Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. Steppenwolf concludes the season with acclaimed ensemble member Tracy Letts' provocative world premiere comedy about the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.
Ensemble member Tracy Letts is the author of Man from Nebraska, which was produced at Steppenwolf in 2003 and was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize; Killer Joe, which has been produced in Chicago, London and New York; and Bug, which has played in New York, Chicago and London. His play August: Osage County debuted at Steppenwolf in July 2007. In addition, Letts won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for August: Osage County.
Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including 1 Intermission
Content Advisory
Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Watch & Listen
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
Superior Donuts in Production
20 For $20: A Superior Line
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Superior Donuts Video Diary #1
Superior Donuts Video Diary #2
Superior Donuts Video Diary #3
Superior Donuts Video Diary #4
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Superior Donuts Video Diary #5
Superior Donuts Video Diary #6
Superior Donuts Video Diary #7
Ensemble Conversations: Yasen Peyankov
Ensemble members Tina Landau and Tracy Letts
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble members Tracy Letts and Jon Michael Hill
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble member Tracy Letts
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble members Tina Landau and Tracy Letts
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble members Jon Michael Hill and Tina Landau with Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Superior Donuts in rehearsal for the world premiere comedy by ensemble member Tracy Letts.
Date: June 05, 2008
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Robert Maffia and Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Kate Buddeke and ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Ensemble members Yasen Peyankov and James Vincent Meredith
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Jane Alderman and Michael McKean
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Michael McKean and ensemble member Jon Michael Hill
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill, Cliff Chamberlain and Robert Maffia
credit: Michael Brosilow
Superior Donuts in Production
Arthur Pryzbyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better.
Date: June 19, 2008
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20 For $20: A Superior Line
Excitement for Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts continues to build as patrons line up outside the box office hoping to score a last minute ticket. Every day, twenty tickets for that evening's performance go on sale for $20 when the box office opens at 11am.
Date: August 19, 2008
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20 For $20: A Superior Line
Excitement for Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts continues to build as patrons line up outside the box office hoping to score a last minute ticket. Every day, twenty tickets for that evening's performance go on sale for $20 when the box office opens at 11am.
Date: August 19, 2008
credit:
20 For $20: A Superior Line
Excitement for Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts continues to build as patrons line up outside the box office hoping to score a last minute ticket. Every day, twenty tickets for that evening's performance go on sale for $20 when the box office opens at 11am.
Date: August 19, 2008
credit:
20 For $20: A Superior Line
Excitement for Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts continues to build as patrons line up outside the box office hoping to score a last minute ticket. Every day, twenty tickets for that evening's performance go on sale for $20 when the box office opens at 11am.
Date: August 19, 2008
credit:
20 For $20: A Superior Line
Excitement for Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts continues to build as patrons line up outside the box office hoping to score a last minute ticket. Every day, twenty tickets for that evening's performance go on sale for $20 when the box office opens at 11am.
Date: August 19, 2008
credit:
20 For $20: A Superior Line
Excitement for Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts continues to build as patrons line up outside the box office hoping to score a last minute ticket. Every day, twenty tickets for that evening's performance go on sale for $20 when the box office opens at 11am.
Date: August 19, 2008
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company with behind-the-scenes looks at Harriet Jacobs, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Carter's Way, August: Osage County and Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company with behind-the-scenes looks at Harriet Jacobs, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Carter's Way, August: Osage County and Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company with behind-the-scenes looks at Harriet Jacobs, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Carter's Way, August: Osage County and Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company with behind-the-scenes looks at Harriet Jacobs, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Carter's Way, August: Osage County and Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #1
Cliff Chamberlain kicks off his video diary for Superior Donuts by talking about how the play has changed his morning routine.
Date: July 29, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #2
Cliff Chamberlain shares his thoughts on learning his lines for Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #3
Cliff Chamberlain talks about how he ended up in Chicago as he drives to rehearsal for Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #4
Cliff Chamberlain, a California native, works with a dialect coach to perfect his Chicago accent.
Date: July 29, 2008
A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company with behind-the-scenes looks at Harriet Jacobs, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Carter's Way, August: Osage County and Superior Donuts.
Date: July 29, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #5
Cliff Chamberlain offers his insights on what happens backstage during a production.
Date: August 08, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #6
Cliff Chamberlain and ensemble member Jon Michael Hill discuss the science of a "laugh line."
Date: August 18, 2008
Superior Donuts Video Diary #7
Cliff Chamberlain exposes the truth about his tattoos.
Date: August 20, 2008
Ensemble Conversations: Yasen Peyankov
Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov discusses character development
Artistic Apprentice Michael Vinson explores the evolution of Uptown.
Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including 1 Intermission
Content Advisory
Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.