Working In The Theatre: Celia Keenan-Bolger

On March 31st 1945, Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie opened on Broadway at the Playhouse Theatre before moving in to what is today the Jacobs Theatre. This classic American play has been revived six times on Broadway, the most recent at the Booth Theatre with A.R.T's production featuring Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Brian J. Smith. In celebration of 70 years of Williams' work, come with us behind the scenes and before the show with Celia as she prepares to inhabit the role of Laura Wingfield.

American Theatre Wing’s Working in the Theatre documentary series features the most fascinating people on the stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. From Tony Awards® and Obie Awards® winning artists to the next generation of theatre makers, we capture theatre’s inner-workings, industry luminaries, and unique stories that surround important work.


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[kymytran]

I like how she expresses that acting is a part of her and how she can express herself a lot through it

[alma]

I saw Celia Keenan-Bolger in The Glass Menagerie and I don't hesitate to say her performance was the greatest I've ever seen on stage. That would include plays directed by Ingmar Bergman at the Royal Dramatic Theater in Stockholm.

[wendytomlin]

I liked that she said she was nervous and that she didn't try to ignore it and that even though she was nervous she still was in the play.

[kymytran]

I love that she actually and genuinely cares about the play because most young people didn't care about it.

[diegojimenez]

this is my youtube comfort video, i’m def like 300 of these views.

[broadwaymike]

Saw this production.... so breathtaking.

[broadwaymike]

Celia's Dressing Room during The Glass Menagerie was the NATALIE dressing room for Next to Normal.

[abbymurphy]

Can I be next door to Zachary Quinto 😂😍

[Hairsprayxoxoful]

Is there a reason this episode is just now being uploaded? 

[davidwalker]

She has a brother that plays crutchie in newsies

[MyHottpink]

her acting is good but the singing, oh no....she sings straight threw her nose, terrible