The Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play "Superior Donuts" will begin previews at the Music Box Theatre beginning Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with an official opening set for Thursday, October 1, 2009.
The full cast from the original Chicago production of Steppenwolf's new American play "Superior Donuts" will reprise their roles when the play makes its Broadway debut. That talented group met the media on Tuesday, September 1st and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there.
The Broadway cast includes Steppenwolf ensemble members Jon Michael Hill, Yasen Peyankovand James Vincent Meredith with Jane Alderman, Kate Buddeke, Cliff Chamberlain, Michael Garvey, Robert Maffia and Michael McKean. "Superior Donuts" is written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. The play enjoyed a sold-out, world-premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company last summer.
"Superior Donuts" follows Letts' Tony Award-winning play "August: Osage County" (which had also its sold-out, world-premiere at Steppenwolf) into The Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Tickets for "Superior Donuts" are on sale through Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. The Music Theatre box office will open on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. "Superior Donuts" will perform Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. This provocative comedy, set in the heart of one of Chicago's most diverse communities, explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.
The Steppenwolf production of "Superior Donuts" is produced on Broadway by Jeffrey Richards,Jean Doumanian, Steve Traxler and Jerry Frankel, the producing team behind Steppenwolf's "August: Osage County."
Committed to the principle of ensemble performance through the collaboration of a company of actors, directors and playwrights, Steppenwolf Theatre Company's mission is to advance the vitality and diversity of American theater by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships and contributing new works to the national canon. The company, formed in 1976 by a collective of actors, is dedicated to perpetuating an ethic of mutual respect and the development of artists through on-going group work. Steppenwolf has grown into an internationally renowned company of 42 artists whose talents include acting, directing, playwriting, filmmaking and textual adaptation. For additional information, visitwww.steppenwolf.org.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Superior Donuts at the Music Box Theatre
Superior Donuts at the Music Box Theatre
Superior Donuts at the Music Box Theatre
Superior Donuts at the Music Box Theatre
Superior Donuts meets the press
Jeffrey Richards and Jean Doumanian
Jeffrey Richards
Jean Doumanian
Cliff Chamberlain
Cliff Chamberlain
Cliff Chamberlain
Cliff Chamberlain
Cliff Chamberlain
Jane Alderman
Jane Alderman
Kate Buddeke
Kate Buddeke
Kate Buddeke
James Vincent Meredith and Kate Buddeke
James Vincent Meredith and Kate Buddeke
Yasen Peyankov, Robert Maffia and Michael Garvey
Yasen Peyankov, Robert Maffia and Michael Garvey
Yasen Peyankov and Robert Maffia
James Vincent Meredith
Michael Garvey
Michael Garvey
Michael Garvey
Michael Garvey
Michael Garvey
Robert Maffia
Jon Michael Hill
Jon Michael Hill
Jon Michael Hill
Jon Michael Hill
Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
Jon Michael Hill
Jon Michael Hill
Yasen Peyankov
Yasen Peyankov
Yasen Peyankov
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
Tracy Letts
Tina Landau
Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts and Tina Landau
Jeffrey Richards and Jean Doumanian
Superior Donuts set design model
Superior Donuts stage model
Tracy Letts, Yasen Peyankov, Jane Alderman, Michael Garvey, Cliff Chamberlain, Michael McKean, Robert Maffia, Kate Buddeke, Front Row: Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith and Tina Landau
Yasen Peyankov, Jane Alderman, Michael Garvey, Cliff Chamberlain, Michael McKean, Robert Maffia, Kate Buddeke, Front Row: Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith and Tina Landau
Yasen Peyankov, Jane Alderman, Michael Garvey, Cliff Chamberlain, Michael McKean, Robert Maffia, Kate Buddeke, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith and Tina Landau
Superior Donuts is ready to be served up on Broadway!
