Desire 2015

Opened: September 1, 2015
Closing: October 11, 2015

Desire - 2015 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

59E59 Theatres [Theatre A]
59 E. 59th St. New York, NY 10022

Six of America's most lauded playwrights come together for a celebration of one of America's greatest wordsmiths. Adapted from Tennessee Williams' short stories Desire and the Black Masseur, The Field of Blue Children, Oriflamme, Portrait of a Girl in Glass, The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin, and Tent Worms, the plays of Desire are certain to be new classics for the 21st century. Depicting love and innocence, isolation and loss, these unforgettable tales serve as a reminder that great stories have the power to change one's life. Helmed by Michael Wilson, one of the foremost directors of Tennessee Williams, Desire is sure to be a hallmark of the theater season.

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Desire FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Desire have there been?
Desire has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2015.

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