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Certainly the director provides plenty of atmospherics for the story. Designer Eugene Lee’s setting for the rundown two-room apartment is sordid yet curiously beautiful in its architectural details, often lit with honky-tonk colors by Edward Pierce. Terence Blanchard’s jazzy music contributes to the show’s darkening mood.

The 1947 play, of course, remains one of the great works of the American theater. Familiar though the story may be for some us, its rich, poetic language and emotional dynamics rarely cease to fascinate. From the audible gasps of surprise that certain developments drew from some spectators the other evening, it is obvious that “A Streetcar Named Desire” still takes newcomers for a memorable ride.

“A Streetcar Named Desire” continues through July 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., New York. Call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.streetcaronbroadway.com.