Tiny Beautiful Things by Nia Vardalos at Langhorne Players

Nia Vardalos’ TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Coming to the Spring Garden Mill 

Tiny Beautiful Things, a play deeply rooted in authenticity, draws from real-life narratives. An adaptation of the best-selling book of the same title, which also inspired the much-lauded Hulu series. The author, Cheryl Strayed, who was piecing together her life at the time, took over a popular online advice column. This part-time endeavor soon transformed into a captivating, heartbreaking, and even uplifting journey. These compelling tales of resilience, courage, and reaching out when you’re feeling somehow stuck, will forever change your perspective. The book that inspired the play began as an advice column in 2010. Strayed, under the pen name, “Sugar,” offered advice for two years without pay. Her commitment to honesty led her to share her own experiences in raw detail. Strayed’s honest approach resonated with her readers, making the book a best-seller and eventually it was adapted into this play by Tony Award-winning director, Thomas Kail and Oscar-nominated writer-actress, Nia Vardalos. The stage version premiered in December 2016 to critical acclaim.

From the Director: “Tiny Beautiful Things has a very interesting format for a play. It’s basically a compilation of letters received by Sugar, an advice columnist, and her responses to said letters. When I first read the script, I realized that this is the kind of play that will stay with you for a long time after you leave the performance. More than anything, it’s a play about human connection and our need to feel understood.”

Director: Karolina Matyka

Producer: Judi Parrish 

Stage Manager: Terri Bentley

Cast: 

Sugar - Morgan Petronis

Letter Writer #1 - Todd Gregoire

Letter Writer #2 - Erin Leder

Letter Writer #3 - DJ Holcombe

Tickets: $22 each, available at www.LanghornePlayers.org 

Use code: FRIDAY for a 20% discount on all Friday shows (online only). Students can grab $10 tickets at the box office 30 minutes before showtime (availability permitting). Audiences should note that this show contains strong language and adult subject matter. This play features highly sensitive topics of severe abuse, rape, and loss. It is intended for a mature audience. For any questions or further information, please contact president@langhorneplayers.org

Newtown, PA: The Langhorne Players proudly presents its upcoming show. The title of the play is, Tiny Beautiful Things by Nia Vardalos. It will be held at The Spring Garden Mill Theater in Tyler State Park, located on Route 332, 1440 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Newtown, PA, 18940, Friday, 9/6, with 11 performances (ending on Sunday, 9/22). Some weekday performances are available (See website for details). Opening Night Gala Friday, 9/6, and a special talk-back Q&A after the show on Sunday, 9/15.