Location

243 W. 47th St., New York, NY

Theatre

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Run Time

1 Hour and 50 Minutes, no Intermission

Location

243 W. 47th St., New York, NY

Theatre

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Run Time

1 Hour and 50 Minutes, no Intermission

"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it—every, every minute?"

— Emily Webb

Our Town VIDEOS

SYNOPSIS

Thornton Wilder’s timeless masterpiece Our Town returns to the stage in a luminous new revival starring Jim Parsons as the omniscient Stage Manager and Katie Holmes as the steadfast Mrs. Webb. This modern production breathes fresh life into one of America’s most beloved plays—a profound meditation on love, loss, and the extraordinary beauty of ordinary days. Set in the small New England town of Grover’s Corners at the turn of the 20th century, the play follows the intertwined lives of its residents—focusing on young neighbors George Gibbs and Emily Webb as they move from friendship to marriage and, ultimately, to a deeper understanding of life’s fragile impermanence. Through simple daily rituals—milk deliveries, homework, weddings, funerals—Wilder reveals the eternal truths that connect us all. Under the guidance of the Stage Manager, who serves as narrator, philosopher, and gentle time traveler, audiences are invited to look beyond the surface of routine and rediscover the wonder hidden in every moment. With its artisnal staging, emotional clarity, and deeply human performances, this revival of Our Town reminds us why Wilder’s vision endures: that life’s greatest gift is not in its milestones, but in the fleeting, miraculous act of being here—together—now.

Our Town

CAST

Jim Parsons - Stage Manager
Zoey Deutch - Emily Webb
Julie Halston - Mrs. Soames
Katie Holmes - Mrs. Webb
Billy Eugene Jones - Dr. Gibbs
Ephraim Sykes - George Gibbs
Richard Thomas - Mr. Webb
Donald Webber, Jr. - Simon Stimson
Michelle Wilson - Mrs. Gibbs

RELEASE DATES

Jan/28/2024

Creatives

Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Kenny Leon
Associate Director: Stephanie Rolland
Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt
Costume Design by Dede Ayite
Lighting Design by Allen Lee Hughes
Sound Design by Justin Ellington
Hair and Wig Design by J. Jared Janas
Make-Up Design by J. Jared Janas

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