Our Town
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Our Town is a three-act play written by American playwright Thornton Wilder in 1938. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written", it presents the fictional American town of
1938 first edition cover from the Library of Congress Rare Book and Special Collections Division
Frank Craven as the Stage Manager in the original Broadway production of Our Town (1938)
Frank Craven, Martha Scott and John Craven in the original Broadway production of Our Town (1938)
Hal Holbrook as the Stage Manager in the 1977 television adaptation.
Jim Parsons
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James Joseph Parsons is an American actor. Known for his work on both stage and screen, his accolades include four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for a Tony Award. From
Our Town
…of Our Town performed in American Sign Language and spoken English. A new revival directed by Kenny Leon opened on Broadway on October 10, 2024 with Jim Parsons as the Stage Manager, Zoey Deutch as Emily Webb, Katie Holmes as Mrs. Webb, Billy Eugene Jones as Dr. Gibbs, Ephraim Sykes as George Gibbs, Richard…
Parsons in 2025
Parsons (back right) in a play adaptation of The Castle in 2002
Parsons at the 2013 PaleyFest
Steve Martin, Jim Parsons, and Barack Obama at DreamWorks Animation Studios in 2015