Penned by the beloved playwright and master storyteller Horton Foote, THE TRAVELING LADY is the unforgettable tale of an intrepid woman who journeys to a small town in 1950’s Texas to reunite with her husband upon his release from prison. A poignant story of loss and redemption, THE TRAVELING LADY looks into the heart and soul of America. Performances Begin on June 7 /Opening Night is Set for June 22, 2017
SCHEDULE
June 7 – June 24:
Tuesday – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday at 3pm

June 28 – July 16:
Wednesday at 2pm, Thursday – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday at 3pm

Exceptions:
No 2pm performance on Saturday, June 10

As part of celebrating 100 years of Horton Foote, Cherry Lane Theater brings The Traveling Lady to the stage with a cast of experienced and award-winning Broadway and Off-Broadway talent. The story is set in 1950 in a small town in Texas on the day of a funeral. A married woman traveling alone with her small daughter arrives, looking for her husband, who, she believes, has just been released from the penitentiary and is staying in town. Foote’s ability to peel off layers with each new scene keeps the audience interested; the personalities and histories of each character develop seamlessly, unveiled in what feels like real time and creating a very believable scenario. Many of the characters are very likable and as we get to learn more about them, we find ourselves sympathizing with them and even forgiving their flaws because an acceptance of their surroundings and circumstances has been so well established throughout. Larry Bull as Slim Murray is particularly likeable from the get go and we find ourselves rooting for him to win a more satisfying life. Jill Tanner as Mrs. Tillman plays the self-righteous do-gooder who takes in an ex-con with sympathy and real understanding. Multiple …Read more