Ellen Burstyn, Bobby Cannavale, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michael Shannon, et al. Set for Tenn 99 Festival

LAByrinth Theater Company has announced its plans for Tenn 99, a nonstop, 24/7, three-day weekend event celebrating the works of Tennessee Williams. The free festival will begin on Friday afternoon March 26 and continue through Sunday evening, March 28 at The Cherry Lane Theater’s Cherry Pit.

Tenn 99 will feature readings of Williams’ writing, including not only plays, but also screenplays, adaptations, essays, and personal letters. The event will begin on what would have been Williams’ 99th birthday.

A partial list of participants includes: Leslie Bibb, Ellen Burstyn, Bobby Cannavale, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jesse L. Martin, Ana Ortiz, Sam Rockwell, John Patrick Shanley, Michael Shannon, Michael Stuhlbarg, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Yul Vázquez (all subject to continuing availability). The complete roster of participating celebrity guests and LAByrinth Company Members will be announced shortly.

Audience participation alongside the performers will be encouraged. Theatergoers will have the ability to show up at any time during the event and sign up to read.

Alongside the offerings at the Cherry Lane, Tenn 99 will feature a Sunday Brunch Event, which will feature theater legends recounting their experiences working with Tennessee Williams. This event will also feature a contests, raffles, souvenirs, and giveaways.

For additional information, visit: www.LABtheater.org.