Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Classic Stage Company presents
'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium'
Completed by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Rob Melrose
April 30 - June 7, 2026
Lynn F. Angelson Theater (136 East 13th Street)
classicstage.org
More than 75 years in the making, an unfinished work by one of America’s greatest dramatists takes the New York stage at last. 'Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium' unveils the artist’s final play, brought to life through playwright Kirk Lynn’s masterful completion. As a young man journeys through the city and beyond, he encounters a world of wonder, meaning, and the elusive truths of life itself. Wilder’s long-unseen masterpiece is finally ready to be discovered, offering a rare chance to experience a new work from a legendary voice.
'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium' features Candy Buckley (Scandalous), Mahira Kakkar (Life of Pi), Eva Kaminsky (Harry Potter & the Cursed Child), Patrick Kerr (You Can’t Take It with You), Derek Smith (The Lion King), Joe Tapper (The White Chip), and Cassia Thompson (Zack).
The creative team for 'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium' includes Walt Spangler (Scenic Design), Alejo Vietti (Costume Design), Cat Tate Starmer (Lighting Design), Darron L West (Sound Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Wig Design) and tbd casting co. (Casting).
Classic Stage Company presents
'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium'
Completed by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Rob Melrose
April 30 - June 7, 2026
Lynn F. Angelson Theater (136 East 13th Street)
classicstage.org
More than 75 years in the making, an unfinished work by one of America’s greatest dramatists takes the New York stage at last. 'Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium' unveils the artist’s final play, brought to life through playwright Kirk Lynn’s masterful completion. As a young man journeys through the city and beyond, he encounters a world of wonder, meaning, and the elusive truths of life itself. Wilder’s long-unseen masterpiece is finally ready to be discovered, offering a rare chance to experience a new work from a legendary voice.
'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium' features Candy Buckley (Scandalous), Mahira Kakkar (Life of Pi), Eva Kaminsky (Harry Potter & the Cursed Child), Patrick Kerr (You Can’t Take It with You), Derek Smith (The Lion King), Joe Tapper (The White Chip), and Cassia Thompson (Zack).
The creative team for 'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium' includes Walt Spangler (Scenic Design), Alejo Vietti (Costume Design), Cat Tate Starmer (Lighting Design), Darron L West (Sound Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Wig Design) and tbd casting co. (Casting).
