What becomes a legend most? Amanda Wingfield is of course the iconic mother in "The Glass Menagerie," Tennessee Williams' autobiographical play about his family life. Judith Ivey is the deeply respected actor who won Tonys for "Hurlyburly" and "Steaming," starred on Broadway in the revival "Follies," and originated roles in "Park Your Car in Harvard Yard" and "Precious Sons," not to mention her vast screen credits. But as Ivey tells it, Amanda may be the role of her lifetime.This week the version directed by Gordon Edelstein and starring Ivey begins its run at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, following the Long Wharf's premiere presentation last year and its move this spring to the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York. It also stars Patch Darragh as Amanda's son, Tom.When Back Stage spoke with Ivey, the production was in previews at the Taper, having completed about 200 performances on the East Coast.
- 9/17/2010
- backstage.com
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