Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

There’s a Lot of Yelling but Little Drama in ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

Rob Ashford’s awkward, unmodulated direction and the miscasting of Scarlett Johansson sink this revival of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize–winning “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”

What It Means When Your Role Is Cut During Previews

With Jordan Dean’s Skipper excised from “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” starring Scarlett Johansson, Backstage digs into the contractual ramifications of that choice for the actor.

Best of the Week Ahead: Jan 17–23 (Slideshow)

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” opens on Broadway, National Theatre Live presents “The Magistrate” with John Lithgow, 92Y talks to “Relevant Octogenarians” Barbara Cook and Joel Grey, Beatlemania takes the L.A. stage in “Backbeat,” and the TIPA Project celebrates MLK Day this week.

Benjamin Walker Heats Up Broadway in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'

Benjamin Walker returns to Broadway in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," opposite Scarlett Johannson, and discusses how he approaches the role and how he feels about being a sex symbol.

Benjamin Walker on Acting Drunk, Southern Accents, and Dream Roles (Exclusive Photo!)

This week’s Backstage cover star Benjamin Walker shares how he approaches his role in Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and the best advice he has for actors.

Benjamin Walker Finds the Funny at Joe’s Pub

Benjamin Walker raises up the next generation of stand-up comedians with his show, "Find the Funny," playing at Joe's Pub on Tuesday night.

Scarlett Johansson Leads Hollywood's Broadway Takeover

Just four years after the last revival of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” Scarlett Johansson will tackle the iconic play—proving once again power of casting movie stars on Broadway.

Exclusive! Benjamin Walker Dishes on ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

Benjamin Walker shares how he landed the role of Brick in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and whether the pressure of doing the play is intimidating.