SAC The Glass Menagerie: 2026 Towol Classic Theater Guide

Bringing one of American drama’s crowning achievements to Korean audiences, the acclaimed repertory play SAC The Glass Menagerie will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater from Saturday, October 17 through Sunday, November 22, 2026. Produced directly by Seoul Arts Center as the marquee presentation of its signature Towol Classic Theater series, this production is directed by celebrated visionary Ko Sun-woong and features a distinguished ensemble cast led by seasoned actress Gil Hae-yeon and stage favorite Lee Seung-joo.

Written by Tennessee Williams in 1944, this poignant autobiographical memory play chronicles the fragile Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis. Trapped between harsh economic reality, nostalgic illusions of Southern aristocracy, and desperate longings for artistic freedom, the characters navigate universal conflicts between familial obligation and personal liberation with tragic intimacy and poetic power.

SAC The Glass Menagerie Schedule, Cast Lineup, and Ticketing Details

Key practical details and booking policies for attendees planning to see the SAC The Glass Menagerie production:

• Performance Dates: October 17 (Saturday) to November 22 (Sunday), 2026 (Dark on Mondays and Tuesdays).
• Curtain Times: Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM; Saturday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Sunday at 3:00 PM (Special performances: October 17 at 7:00 PM, November 18 at 2:30 PM).
• Venue: CJ Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center (2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul).
• Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes.
• Audience Age Policy: Elementary school students and older. Valid verification document required at ticket pickup.
• Ticket Pricing: R Seat 99,000 KRW; S Seat 77,000 KRW; A Seat 55,000 KRW; OP Seat 99,000 KRW.
• Host & Inquiries: Seoul Arts Center (Customer Center +82-1668-1352).
• Creative Team: Playwright Tennessee Williams, Director Ko Sun-woong, Translator Seong Su-jeong, Set Designer Park Eun-hye, Lighting Designers Kim Myeong-sik and Jang Sang-hyeon.
• Cast: Gil Hae-yeon (Amanda Wingfield), Lee Seung-joo (Tom Wingfield), Jung Sun-ah (Laura Wingfield), Kim Ba-da (Jim O’Connor).

The Poetics of Memory and Broken Glass

Set against the backdrop of industrial St. Louis in the 1930s, SAC The Glass Menagerie is framed by Tom Wingfield, who serves both as narrator and protagonist looking back upon the apartment he abandoned:

Amanda Wingfield, abandoned years earlier by her charming husband, clings frantically to memories of her youth as a Southern belle while struggling to secure a stable future for her children. Tom toils reluctantly at a shoe warehouse to pay the household bills, secretly writing poetry on shoebox lids and escaping nightly to the movies and neighborhood dive bars. His older sister Laura, crippled by a childhood illness and paralyzed by painful shyness, drops out of business school and retreats completely into an imaginary sanctuary populated by old phonograph records and a delicate collection of glass figurines.

The delicate equilibrium of the household is upended when Tom invites his warehouse coworker, Jim O’Connor, home for dinner at Amanda’s relentless insistence. Jim, whom Laura secretly admired in high school, brings a brief spark of warmth and gentle confidence into Laura’s sheltered world. However, during an awkward dance by candlelight, Jim accidentally knocks over Laura’s favorite glass unicorn, breaking its horn—an indelible symbol of Laura’s vulnerability and uniqueness. When Jim reveals he is already engaged to be married, the fleeting illusion of salvation shatters, leaving Tom to make his fateful escape into the merchant marine while carrying the haunting memory of his sister across the globe.

Exploring Seoul’s Autumn Performing Arts Offerings

Theatergoers enjoying autumn productions at Seoul Arts Center can explore a wealth of theatrical and musical programs across South Korea’s cultural capital:

Discover traditional Korean musical theater at the NTOK Changgeuk Huigyeongnu Banghoedo or immerse yourself in master vocal storytelling during the NTOK Wanchang Pansori Jo Ju-seon Chunhyangga.

Families and comedy enthusiasts can enjoy the regional mystery performance Haenyeo Detective Hong Seol-rok, while concertgoers can experience daytime orchestral gems at the KT SAC Heart Classic Concert September 2026.

Official Reservations and Performance Information

To reserve tickets, review accessibility options, and confirm stage guidelines for SAC The Glass Menagerie, please visit the official Seoul Arts Center Program Information Page.