The Eccentricities of a Nightingale
Synopsis
The tale of a lonely Southern woman's longing for her handsome next-door neighbor. At once tragic and romantic, the story is a reworking of the Williams play "Summer and Smoke," which uses the same characters and setting but in dramatically different ways.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tennessee Williams
- Original Title
- The Eccentricities of a Nightingale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- KQED, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Tennessee Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Tennessee Williams
Writer
Glenn Jordan
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What is The Eccentricities of a Nightingale about?
The tale of a lonely Southern woman's longing for her handsome next-door neighbor. At once tragic and romantic, the story is a reworking of the Williams play "Summer and Smoke," which uses the same characters and setting but in dramatically different ways.
Who directed The Eccentricities of a Nightingale?
The Eccentricities of a Nightingale was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in The Eccentricities of a Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Eccentricities of a Nightingale includes Blythe Danner, Frank Langella, Louise Latham, Neva Patterson, Carl Weintraub.
When was The Eccentricities of a Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Eccentricities of a Nightingale was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.