Clyde’s was the most produced play in the U.S. in 2022, according to American Theatre magazine, and Forward Theater jumps in with its Wisconsin premiere. The comedy by Lynn Nottage centers on a group of formerly incarcerated individuals working at a diner, and their quest to create the perfect sandwich. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, plus 2 p.m. on Nov. 11 and Nov. 18.
media release: For their second production of the 2023-24 season, Forward Theater Company will present the Wisconsin premiere of Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage. Directed by Jake Penner. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, November 2-19. This production continues Forward’s 15th anniversary celebration.
Just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania, a truck stop restaurant offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption, as they find purpose and inspiration in their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staff members are given purpose and permission to dream.
This flavor-bomb of a comedy from Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage makes its Wisconsin premiere after its Tony-nominated run on Broadway.
Clyde’s features DiMonte Henning, Sean Langenecker, Dana Pellebon, Ronald Román-Meléndez, and Nadja Simmonds.
Scenic Designer: Keith Pitts
Lighting Designer: Jason Fassl
Costume Designer: Jason Orlenko
Sound Designer/Composer: Joe Cerqua
Props Master: Pam Miles
Technical Director: Kevin Zimmer
Stage Manager: Sarah Nicolson
Asst. Stage Manager: Abbi Hess
“Deeply felt, quirky, and urgent, Clyde’s is a laugh riot with real meat on its bones.” – The New York Times
Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased online at forwardtheater.com, or via overture.org. Tickets start at $34, and can be purchased via phone at 608.258.4141. Discounts available. An ASL-Interpreted performance will be presented on Saturday, 11/18 at 2pm.
Clyde’s is generously sponsored by American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, Findorff, Custer Burish Financial Services, and Madison365. In-kind support is provided by Metcalfe’s Market.
