By Kenneth Jones, Playbill On-linePhoto courtesy (Flickr and Katherine of Chicago)
The production ('Superior Donuts') directed by Tina Landau, will play Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre in Chicago June 19-Aug. 17. McKean will play Arthur Przybyszewski, who owns a run-down donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks (played by Jon Hill) - a black teenager who is his only employee - wants to change the shop for the better.
The production features ensemble members Hill, Yasen Peyankov and James Vincent Meredith, with guest artist McKean. It opens June 29. Continue Reading
"Wilson Nut Shop" - is this Helen's office? LOL
ReplyDeleteI witnessed two people feeding the birds right outside Helen's office. Over a two week period. Did she or did she not state in one of her rare public statements, that this was to stop. The two folks did not look like evil bad apple condo owners, so maybe it was ok then. Sorry I remember now who is allowed to litter, pee, spit etc.. and who is not. Not kidding, right in front of her office. Probably could not see with all the useless information posted on the window. Which I call Helen's version of the internet and community engagement.
ReplyDeleteAnd to think this sign still remains. What is it going to take to get Ron Huberman to sit down with WAMA and Uptown United to get these storefronts either rented...or at least lighted at night? Can you imagine what a difference that would make just have to have lights in there on a timer? The CTA needs money but is not doing anything we know of to get these storefronts rented out. Come on Mr. Huberman, you can do better than that.
ReplyDeleteCTA receives no pity from me. If they mismanaged empty storefronts, what else are they mismanaging?
ReplyDeleteGetting these storefronts rented out will be the tipping point of Broadway and Wilson. More foot traffic and eyes and ears on the street will only help this blighted area improve.
ReplyDeleteYou are missing the point of this story. One of the finest theatres in the city (and perhaps the country) is featuring an original play by a Pulitzer Prize winning author (Letts) that focuses on Uptown. That is a huge postive!!! And if it follows in the footsteps of his last play, it could be Broadway-bound!
ReplyDeleteShhh...don't say anything more anon 1:34! I wasn't able to purchase my tickets in the pre-sale because the dates are too far off for me to commit. I don't want it to sell out before I buy my tickets. Shhhh!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother candle lighting the Uptown Revival Cake! The news is filled with good stuff going on or about Uptown almost every day.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Uptown Theatre gets some TLC with a new owner, that will be the fireworks celebration!
Thanks UU for elightening and inspiring us.