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Superior Donuts is a comedy about the owner of a small donut shop that's located in a quickly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood. Arthur is a gruff, to the point Chicagoan who refuses to sell newfangled cronuts and macchiatos or renovate his dated shop that hasn't changed since it opened in 1969. That all changes when enterprising go-getter Franco fast talks his way into Arthur's life as his new (and only) employee, and convinces him that he can bring the shop

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Steppenwolf Presents New Letts Play 'Superior Donuts'
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 32nd season with the world premiere Superior Donuts by ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. The production, featuring ensemble members Jon Hill, Yasen Peyankov and James Vincent Meredith, runs June 19 - August 17, 2008 in St...


Landau, Trask, Yanowitz, Dempsey and Grigsby Team For CLUELESS Musical Reading
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2009

Variety reports that CLUELESS: The Musical now has a creative team set for an upcoming reading for August 11th through the 18th in New York City....


Photo Coverage: SUPERIOR DONUTS - Opening Arrivals
by Eddie Varley - October 02, 2009

The Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play 'Superior Donuts' at the Music Box Theatre celebrated its official opening night on Thursday, October 1, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as the starry audience arrived for the first night performance....


TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of SUPERIOR DONUTS Opening Night
by Craig Brockman - October 04, 2009

The Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play 'Superior Donuts' at the Music Box Theatre celebrated its official opening night on Thursday, October 1, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat's cameras were there as the cast celebrated at the RedRye Grill Restaurant after the first night...


Chicago Theaters Prepare for the Fall Season; Chicago Shows Open In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 31, 2009

As Chicago theaters prepare for the fall season, the city has proven itself a leader on the national theater scene. Highlighted by two consecutive Pulitzer Prizes awarded to plays generated in Chicago-Tracy Letts' August: Osage County (Steppenwolf) and Lynne Nottage's Ruined (Goodman)-the Chicago th...


Michael McKean Chats SUPERIOR DONUTS to Newsday
by Eddie Varley - October 17, 2009

The Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play 'Superior Donuts' at the Music Box Theatre celebrated its official opening night on Thursday, October 1, 2009 to superior reviews. Due to popular demand, the producers have announced that the show has extended its booking period through March ...


Up Close with SUPERIOR DONUTS' Michael McKean
by Jessica Lewis - September 15, 2009

Michael Keen, television, film and stage star talks to New York Magazine about comedy, his career and playing a burnt out recluse and owner of a doughnut shop in Tracy's Lett's upcoming SUPERIOR DONUTS, which begins previews at the Music Box Theater tomorrow. ...


STAGE TUBE: The 2010 Buick LaCrosse 'Dances' at Broadway On Broadway!
by Eddie Varley - September 14, 2009

The All New 2010 Buick LaCrosse 'performed' live on Broadway with the help of some the best dancers in town. The spirited group broke out with a energetic performance of HAIRSPRAY's 'You Can't Stop The Beat.'...


'Wig Out!' Star Daniel T. Booth Featured on Project Runway 8/20
by Faetra Petillo - August 20, 2008

Actor Daniel T. Booth -- best known as downtown drag star Sweetie and set to co-star in Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! beginning previews September 10 prior to its official press opening September 30 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) -- walks the runway of the hit design real...


TAP (TDF's Accessibility Programs) Announces Upcoming Open Captioned Performances on Broadway for Fall '09
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009

TAP (TDF's Accessibility Programs), which has been instrumental in expanding open captioning on and Off Broadway, and regionally across the United States, announces the schedule of performances which will feature the service on Broadway this fall. Open captioning, which TDF introduced on Broadway in...


Complete Original Chicago Cast of Steppenwolf's 'SUPERIOR DONUTS' To Reprise Roles On Broadway
by M. William Panek - July 16, 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 this fall....


Photo Flash: Broadway on Broadway 2009 Concert Preview
by Robert Diamond - September 13, 2009

We just couldn't wait to bring you the first pictures available for Broadway on Broadway 2009. We'll have extensive photo coverage up shortly of all the performers both backstage and performing from our own Genevieve Rafter-Keddy and Peter James Zielinski. ...


TV: Broadway Beat - HAMLET, Broadway Flea Market and SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Eddie Varley - October 17, 2009

The all new 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway Beat has begun! This week catch up with HAMLET, Broadway Flea Market and SUPERIOR DONUTS....


John Stamos Added to Broadway on Broadway 2009 Roster to Make Special Appearance
by Robert Diamond - September 12, 2009

John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye, Bye Birdie will make a special guest appearance at Broadway on Broadway 2009 (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m....


Tracy Letts Chats with LA Times About the August: Osage County 'Hollywood A-List' Film, Superior Donuts & More
by Robert Diamond - September 07, 2009

The box office for the Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play 'Superior Donuts' will open today, August 19. '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....


Landau, Trask, Yanowitz, Dempsey and Grigsby Team For CLUELESS Musical Reading
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009

Variety reports that CLUELESS: The Musical now has a creative team set for an upcoming reading for August 11th through the 18th in New York City....


Complete Original Chicago Cast of Steppenwolf's 'SUPERIOR DONUTS' To Reprise Roles On Broadway
by M. William Panek - July 16, 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 this fall....


TWITTER WATCH: Michael McKean - 'Standing O's at the Music Box'
by Eddie Varley - September 24, 2009

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Review - Superior Donuts & Wishful Drinking
by Kristin Salaky - October 13, 2009

The old cliché says that New York audiences will always bow in awe and rampage box offices whenever a play from Great Britain washes upon its shores. But in recent seasons it seems that type of grandiose reception has been reserved for productions that land on our stages by way of Chicago. I have no...


Photo Coverage: Broadway's SUPERIOR DONUTS Cast And Creative Team Meets The Press
by Walter McBride - September 02, 2009

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....


Photo Coverage: SUPERIOR DONUTS Opening Night at The Music Box Theatre - Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - October 02, 2009

The Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play 'Superior Donuts' at the Music Box Theatre celebrated its official opening night on Thursday, October 1, 2009....


Michael McKean Joins Cast of 'Superior Donuts'
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 32nd season with the world premiere Superior Donuts by ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. ...


Just Announced: Regina Spektor to Collaborate with Tina Landau and Michael Korie on Broadway Bound BEAUTY
by Jessica Lewis - September 16, 2009

Rising singer-songwriter and Sire/Warner Bros. recording artist Regina Spektor will join playwright / director Tina Landau (Floyd Collins) and lyricist Michael Korie (Grey Gardens) to create the new musical BEAUTY, to be produced by Elephant Eye Theatrical (Stuart Oken, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Pr...


Landau, Trask, Yanowitz, Dempsey and Grigsby Team For CLUELESS Musical Reading
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009

Variety reports that CLUELESS: The Musical now has a creative team set for an upcoming reading for August 11th through the 18th in New York City....






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