a memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. The play has strong autobiographical elements, featuring characters based on its author, his histrionic mother, and his mentally fragile sister Rose. read more

It's an American classic. 11 Unforgettable 'The Glass Menagerie' quotes by Tennessee Williams. read more