Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a four act play by Tennessee Williams.
Plot Synopsis
Cat on a Tin Roof recounts a day in the life of a wealthy Mississippi family who have gathered to celebrate the birthday of patriarch, "Big Daddy" Pollitt. "Big Daddy" was recently diagnosed with cancer and much of the family drama revolves around what will happen to "Big Daddy's" fortune after he passes away. On top of the stress of his oppressive father's impending death, main character Brick suffers from alcoholism. The turbulence between Brick and his wife Maggie makes up the central portion of the plot. All of these elements combine to make up what has been considered one of Tennessee Williams most famous and dramatic works.
Characters
- Margaret 'Maggie the Cat' Pollitt
- Brick Pollitt
- Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
- Cooper 'Gooper' Pollitt
- Ida 'Big Momma' Pollitt
- Mae Flynn Pollitt
- Dr. Baugh
- Deacon Davis
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in Performance
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in TV and Films
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1976: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof TV
1985: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof TV
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Author Information
- Mahalo Guide to Tennessee Williams
- Wikipedia: Tennessee Williams
- Mississippi Writer's Page: Tennessee Williams Biography
- Theater Database: Tennessee Williams Biography
- The Home of Tom and T.J.: Tennessee Williams Profile
- American Masters: Tennessee Williams Profile
References
Fast Facts
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Writer
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Setting
Mississippi Plantation in 1950s
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Premiere date
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Genre
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Themes
Decaying Southern Society, Alcoholism, Death
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Awards
1955 Pulitzer Prize
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Nominated for Tony Award
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Original Cat on a Hot Tin Roof play sold for $900
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First all black Cat on a Hot Tin Roof production landed on Broadway
