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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

Scott Rudin to Develop U.S. Adaptation of MUM with Tracy Letts Writing the Script Photo Scott Rudin to Develop U.S. Adaptation of MUM with Tracy Letts Writing the Script
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019

Scott Rudin, with UK producer Big Talk Productions, will develop U.S. adaptation of Mum, according to Deadline. The remake of the British comedy will be written by Tracy Letts....


VIDEO: On This Day, July 4- Happy Birthday, Tracy Letts Photo VIDEO: On This Day, July 4- Happy Birthday, Tracy Letts
by A.A. Cristi - July 04, 2020

On this day, we're wishing a very happy birthday to the star of the current Broadway revival of All My Sons, Tracy Letts!...


CBS Gives Full Season Orders for MAN WITH A PLAN and SUPERIOR DONUTS Photo CBS Gives Full Season Orders for MAN WITH A PLAN and SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Tori Hartshorn - November 27, 2017

CBS has given full season orders to Monday night comedies MAN WITH A PLAN and SUPERIOR DONUTS....


RATINGS: NBC Wins Monday Night with AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Photo RATINGS: NBC Wins Monday Night with AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019

NBC (8.784 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #T1) was the network to beat on Monday thanks to fresh installments from 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' (10.382 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1) and 'Manifest' (5.587 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.0, #5)....


BWW Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS at Olathe Civic Theatre Photo BWW Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS at Olathe Civic Theatre
by Paul Bolton - April 15, 2018

Olathe Civic Theatre's current comedy/drama "Superior Donuts", by award-winning playwright Tracy Letts, and directed by Diane Bulan is a tasty, sentiment glazed, box of satisfaction. Now showing through April 22, 2018!...


SUPERIOR DONUTS Makes KC Area Premiere At Olathe Civic Theatre Association Photo SUPERIOR DONUTS Makes KC Area Premiere At Olathe Civic Theatre Association
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2018

Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2017-2018 season with Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of August: Osage County. With Superior Donuts, Letts shifts from the highly charged physical tone and dark humor of his previous works, but retains his contempora...


BOOM Comes to Theater On The Edge Photo BOOM Comes to Theater On The Edge
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2018

TOTE alum Adam Minossora and Elaitheia Quinn will star alongside theater ensemble member Megan Raitano in Peter Sinn Nachtieb's 2007 dramatic comedy BOOM. Directed by Marco DiGeorge, BOOM will run from November 2 through December 9, 2018 at the emerging Theater On The Edge....


Photo Flash: Theater On The Edge Presents David Auburn's PROOF Photo Photo Flash: Theater On The Edge Presents David Auburn's PROOF
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2018

Local actors Elaitheia Quinn and Barry Wright will star alongside the theater's resident ensemble cast members Megan Raitano and Allan Whitehead in David Auburn's 2000 drama Proof. Directed by Marco DiGeorge, Proof will play for a limited run from March 9-31, 2018 at the emerging Theater On The Edge...


VIDEO: PASS OVER Takes Its First Broadway Bow at the August Wilson Theatre Photo VIDEO: PASS OVER Takes Its First Broadway Bow at the August Wilson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - August 04, 2021

Pass Over, the first Broadway show to begin performances since the start of the pandemic, took its first bow at the August Wilson Theatre tonight, heralding Broadway's return after a year and a half away! ...


BWW Flashback: Tracy Letts' Greatest Moments on Stage and Screen Photo BWW Flashback: Tracy Letts' Greatest Moments on Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2020

See how Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner, Tracy Letts, has been spending his time in the decade since his last work took its final New York bow....


MIDDLETOWN(R) Comes To Chicago This February Photo MIDDLETOWN(R) Comes To Chicago This February
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2019

GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL and Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, today announced that they will present their new play MIDDLETOWN at The Apollo Theater from February 27 - March 22, 2020....


McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 Photo McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018

It's the summer of 1967, and the songs of Motown are breaking records and breaking barriers. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours juke joint out of their basement-risky business-especially during a brutal police crackdown that sets off riots throughout the city. When L...


BWW Review: Realistic Drama Told in SUPERIOR DONUTS at SHEA'S 710 THEATRE Photo BWW Review: Realistic Drama Told in SUPERIOR DONUTS at SHEA'S 710 THEATRE
by Michael Rabice - October 14, 2019

A gritty reality that is so true to form that you have to remind yourself you are watching a play, versus eavesdropping on someone's life... That is what is playing out in Tracy Letts'  SUPERIOR DONUTS, now at Shea's 710 Theatre in a winning production by Road Less Traveled Productions. ...


Circle Theatre Kicks Off 2019 Season Photo Circle Theatre Kicks Off 2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - April 04, 2019

Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids' go-to destination for exceptional theatrical arts in an intimate setting, will open their 67th Main Stage season with a Season Kickoff Event celebrating the music of Saturday Night Fever on Friday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center on the campus of...


SUPERIOR DONUTS Comes to The Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach Photo SUPERIOR DONUTS Comes to The Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2020

Explore the American Dream with the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach's stirring production of Tracy Letts' poignant comedy-drama: SUPERIOR DONUTS....


CBS Launches Playful 'Bobblehead' Holiday Campaign Featuring Series Stars Photo CBS Launches Playful 'Bobblehead' Holiday Campaign Featuring Series Stars
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2017

Today CBS will launch an assortment of playful 10-second on-air holiday spots featuring bobblehead renderings of stars from its primetime, late night, daytime and sports schedules. The campaign is inspired by the vintage magic of the beloved Network classics Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and ...


Playhouse On The Square Concludes Season With A World Premiere Photo Playhouse On The Square Concludes Season With A World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2019

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Marjorie Palazzolo for The HUB Automotive and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the World Premiere winner of the 2017 NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting competition.  This is the final installation of our 2018-2019 POTS@TheWorks series....


Steppenwolf's LINDA VISTA By Tracy Letts To Open At Mark Taper Forum Photo Steppenwolf's LINDA VISTA By Tracy Letts To Open At Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2018

Pulitzer and Tony-winning playwright Tracy Letts ("August: Osage County") brings his insightful new comedy to the Mark Taper Forum. Directed by Dexter Bullard, the Steppenwolf production of "Linda Vista" will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum January 9 through February 17, ...


McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 Photo McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018

It's the summer of 1967, and the songs of Motown are breaking records and breaking barriers. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours juke joint out of their basement-risky business-especially during a brutal police crackdown that sets off riots throughout the city. When L...


UNNECESSARY FARCE Slams Into Olathe Civic Theatre Association Photo UNNECESSARY FARCE Slams Into Olathe Civic Theatre Association
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2018

Olathe Civic Theatre Association concludes its 2017-2018 season with the comedy, UNNECESSARY FARCE, by Paul Slade Smith. In an economy motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant. In the room next door, two undercover cops are supposed to catch the meeting on video...


Fox Commissions Animated Comedy with Maz Jobrani Photo Fox Commissions Animated Comedy with Maz Jobrani
by Abigail Charpentier - September 11, 2019

A pilot presentation and script for an animated series based on Maz Jobrani's life and family has been commissioned by Fox....


Hollywood Fringe Festival Presents THE LIVING ROOM, A COMEDY OF GRIEF Photo Hollywood Fringe Festival Presents THE LIVING ROOM, A COMEDY OF GRIEF
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2019

A comedy about death, conceived in grief, birthed by Amrita Dhaliwal & Gemma Soldati. The Living Room will have a six night run, including one preview, at Theatre of Note in Hollywood as a part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June. Performances throughout June beginning with a preview on June ...


Catch Up With Tracy Letts Before LINDA VISTA Takes Its Broadway Bow Photo Catch Up With Tracy Letts Before LINDA VISTA Takes Its Broadway Bow
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2019

See how Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner, Tracy Letts, has been spending his time in the decade since his last work took its final New York bow....


Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE Photo Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2019

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Theatre And Dance At Wayne Announces The Last Season In The Hilberry Theatre Before M Photo Theatre And Dance At Wayne Announces The Last Season In The Hilberry Theatre Before Moving To Gateway Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2019

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University is thrilled to announce its 2020-2021 season, the last in the historic Hilberry Theatre before transitioning to the new Gateway Performing Arts Center...






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