Set in Chicago, Superior Donuts centers on the unlikely friendship between an ex-hippie donut-shop owner named Arthur Przybyszewski and his brash young African-American employee, Franco Wicks, who wants to change the decrepit shop for the better.
Arthur Przybyszewski runs a shabby donut shop he inherited from his immigrant father in a historic but rundown
""A warm bath of a play that will leave Broadway audiences with satisfied smiles. Tracy Letts has a finely honed sense of comic rhythms, as he displayed in August. Jon Michael Hill is making a confident Broadway debut, playing Franco with boundless, buoyant charm. Michael McKean gives a moving performance.""
The New York Times
Charles Isherwood
""Tender and honest, Superior Donuts is beautifully written, acted and directed. A timely reminder of the heady pleasure ace actors and ace storytelling can bring. Tracy Letts gets a deluxe production from Tina Landau and a cast in a state of grace. Jon Michael Hill transcends.""
New York Post
Elisabeth Vincentelli
""Tasty, warm and fulfilling! Tracy Letts creates vivid characters and always has surprises up his sleeve. Director Tina Landau has blended the play's ingredients into a fast-paced and finely designed concoction.""
New York Daily News
Joe Dziemianowicz
""Four stars. These Donuts cast their jocund spell. A well-written comedy with uniformly solid performances. What is impressive about Tracy Letts is his scope. The lovably understated Michael McKean is perfectly balanced by the lively Jon Michael Hill. Tina Landau has directed with her usual insight and aplomb.""
Bloomberg
John Simon
""Sometimes donuts can have nutritional value -- at least dramatically. Such is the cast with Superior Donuts. It's got heart and more than a few laughs, a recipe that makes for an evening of fine entertainment. All nine actors, under the direction of Tina Landau, are superb.""
Associated Press
Michael Kuchwara
""Tremendously entertaining! A sweet, warm comedic confection. Tracy Letts delivers brash but good-natured social and ethnic humor, recalling classic sitcoms and comedy routines. Director Tina Landau ensures that the players serve both Letts' sharp wit and his unexpected tenderness.""
USA Today
Elysa Gardner
""A soulful play, full of humor and humanity. Tracy Letts continues to surprise. His words are so alive with poignancy and wit that they take hold of you. The central relationship is drawn with deep affection, and Letts' dialogue is crisp and flavorful. Tina Landau's entertaining production offers much to savor in the ensemble's gently nuanced performances, particularly those of leads Michael McKean and Jon Michael Hill.""
Variety
David Rooney
