"[Schoenberger] has now written a lean but graceful character study of DuBois, giving Williams's most indelible but also frequently misunderstood character her due. . . . If you're unfamiliar with this great American classic, or have perhaps let high-school memories of it lapse, this book is a hell of a gateway drug." – New York Times
"Schoenberger is . . . a gifted writer . . . . Her composition of an obituary for Blanche is priceless." – Air Mail
"A delightfully satisfying roundup for both longtime fans of Streetcar and newcomers." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A penetrating consideration of Tennessee Williams's most enduring character. . . . [Schoenberger is] eminently qualified to write this important, must read book. . . . I hope the reader savors this book as much as I did." – BookTrib
"Schoenberger's detailed account is packed with vibrant cultural specifics and trenchant analysis, and she keeps up a brisk pace that will have readers turning pages. Theater and pop culture fans, take note." – Publishers Weekly
"Moving . . . . [Schoenberger] asks, 'Does Blanche still matter?' Readers of this fine book will answer with a resounding yes." – Booklist
"Nancy Schoenberger assembles quotes, anecdotes, and insights from several decades of performances to create a dazzling Blanche DuBois scrapbook. She provides not just a lively exploration of a character as rich as Hamlet (as more than one person says), but concise portraits of some extraordinary actresses and a social history of changing attitudes about acting, women, class, and race." – Chris Bram, author of Eminent Outlaws and Father of Frankenstein
"Fantastic . . . Tying literary and performance analysis in with Tennessee Williams's personal life, specifically the guilt he felt over abandoning his sister, Rose, Blanche is a testament to great art that continues to evolve long after its creator has departed." – BuzzFeed News
"Blanche is an engrossing cultural history of a rich and complex character that sheds light on who we are." – Broadway World
"Blanche is a quick, fun and fruitful read that offers a glimpse at the way some very fine actresses go about their work, and allows us to revisit some of the exquisite details of the play." – New York Theater