Lookingglass opens its 26–27 season with Kowalski, Gregg Ostrin's play about the first meeting between Tennessee Williams and a young Marlon Brando, as Williams hunts for his Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire. Johnny Galecki, a Golden Globe and Emmy nominee who started out on Chicago stages, plays Williams in this limited engagement from the Off-Broadway production.
What to expect
A 90-minute play with no intermission, set over one evening in Provincetown in 1947. It runs at the Joan and Paul Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works on Michigan Avenue.
Good to know
- Showtimes vary by day; check Lookingglass's ticketing calendar for the date you want.
- Running time is about 90 minutes with no intermission.
- The theatre is at 163 E Pearson St at Michigan Ave.
- Groups of 6 or more get a discount through groupsales@lookingglasstheatre.org.
- An open-captioned show is set for October 1 and an audio-described show for October 10.
Common questions
Who stars?
Johnny Galecki as Tennessee Williams, with Jacob Moskovitz as Marlon Brando.
How long is it?
About 90 minutes with no intermission.