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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 to Guest Star on ABC's HAPPY ENDINGS
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011

As first reported on TVline.com, actor Michael McKean has been cast in the popular ABC comedy HAPPY ENDINGS in the role of Dave's dad. ...


Capital Stage Opens TRUE WEST, 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012

Capital Stage continues its successful first season in midtown with a Sam Shepard revival. True West will mark the second Shepard play the company has presented following a 2009 staging of Fool For Love. Performances for True West will run March 21 - April 22, 2012 and will feature company co-fou...


Jonathan Rhys Williams, Cole Alexander Smith Lead Capital Stage's TRUE WEST
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 23, 2012

Sam Shepard's signature 1980 play True West features two highly dysfunctional brothers, Austin and Lee. ...


Michael McKean to Guest Star on ABC's HAPPY ENDINGS
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011

As first reported on TVline.com, actor Michael McKean has been cast in the popular ABC comedy HAPPY ENDINGS in the role of Dave's dad. ...


Warner Studio Theatre Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS, 6/1-10
by Kelsey Denette - May 09, 2012

The only thing more run down than the Uptown Chicago donut shop is its owner. Despondent, disengaged, and out of touch, Arthur doesn't even register the vandalism of his store. Even the colorful array of characters in the neighborhood can't bring him out of his shell - the local bag lady, the Russ...


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. ...


Des Moines Fall 2012 Theater Season Kicks Off - Highlights!
by Brooke Bridenstine - September 03, 2012

Though the heat is still stifling in the Des Moines area, several area theater companies will be ringing in the fall theater season and kicking off their 2012-2013 season this month....


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...


Updated: Michael McKean in Stable Condition Following Car Accident
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2012

In today's The Washington Post, McKean's rep, Harriet Sternberg, reports that the actor is in stable condition and is recovering from a broken leg....


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....


Michael McKean to Guest Star on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2012

As first reported on TVGuide.com, Broadway star Michael McKean will guest star on an upcoming episode of NBC's LAW & ORDER: SVU....


Theo Ubique Leads 2012 Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominations; Full List Announced!
by Misha Davenport - April 25, 2012

Nominations for the Chicago-based Non-Equity Jeff Awards were announced today; Theo Ubique leads with 14 nominations...


THE LYONS Box Office Opens March 22
by Harmony Wheeler - March 19, 2012

The box office for the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) -- where Nicky Silver's comedy THE LYONS begins its Broadway run with a cast starring Tony winners Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa -- opens for window sales on Thursday, March 22 starting at 10 a.m. ...


Tracy Letts Joins Cast of Steppenwolf's PENELOPE
by Nicole Rosky - November 23, 2011

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has just announced ensemble member Tracy Letts will join the cast of Penelope, by Enda Walsh and directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. Penelope also features ensemble members Ian Barford and Yasen Peyankov with Scott Jaeck and Logan Vaughn. Ensemble member John Mahoney ...


THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Plays Denver Center's Space Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2011

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)...


Theatrical Outfit Presents THE ADVENTURES OF HIGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR, 7/25-8/12
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2012

Theatrical Outfit has announced The Adventures of High John the Conqueror, an evening of stories written and directed by Rob Cleveland. The show runs July 25 - August 12, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's and stars Rob Cleveland and Eric J. Little....


Jonathan Rhys Williams, Cole Alexander Smith Lead Capital Stage's TRUE WEST
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012

Sam Shepard's signature 1980 play True West features two highly dysfunctional brothers, Austin and Lee. ...


BWW Interviews: Randolph Mantooth Talks SUPERIOR DONUTS at The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Katie Laban - September 21, 2012

Superior Donuts, by Tracy Letts, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning play August: Osage County, opens the new season at The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan. The play debuted in Chicago in 2008 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company then moved to Broadway in 2009 and now it will make its Mi...


THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Plays Denver Center's Space Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 01, 2011

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)...


STAGE TUBE: Shelean Newman Talks About Tennessee Rep's Upcoming SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 08, 2012

Superior Donuts runs March 17-31 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performances March 15 -16). Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places as a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy, aspiring young writer with hustle and br...


Silver Palm Award Recipients Announced
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2011

The Silver Palm Awards committee - founded four years ago to honor theatrical excellence in South Florida - has announced that this year it will present the coveted award to 17 individuals, including two for direction of plays, two for playwriting and one for creating a memorable fighting sequence. ...


Carpenter Square Theatre Presents DARK MATTERS 10/14-11/5
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2011

Carpenter Square Theatre is set to present Dark Matters, the show runs October 14 - November 5, 2011....


BWW Reviews: Tennessee Rep Serves Up Well-Acted SUPERIOR DONUTS at TPAC'S Johnson Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 18, 2012

Despite their best efforts, director Lauren Shouse and her amazingly talented cast just can't give Tracy Lett's Superior Donuts the emotional heft-the literary gravitas-that the playwright so mightily struggles for in his sitcomesque script which pales in comparison to his supposed masterpiece, Augu...


Capital Stage Opens TRUE WEST, 3/24
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012

Capital Stage continues its successful first season in midtown with a Sam Shepard revival. True West will mark the second Shepard play the company has presented following a 2009 staging of Fool For Love. Performances for True West will run March 21 - April 22, 2012 and will feature company co-fou...


Arden Theatre Company Announces 25th Anniversary Season: NEXT TO NORMAL, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and More
by Kelsey Denette - June 06, 2012

Arden Theatre Company today announced these seven productions for its 2012/13 Season, which marks the company's 25th Anniversary Season....






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