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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

August: Osage County to Be Highlighted in REPaloud April 8-9
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 29, 2011

Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced plans for REPaloud, the popular play reading series which highlights contemporary plays. ...


Playhouse On The Square Presents Gem of the Ocean 9/23-10/16
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2011

Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson plays September 23 - October 16, 2011 at Playhouse on the Square...


Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Join 'Gay Dude' Cast
by Lauren Wolman - August 12, 2011

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, the real life husband-and-wife duo who play ex-spouses on NBC's 'Parks and Recreation,' have joined the cast of Lionsgate's comedy 'Gay Dude' along with Gary Cole and Brian Geraghty, according to reports from Variety....


Artists Rep Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS, 1/4-2/6
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2011

Sprinkled with chuckles and glazed with connections, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places. In Chicago's diverse Uptown neighborhood, a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy and aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ...


Arden Theatre Company Announces 2011/12 Season
by Robert Diamond - May 05, 2011

Arden Theatre Company announced these five productions for their 2011/12 main stage season: · August: Osage County, by Tracy Letts · The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez · Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris · Cyrano by Edmond Rostand, Translated by Michael Hollinger, · Adapted by Hollinger and Aaron...


Horizon Theatre Serves Up SUPERIOR DONUTS, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2011

The neighborhood, the donut shop, and Arthur have all gone to pot. When young Franco Wicks busts in with fresh dough and even fresher dreams, stale Arthur can no longer pretend he doesn't care. The author of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning August: Osage County turns up the comedic heat on ...


Playhouse On The Square Presents Gem of the Ocean 9/23-10/16
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2011

Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson plays September 23 - October 16, 2011 at Playhouse on the Square...


AVENUE Q's Barnhart to Star in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR at Fringe
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 28, 2011

Original Avenue Q cast member Jennifer Barnhart will play the title role in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR, or The Musical That Killed Everybody! which will get its world premiere this August at FringeNYC, playing the Bleecker Theatre. The musical by Travis Ferguson (book & lyrics) and Dave Ogrin (music...


Mad Cow Theatre Announces Casting For Circle Mirror Transformation
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 28, 2011

Mad Cow Theatre announces Circle Mirror Transformation, playing March 18 through April 17, 2011 in it's intimate Stage Left....


Carpenter Square Theatre Announces Auditions And Events
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2011

Carpenter Square Theatre will hold auditions for A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY and A STEADY RAIN today with callbacks on October 2....


Horizon Theatre Serves Up SUPERIOR DONUTS, 2/25-3/27
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2011

The neighborhood, the donut shop, and Arthur have all gone to pot. When young Franco Wicks busts in with fresh dough and even fresher dreams, stale Arthur can no longer pretend he doesn't care. The author of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning August: Osage County turns up the comedic heat on ...


GableStage Presents Tracy Letts' 'Superior Donuts' Starring Avi Hoffman
by Beau Higgins - February 14, 2011

In this delicious new comedy from the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, an offbeat friendship grows between a cantankerous white shop owner and an ambitious black teenager with something to hide. Amidst the changing face of an old Chicago neighborhood, a local donut shop becomes the setting fo...


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Denver - 4/24
by BWW - April 24, 2011

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/24 for Denver...


AVENUE Q's Barnhart to Star in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR at Fringe
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 03, 2011

Original Avenue Q cast member Jennifer Barnhart will play the title role in THE LEGEND OF JULIE TAYMOR, or The Musical That Killed Everybody! which will get its world premiere this August at FringeNYC, playing the Bleecker Theatre. The musical by Travis Ferguson (book & lyrics) and Dave Ogrin (music...


Tennessee Rep Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2011

A true American classic. A Tony Award-winning comedy. A soulful contemporary drama. And one of the most-loved American musicals of all time. ...


Artists Rep Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS, 1/4-2/6
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2010

Sprinkled with chuckles and glazed with connections, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places. In Chicago's diverse Uptown neighborhood, a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy and aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ...


BWW Reviews: Denver Center's SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Michael Mulhern - April 15, 2011

What's good today....everything's the same! ...


Tennessee Rep Presents Third Annual Nashville Scenes, Held 8/5
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2011

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will partner with Nashville Scene for a special event to kick-off its 2011-12 season of live, professional theatre....


PURE Theatre Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 18, 2011

PURE Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts. ...


Denver Center Theatre Company’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Runs 9/30-10/30
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2011

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, an adaptation of Harper Lee's American classic, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Stage Theatre September 30-October 30 (opening night Thursday, October 6.) Tickets are on sale now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org....


August: Osage County to Be Highlighted in REPaloud April 8-9
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2011

Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced plans for REPaloud, the popular play reading series which highlights contemporary plays. ...


Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Superior Donuts 4/14-5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 25, 2011

The latest from the director of Camelot, Ted Pappas, this crisp and fresh new play by Tracy Letts is sprinkled with colorful characters....


Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Superior Donuts 4/14-5/15
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2011

The latest from the director of Camelot, Ted Pappas, this crisp and fresh new play by Tracy Letts is sprinkled with colorful characters....


Yale Rep To Present GOOD GOODS
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) announces the third world premiere production of its 2011-2012 season: GOOD GOODS by Christina Anderson, selected by American Theatre magazine as an up-and-coming artist 'whose work will be transforming Americ...


Photo Flash: SUPERIOR DONUTS at the Deep Dish Theater Begins 2/18
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2011

You'll find a ‘hole' lot to love about Superior Donuts, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Letts and presented by Deep Dish Theater Company February 18 to March 12. This sweet and soulful comedy-drama, directed by Tony Lea, continues the company's tenth season at University Mall....






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