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Join a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by the operatic adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ play, A Streetcar Named Desire. Visitors will reflect on the conflict between illusion and reality, as well as the destructive force of desire. This tour is offered in partnership with The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. A Streetcar Named Desire will be performed at The Opera Theatre from June 7 to June 26, 2026.About the Program
By André Previn
In the sweltering summer heat of New Orleans, Blanche DuBois arrives seeking refuge—but what awaits is more volatile than she could have ever imagined. Forced to move in with her sister, Stella, and her domineering husband, Stanley, Blanche clings to fading dreams of romance and southern gentility. Hope flickers briefly when Blanche sets her sights on Stanley’s friend Mitch. But when Stanley shatters that hope with brutal force, Blanche’s grip on reality begins to unravel and desire turns destructive. With a searing, emotionally charged score, this operatic adaptation of Tennessee Williams’s famed play will leave audiences stunned and shaken.
This tour is an excellent way to enhance your understanding of the production and reflect upon the connections between visual arts and theater. Volunteer Educators will meet attendees at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall. Groups are limited to 15 participants per educator.
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One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110, 1 Fine Arts Dr, St Louis, MO 63110-1331, United States, Richmond Heights
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