Our Town at Barrymore Theatre

Theater fanatics are in for a monumental treat this fall! Coming to Broadway is a massive classic that has taken the theater world by storm over the course of almost nine decades! Our Town is deemed as the greatest American play ever written! And lucky you it’s coming to New York City for a highly limited run! Opening this fall, Our Town takes over the Barrymore Theatre! This thrilling production features outstanding direction from Tony Award winning director Kenny Leon, plus impeccable work from the most talented designers in the circuit! It has been over 20 years since the Pulitzer Prize winning drama took over Broadway! And this time, the production is set out to bring all the stops, including a super cast led by the Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons! So hurry up, you better move fast because this is an incredibly limited show! Click on the Get Tickets link now before it’s too late!

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“Filled with vitality, consequence, appeal” – Broadway World

It’s all about the classics this 2024! With the slew of revivals happening in New York and across the U.S., those who are looking for some nostalgia plus the brilliance of a tried and tested production are in for an excellent season! Get set as the ultimate epic of them all comes to conquer Broadway! Our Town, written by legendary Thorton Wilder, comes to NYC for the first time in 20 years. With an updated production led by Tony winning director Kenny Leon, this award-winning classic tells the tale of Wilder’s charming little town. Everyday life in 1901 is simple, there’s plenty of farm work, milk was delivered to one’s doorstep, and there is an ongoing choir practice. A childhood friendship between George and Emily turns into marriage. But things are just beginning and marriage will bring in a series of multiple challenges. How will this story end? If you want to know, you better secure your tickets to find out!

Showrunners definitely turned this play up a notch for this season. For starters, the production features an amazing cast. Big Bang Theory star and four-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jim Parsons join the ensemble as the stage manager. He will narrate the pivotal moments of characters Emily Webb (Zoey Dutch) and George Gibbs (Ephraim Sykes). The cast also includes renowned actress Katie Holmes as Mrs. Webb, Tony nominated actor Richard Thomas as Mr. Webb, Obie Award-winning actor Billy Eugene Jones as Mr. Gibbs, and Tony nominated Michelle Wilson as Mrs. Gibbs.

“Out Town stands the test of time” – Hollywood Reporter

Besides a stellar cast, Our Town delivers a brilliant creative team to bring the 1901 universe to life. The production features the impeccable work of Tony Award-winning scenic designer Beowul Boritt, esteemed costume designer Dede Ayite, Tony nominated lighting designer Allen Lee Hughes, and Tony nominated sound designer Justin Ellington. Over the years, Our Town has mounted numerous productions and productions have brought in some of the most mindblowing awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1938, and a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award in 1989.

The play was first performed in 1938 in New Jersey, followed by productions in Chicago and then New York. Over the past 90 years, there have been many renditions across the world. In 2009, a revival of Our Town opened in New York City and won numerous awards. Besides revivals, Our Town has had many adaptations, including a radio show, a feature film, a TV special, and a musical. This 2024, the newest revival comes into play and will give a much revered nostalgic experience. Our Town will show a monumental classic enjoyed by theater lovers for almost a decade.

“Touching as ever” – New York Times

With incredible longevity, Our Town has never failed to wow theater critics with each revival. The Guardian praised the play for leaving a lasting impression on viewers, “The Pulitzer-winning drama, set in the small town of Grover’s Corners, has a beating heart that will resonate through the years.” The review continued to expound on Our Town’s depth with a few minor moments that resemble serious issues. Over at the New York Times, the review cotninued to praise the play for being endearing as ever despite not being totally relevant to the modern American way of life, “Our Town presents a long-gone way of American life, yet the eternal verities it embraces are as touching as ever.”

Meanwhile, Broadway World profusely praised the musical, “Our Town is a triumphant production filled with vitality, consequence, appeal and everyday gumption.” Moreover, the review added that the play perfectly captures the “universal experience of being alive.” Lastly, the Hollywood Reporter mentioned that there’s more to the play that one would assume, “Plotless and meandering, Our Town could be read as a slice of life from a simpler time, but something else is going on in Wilder’s seemingly random string of events.” The article went on to say, “With its compelling ideas, daring staging and unhurried poetry, Our Town stands the test of time”

“Has a beating heart that will resonate through the years” – the Guardian

A remarkable play that has been entertaining theater fanatics since the 30’s, Our Town has definitely made its arounds across the world and played in counltess fantastic venues. A compelling showcase such as this only deserves top calibre theaters and for its highly anticipated 2024 Broadway run, Our Town makes the Barrymore Theatre its home. Where else can you deliver monumental revelations and magnificent truths than at one of Broadway’s top entertainment destinations? The Barrymore Theatre provides ample space to accommodate 28 actors – all geared out to bring this classic to life. In addition to an impressive stage configuration, the venue is the archetype of modern entertainment bringing state-of-the-art lights and sound for superb visuals and clear and crisp audio. Lastly, having to sit for a duration of 2 hours and 30 min, the utmost comfort is imperative. Barrymore Theatre provides guests with comfortable seating and easy accessibility. It’s truly a fuss free experience that you’ll be cherishing for a long, long time. 

Our Town showcases the everyday life of the Americans during the 1900s, it’s a great look into the innerworkings of the livelihood, culture, and pivotal moments. Revered as one of the greatest stories ever told, it’s a play that has been compared to Shakespear’s, not because of the language but its cultural impact and ability to transcend generations. Don’t miss this thrilling masterpiece as it takes over the Barrymore Theatre this fall!