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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

Michael McKean Will Reprise SUPERIOR DONUTS Role On Broadway, Previews Begin 9/17, Opens 10/1
by Eddie Varley - July 08, 2009

Theatre, film, television and music star Michael McKean will reprise his role as donut shop owner Arthur Przybyszewski in the Broadway premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company?s new American play Superior Donuts, by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemb...


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....


'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...


SUPERIOR DONUTS To Play The Music Box Theatre, Previews Begin 9/17, Opens 10/1
by Eddie Varley - June 25, 2009

Superior Donuts, Steppenwolf's new American play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts will follow Letts' Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County into The Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), beginning performances on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with an of...


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...


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....


Erik King of 'Dexter' Joins Cast of Vineyard's 'Wig Out!'
by Faetra Petillo - August 22, 2008

Actor Erik King, best known for his portrayal of Sergeant James Doakes on Showtime's 'Dexter,' is set to join the cast of 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)....


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....


Steppenwolf Presents 'Superior Donuts' by Letts
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 32nd season with the world premiere 'Superior Donuts' by ensemble member and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts....


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....


Tracy Lett's SUPERIOR DONUTS To Be 'Served' On Bdwy 10/1
by Eddie Varley - May 19, 2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce its new American play Superior Donuts, by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau, will open on Broadway October 1, 2009 (at a Shubert Theatre to be announced). Superior Donuts makes it...


Photo Flash: THE TEMPEST
by Reynard Loki - March 30, 2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau ? playing March 26 ? May 31, 2009 in Steppenwolf?s Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The Tempest features ensemble me...


Photo Flash: Tracy Letts's 'Superior Donuts' At Steppenwolf
by Faetra Petillo - July 25, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 32nd season with the world premiere Superior Donuts by ensemble member and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. The production, featuring ensemble members Jon Michael Hill, Yasen Peyankov and James Vincent Meredith, wi...


RIALTO CHATTER: Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS Seeks Bdwy Shingle
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009

The Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones is reporting in his 'Theater Loop', that production talks and negotiations are in an advanced stage to bring Tracy Letts' 'Superior Donuts' to Broadway in the fall, the Steppenwolf Theatre confirmed Tuesday, while insisting that no final contractual deal had been ma...


'Superior Donuts' Extends at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2008

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is proud to announce a one-week extension of its world premiere comedy Superior Donuts by ensemble member and Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award winner Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. ...


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. ...


Tracy Letts' 'Superior Donuts' Premieres at Steppenwolf
by Chicago News Desk - June 14, 2008

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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....


RIALTO CHATTER: Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS Seeks Bdwy Shingle
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009

The Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones is reporting in his 'Theater Loop', that production talks and negotiations are in an advanced stage to bring Tracy Letts' 'Superior Donuts' to Broadway in the fall, the Steppenwolf Theatre confirmed Tuesday, while insisting that no final contractual deal had been ma...


'Superior Donuts' by Tracy Letts- Steppenwolf
by Chicago News Desk - May 20, 2008

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'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...







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