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Our Town 1938

Ages: 11+
Opened: February 4, 1938

Our Town - 1938 Broadway History , Info & More

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

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Interview: Hannah Loessberg, Nealie Tinlin, And Matthew Masino at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
by Emily Werner - Oct 16, 2026


Lazy Susan Theatre Co. is about to embark on their 4th annual theatre season which will explore identity, community, power and survival through bold intimate storytelling.

Spotlight: Harlequin Presents OUR TOWN and SANCTUARY CITY in Seattle
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 15, 2026


Harlequin Productions in Olympia, Washington presents two American classics in repertory this October and November: Our Town and Sanctuary City, running October 2 through November 1.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST to Open at East Lynne Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026


East Lynne Theater Company will present an adaptation of the infamous 1938 radio broadcast in true Golden Age radio style, with four actors performing 75 roles and creating live sound effects.

Review: OUR TOWN AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN
by Pia Haas - Sep 22, 2026


What did our critic think of OUR TOWN AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN at Powerhouse Theatre?

Review: OUR TOWN at Hale Centre Theatre is a Quiet Little Miracle
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 13, 2026


OUR TOWN on Hale Centre Theatre’s new Miller Family Beehive Stage has a gentle dignity that tugs at your attention and your heart strings, keeping you intensely interested in the everyday lives of ordinary people and immensely invested in their happiness.

Video: Hale Centre Theatre Debuts OUR TOWN Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026


Hale Centre Theatre has shared a new trailer for its current production of OUR TOWN, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, now running through October 19. Watch the video now!

Video: Inside Rehearsals for OUR TOWN at Hale Centre Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026


Step inside rehearsal for 'Our Town' at Hale Centre Theatre!

Review: AMERICAN POPULAR SONG SOCIETY PRESENTS SIDNEY MYER at The Cutting Room
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 18, 2026


Sidney Myer was feted by Marilyn Maye, Charles Busch, Nicolas King and dozens more at a joyous sold-out American Popular Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award gala on June 15.

Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes New Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Michael Quintos - Jun 8, 2026


You may ask yourself—is seeing a touring stage production of the globally and generationally ubiquitous 1959 musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC still worth experiencing live on stage in 2026? While the stage musical in its current touring form certainly doesn't offer anything revolutionary or new to the show's now timeless canon, this latest iteration is, overall, a genuinely enjoyable, unabashedly earnest, and pleasantly nostalgic revival of a classic, featuring everything that made the show so gosh darn lovable to our parents and their parents before them. Sticking to the familiar, the show remains a comfortably cozy revival that will satisfy those expecting more of the same. The tour continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through June 14, 2026.

Interview: Zack Varela of LEOPOLDSTADT at MAIN STREET THEATER
by Brett Cullum - Mar 19, 2026


For me, the message of this play is that family is the most important thing. Having, keeping, and surviving those family ties and those memories.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 6, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Stars Meet the Press and More
by - Mar 6, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: OUR TOWN, Starring Michael Sheen, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 5, 2026


Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, Our Town, marks the first production for Michael Sheen’s Welsh National Theatre. After selling out across Welsh venues, this understated gem of a play moves west to give audiences of the Rose Theatre a chance to see what this exciting new company can do.

WAM Theatre Unveils 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026


WAM Theatre will present a diverse lineup for its 2026 season, featuring acclaimed productions and new works. Learn more about the upcoming season lineup here!

Review: WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, Donmar Warehouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 18, 2025


Perfect medicine for the winter blues

The Group Rep To Present Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025


The Group Rep will stage Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play OUR TOWN under the direction of Mareli Mitchel-Shields. The production will highlight themes of community, family, and daily life in early 20th-century America.

American Theater Group To Present OUR TOWN Talkback With New Jersey Drama Teachers
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025


American Theater Group will host a post-show discussion titled From Classroom to Stage following the Thursday, November 6 performance of Our Town at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.

Photos: American Theater Group's OUR TOWN at the DMK Theater
by Gillian Blum - Nov 1, 2025


American Theater Group has released official photographs from its production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, currently running at the DMK Theater, then moving to the Sieminski Theater.

American Theater Group to Host Post-Show Discussion on THE ENDURING LEGACY OF OUR TOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025


American Theater Group will host a special post-performance discussion, The Enduring Legacy of Our Town, on October 30 following its 7 p.m. performance of Our Town at the DMK Theater in the Union Arts Center.

American Theater Group Unveils Cast and Creative Team for OUR TOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025


American Theater Group will open its 2025–2026 season with Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, running October 23–November 9 in Union and Basking Ridge, NJ. Directed by Merete Muenter, the production stars Timothy Ware-Hill and Carrie Keating and features several New Jersey drama teachers in supporting roles.

Review: At the Lyric Stage Company, OUR TOWN is Our Story
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 29, 2025


What did our critic think of OUR TOWN at Lyric Stage Company Of Boston? What makes all worthwhile productions of “Our Town,” like this one, work is what makes the play itself endure. We can relate to Wilder’s characters and connect with their experiences, making the play truly our story in “Our Town.”

Epstein Theatre Launches New Stage Door Bar and Box Office
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025


Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre is set to officially launch a new street level bar this week, cementing its huge success since the historic city venue reopened its doors. Learn more here!

Harlequin Productions Unveils its Landmark 35th Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2025


Harlequin Productions’ 2026 Season was revealed on Saturday,  August 9, at Harlequin’s Annual Gala and 2026 Season Announcement at the State Theater in  downtown Olympia. We have all of the details here!

American Theater Group Seeking Video Auditions from NJ Drama Teachers for OUR TOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025


American Theater Group (ATG) is seeking video audition submissions from NJ drama and music teachers (and related staff) for its upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town. Learn more!

OUR TOWN and More Set for American Theater Group 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025


American Theater Group will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town by Thornton Wilder as its 2025-26 Season Opener. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here.

Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025


Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 

Our Town History

Other Productions of Our Town

1944   Broadway
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1969   Broadway
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1988   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2002   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2009   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
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2017   Regional (US) Benefit Reading Production
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2019   West End Regent's Park Open Air Theatre London Revival
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2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
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