March 7, 2025 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society, in collaboration with the Tennessee Williams Museum and the Key West Woman’s Club, is pleased to present an intimate concert featuring the acclaimed singer and pianist Bobby Nesbitt, along with the versatile performer Carmen Rodriguez. This event will celebrate the music based on the works of renowned American playwright and Key West resident Tennessee Williams. The concert is scheduled to be held at the historic Hellings Curry Museum, located at 319 Duval Street, on March 15. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., with the performance commencing at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will also enjoy light refreshments, including canapés and prosecco.
Inspired by Williams’ iconic play, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and its vibrant New Orleans backdrop, Bobby and Carmen have curated a lively musical selection designed to captivate the audience. This engaging performance features a range of popular songs from the 1940s to the 1970s, including numerous tracks made famous by Williams’ films. The event aligns with the annual Tennessee Williams Festival, held each March, which celebrates the playwright who resided in Key West for more than thirty years.
“It brings us great joy that Bobby and Carmen have once more agreed to take the stage as part of the Tennessee Williams Festival,” remarked Dennis Beaver, founder of the Tennessee Williams Museum. “Last year’s performance left a lasting impression on the audience, and we are thrilled that the Hellings Curry Museum is hosting the event—it is an ideal setting for the concert.”
A limited number of tickets are available on the festival’s website, www.twfest.org/events. The ticket price includes complimentary refreshments donated by the Key West Art & Historical Society and the Key West Woman’s Club. For more information, contact Cori Convertito at 305-295-6616 x507.
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IMAGE 1: The Key West Art & Historical Society, in collaboration with the Tennessee Williams Museum and the Key West Woman’s Club, is pleased to present an intimate concert at the Hellings Curry Museum on March 15 at 5:00 p.m. featuring the acclaimed singer and pianist Bobby Nesbitt, along with the versatile performer Carmen Rodriguez. The inspiration for the concert is Tennessee Williams’ seminal work, “A Streetcar Named Desire.” (Photo Credit: Ralph De Palma)
