Tim Richards (Mitch) and Cate Blanchett (Blanche) in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Joel Edgerton (Stanley Kowalski), Cate Blanchett (Blanche Dubois) and Robin McLeavyin (Stella) a scene from the Sydney Theatre Company production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire.
Saturday afternoon, I got to sit in the Kennedy Center and witness an amazing performance. From start to finish, Ms. Blanchette was infused with energy. Every part of her trembled with life. I adored Robin McLeavyin’s Stella as well. She was the perfect foil to Blanche. And Edgerton’s Stanley was the perfect mixture of shame, passion, and power. I understood his rages, and I understood why Stella returned to him. I had to scream at myself in my head–“It’s wrong!” But I wanted them to be together, despite all the horrible craziness. It wasn’t until the end that I realized that Blanche might be the most sane one of them all. She just lived in a crazy world.
The whole show took me on a crazy ride.
I am so happy I got to see this production.
I was particularly fond of Blanche’s gentleman caller Mitch, played by Tim Richards. He was a perfect representation of the kindness and gentility that Blanche had been hoping for in a man her whole life.
The whole story broke my heart.
The Daily Observations of Genesis Eve Garcia 
I can't even tell you how jealous I am.
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Please don't hotlink to images hosted on my site. As you can see, it's not even showing up.
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I so regret not getting tickets for this show! I've heard wonderful things. Do you think it's worth paying for a ticket from Craigslist?
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So sorry bumpershine–I'll delete the image. And convincemedc–it's worth every penny.
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Dear Eve:I hate you.Love, Mel
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Dear Melissa Leilani,The only thing that kept things from being perfect was the horrible emptiness that we all felt knowing that you weren't there. Love,Eve
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I'm super jealous. What a wonderful play to see with great actors! How lucky you are!
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Jealous!! Cate blanchett live? And in this role? Wow. lucky girl.
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I got to see the performance too! I also blogged about it! 🙂 How fun!
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