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Holland Taylor steps into the shoes of Ann Richards, the impassioned Governor of Texas who dedicated her life to empowering, expanding and enriching the lives of her constituents, friends and family. Ann is an inspiring and hilarious new play that brings you face to face with a complex, colorful and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Taylor takes the audience on a journey, neither political nor a history lesson, swirling together the past and present to reunite Ann Richards with old friends and introduce her to a new generation.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 30, 2013.

About Ann

What Is the Story of Ann ?
Ann offers a glimpse into the fascinating and ground-breaking life and career of former Texas governor Ann Richards. The one-woman-show, written by and starring Holland Taylor, chronicles Richards’ humble beginnings, her bout with alcoholism, her late-in-life political career and the difference she made for the people of the Lone Star State. Ann also fictionalizes events inside the Texas governor’s office to paint a portrait of who Richards actually was as a leader, a mother and a friend.

Holland Taylor Looks Back on the Greatest Moments & Memories from Ann's Broadway Run

Holland Taylor Looks Back on the Greatest Moments & Memories from Ann's Broadway Run

Ann, Starring Tony Nominee Holland Taylor, Sets Broadway Closing Date

Ann, Starring Tony Nominee Holland Taylor, Sets Broadway Closing Date

History & A Dance Party! Amy Poehler and Holland Taylor on How Ann Richards ‘Changed the World’

History & A Dance Party! Amy Poehler and Holland Taylor on How Ann Richards ‘Changed the World’

Critically Acclaimed Ann, Starring Holland Taylor, Will Play Broadway Through September 1

Critically Acclaimed Ann, Starring Holland Taylor, Will Play Broadway Through September 1

Jon Cryer Congratulates His Two and a Half Men Mom Holland Taylor Backstage at Ann

Jon Cryer Congratulates His Two and a Half Men Mom Holland Taylor Backstage at Ann

Bill and Hillary Clinton, Gabrielle Giffords & Meryl Streep Enjoy a Patriotic Outing at Ann

Bill and Hillary Clinton, Gabrielle Giffords & Meryl Streep Enjoy a Patriotic Outing at Ann

Go Inside the Starry Opening Night of Broadway’s Ann, Starring Holland Taylor

Go Inside the Starry Opening Night of Broadway’s Ann, Starring Holland Taylor

Anne Hathaway, Lily Tomlin, Laura Linney & More Join Holland Taylor for the Broadway Opening of Ann

Anne Hathaway, Lily Tomlin, Laura Linney & More Join Holland Taylor for the Broadway Opening of Ann

See If the Word of Mouth Panelists Cast Their Vote for Ann, Starring Holland Taylor

Word of Mouth Review

See If the Word of Mouth Panelists Cast Their Vote for Ann, Starring Holland Taylor

Check Out Squigs' Patriotic Portrait of Holland Taylor as Ann Richards in Ann

Check Out Squigs' Patriotic Portrait of Holland Taylor as Ann Richards in Ann

Holland Taylor Channels Famed Texas Governor Ann Richards as Ann Opens on Broadway

Holland Taylor Channels Famed Texas Governor Ann Richards as Ann Opens on Broadway

Get Your First Glimpse of Holland Taylor’s Feisty Portrayal of Ann Richards in Broadway’s Ann

Get Your First Glimpse of Holland Taylor’s Feisty Portrayal of Ann Richards in Broadway’s Ann

Ann Star Holland Taylor Reveals Why This is the Role She Was 'Meant to Play'

Ann Star Holland Taylor Reveals Why This is the Role She Was 'Meant to Play'

10 Fascinating Facts About Ann's Fabulous Title Character Ann Richards

10 Fascinating Facts About Ann's Fabulous Title Character Ann Richards

Ann Playwright and Star Holland Taylor on Channeling Ann Richards, Loving Charlie Sheen & More

Ann Playwright and Star Holland Taylor on Channeling Ann Richards, Loving Charlie Sheen & More

Ann, Holland Taylor's Texas-Set Solo Show, Begins Broadway Performances

Ann, Holland Taylor's Texas-Set Solo Show, Begins Broadway Performances

Ann, Starring Emmy Winner Holland Taylor, Sets Broadway Dates at Lincoln Center

Ann, Starring Emmy Winner Holland Taylor, Sets Broadway Dates at Lincoln Center

Emmy Winner Holland Taylor Heading to Broadway as Texas Governor Ann Richards in Solo Show Ann

Emmy Winner Holland Taylor Heading to Broadway as Texas Governor Ann Richards in Solo Show Ann