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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

Update: Michael McKean Released from Hospital, Heads to Rehab
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2012

As first reported on TMZ.com, Michael McKean, star of stage and screen, has been released from St. Luke's Hospital today after spending the past week and a half recovering from an accident which left him with a broken leg and facial lacerations....


JEFF Awards Non-Equity Nominations - Full List and Statistics - Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Leads with 14 Nominations
by James T Harding - April 25, 2012

The Jeff Awards today announced 124 nominations in 25 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards for productions that opened between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012. The Non-Equity Awards honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract. Jeff Awards judges covered opening nights of 154 p...


ED, DOWNLOADED plays The Ricketson Theatre 1/11-2/17
by Kelsey Denette - January 02, 2013

A captivating story based on what is sure to be an eventual true story, Michael Mitnick's ED, DOWNLOADED premieres at the Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC), playing The Ricketson Theatre January 11 - February 17, 2013. A DCTC commission, this world premiere was a staged reading at the 2012 Colora...


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


BWW Reviews: SUPERIOR DONUTS Offers Loads of Laughs
by Lori Weglein - February 04, 2013

There are sparks flying at the ole firehouse with Fells Point Corner Theatre's production of "Superior Donuts" by Tracy Letts....


Photo Flash: South Bend Civic Theatre Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS, Now thru 10
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012

Superior Donuts will be in the Warner Studio Theatre at 403 N. Main Street from tonight, June 1 through Sunday June 10. See photos of the cast on stage below!...


Update: Michael McKean Released from Hospital, Heads to Rehab
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2012

As first reported on TMZ.com, Michael McKean, star of stage and screen, has been released from St. Luke's Hospital today after spending the past week and a half recovering from an accident which left him with a broken leg and facial lacerations....


JEFF Awards Non-Equity Nominations - Full List and Statistics - Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Leads with 14 Nominations
by James T Harding - April 25, 2012

The Jeff Awards today announced 124 nominations in 25 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards for productions that opened between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012. The Non-Equity Awards honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract. Jeff Awards judges covered opening nights of 154 p...


Photo Flash: South Bend Civic Theatre Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS, 6/1-10
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012

Superior Donuts will be in the Warner Studio Theatre at 403 N. Main Street from Friday, June 1 through Sunday June 10. See photos of the cast on stage below!...


Jeff Daniels' THE MEANING OF ALMOST EVERYTHING to Play Purple Rose Theatre Company in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - July 16, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced the 2012 / 2013 Season, which will feature two world premieres and two plays by award-winning playwrights. The theatre company's 22nd professional season will include: Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts, the world premiere of The Meaning of Almost Everything...


BROADWAY RECALL: Letts Review
by Michael Dale - October 20, 2012

Playwright/actors like Noel Coward, George M. Cohan and Charles Ludlum were all well known for appearing in their own works, but it's not as frequent to see a well-known playwright appear in a piece by someone else....


Michael McKean Struck by Car on Upper West Side
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012

NBC's New York 4 reports that actor Michael McKean has been struck by a car on the Upper West Side....


Seattle Public Theater Adds Matinee Performance of Tracy Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS, 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2012

Thanks to the exceptionally positive response to Seattle Public Theater's 2012-13 season opener, Tracy Letts' urban comedy-drama Superior Donuts, SPT will be adding a matinee performance, Saturday, October 20th at 2pm. The show must close Sunday, October 21st....


THE MEANING OF ALMOST EVERYTHING Opens at The Purple Rose Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of a new comedy by Jeff Daniels. The Meaning of Almost Everything will enjoy a nine-week engagement from Thursday, January 10 - Saturday, March 9, 2013. Press Opening is tonight, January 18, 2013....


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


SUPERIOR DONUTS Set for Purple Rose Theatre, 9/20-12/15
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company kicks off its 2012 / 2013 Season with Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts. The production will enjoy a 13-week engagement from Thursday, September 20 - Saturday, December 15, 2012....


Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Kate Buddeke and More in Alliance Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2013

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed ALLIANCE THEATRE stages GOOD PEOPLE - the award winning play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire. The ALLIANCE THEATRE production directed by Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth is currently playing on the Alliance Stage through February 10, 2013....


STAGE TUBE: Kate Buddeke and More in a Preview of Alliance Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE
by Stage Tube - January 17, 2013

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed ALLIANCE THEATRE stages GOOD PEOPLE - the award winning play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire. The ALLIANCE THEATRE production will be directed by Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth is currently playing on the Alliance Stage through February 1...


2012 BWW Seattle Awards Winners Announced!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2013

Votes are cast, polls are closed, and results have been tabulated! This was our BIGGEST year yet! After a record number of voters in over 30 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is VERY excited to announce the 2012 Seattle Winners! Thanks to all who voted and HUGE congrats to all the winners!...


BWW 2012 Seattle Critic's Choice Awards (Jay's Picks)
by Jay Irwin - December 26, 2012

It's been a helluva year for theater in the Seattle area. From the triumphant return of the Intiman with their summer festival to the hugely popular run of "Spring Awakening" from Balagan Theatre Seattle audiences were treated with some amazing shows and performances this past year. And so, allow ...


Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS Thru 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. presents Superior Donuts by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM through March 25. Tickets are $18 on Thursdays and Sundays, $20 on Fridays and $22 on Saturdays. ...


THE MEANING OF ALMOST EVERYTHING Begins Previews at The Purple Rose, Jan 10
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of a new comedy by Jeff Daniels. The Meaning of Almost Everything will enjoy a nine-week engagement from Thursday, January 10 - Saturday, March 9, 2013....


Tracy Letts and Kelly Reilly Join LOVE IS STRANGE Indie Film
by Movies News Desk - February 15, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts will join Ira Sachs's indie film LOVE IS STRANGE from Parts & Labor, alongside Kelly Reilly, Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....


GEOGRAPHY BY A HORSE DREAMER and More Set for Mary-Arrchie's 27th Season
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2012

Mary-Arrchie is not taking a vacation this summer. The group finishes its 26th Season with a new partnership with Illinois State University when it presents an energetic staging of Electra in a new adaptation by Sonja Moser in July. And Mary-Arrchie will be performing a special two-week extension of...


South Bend Civic Theatre Announces New Interim Executive Director
by Kelsey Denette - August 16, 2012

Gene Bruce, President of the South Bend Civic Theatre Board of Directors, has released the following statement....






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