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The Trip to Bountiful tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who dreams of returning to her small hometown of Bountiful, Texas one last time, against the wishes of her overprotective son and domineering daughter-in-law.

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Performances ended on Oct. 9, 2013.

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About The Trip to Bountiful

What Is the Story of The Trip to Bountiful?
Horton Foote’s emotional 1953 play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who longs to return to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas, one final time before she dies. Carrie’s protective son Ludie and authoritarian daughter-in-law Jessie Mae forbid her to leave Houston, although Carrie and Jessie Mae are constantly butting heads in the Watts family's two-room apartment. While Ludie is at work and Jessie Mae is at the drugstore, Carrie escapes to the bus station, and befriends a young woman named Thelma. Together, the new friends travel toward Bountiful together, but when Carrie arrives in nearby Harrison, Texas, she discovers her beloved town isn’t the same as she remembered it.

Exclusive! Miss Americas Unite as Nina Davuluri Meets Vanessa Williams at The Trip to Bountiful
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Exclusive! Miss Americas Unite as Nina Davuluri Meets Vanessa Williams at The Trip to Bountiful
Cuba Gooding Jr. Sets Exit Date for The Trip to Bountiful; Leon Addison Brown to Star as Ludie Watts
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Sets Exit Date for The Trip to Bountiful; Leon Addison Brown to Star as Ludie Watts
Show Me the Portrait! Sardi’s Unveils a Tribute to The Trip to Bountiful Star Cuba Gooding Jr.
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Show Me the Portrait! Sardi’s Unveils a Tribute to The Trip to Bountiful Star Cuba Gooding Jr.
Adepero Oduye on Growing Up Nigerian, Ditching Pre-Med & Her 'Surreal' Debut in The Trip to Bountiful
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Adepero Oduye on Growing Up Nigerian, Ditching Pre-Med & Her 'Surreal' Debut in The Trip to Bountiful
Vanessa Williams on Keeping Sondheim in Her Rolodex & Looking Up to Cicely Tyson in The Trip to Bountiful
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Vanessa Williams on Keeping Sondheim in Her Rolodex & Looking Up to Cicely Tyson in The Trip to Bountiful
Adepero Oduye to Succeed Her Steel Magnolias Co-Star Condola Rashad in The Trip to Bountiful
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Adepero Oduye to Succeed Her Steel Magnolias Co-Star Condola Rashad in The Trip to Bountiful
The Journey Continues! The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Extends Through October
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The Journey Continues! The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Extends Through October
Meow! What Is The Trip to Bountiful Star Condola Rashad’s Purrfect Secret Talent?
Tony Nominee Secrets
Meow! What Is The Trip to Bountiful Star Condola Rashad’s Purrfect Secret Talent?
Angela Bassett, Tyler Perry & More Celebs Take The Trip to Bountiful on Broadway, Starring Cicely Tyson
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Angela Bassett, Tyler Perry & More Celebs Take The Trip to Bountiful on Broadway, Starring Cicely Tyson
Squigs Travels to Texas with Cicely Tyson & the Stars of The Trip to Bountiful
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Squigs Travels to Texas with Cicely Tyson & the Stars of The Trip to Bountiful
Director Michael Wilson on Dinners With the Foote Family & Falling in Love With The Trip to Bountiful
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Director Michael Wilson on Dinners With the Foote Family & Falling in Love With The Trip to Bountiful
Tony-Nominated Trip to Bountiful Star Condola Rashad Can't Get Enough of The Golden Girls, Tetris & More
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Tony-Nominated Trip to Bountiful Star Condola Rashad Can't Get Enough of The Golden Girls, Tetris & More
It’s a Family Affair for Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. & Vanessa Williams on Opening Night of The Trip to Bountiful
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It’s a Family Affair for Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. & Vanessa Williams on Opening Night of The Trip to Bountiful
It's a Beautiful Opening Night Celebration for The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson & Vanessa Williams
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It's a Beautiful Opening Night Celebration for The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson & Vanessa Williams
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Enjoy Their Trip to Bountiful with Cicely Tyson?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Enjoy Their Trip to Bountiful with Cicely Tyson?
The Journey Begins! The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Opens on Broadway
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The Journey Begins! The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Opens on Broadway
Take a Sentimental Journey with a First Look at Cicely Tyson and the Cast of The Trip to Bountiful
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Take a Sentimental Journey with a First Look at Cicely Tyson and the Cast of The Trip to Bountiful
Vanessa Williams Welcomes Tyson Chandler, Mary Wilson & More Backstage at The Trip to Bountiful
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Vanessa Williams Welcomes Tyson Chandler, Mary Wilson & More Backstage at The Trip to Bountiful
Show Us the Money! Tom Cruise Reunites with Jerry Maguire Co-Star Cuba Gooding Jr. at The Trip to Bountiful
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Show Us the Money! Tom Cruise Reunites with Jerry Maguire Co-Star Cuba Gooding Jr. at The Trip to Bountiful
The Trip to Bountiful Star Cicely Tyson Talks Feuding With Her Mother, Making a Difference & Visiting Small-Town Texas
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The Trip to Bountiful Star Cicely Tyson Talks Feuding With Her Mother, Making a Difference & Visiting Small-Town Texas
A Long Journey Home: The Trip to Bountiful’s Emotional Ride From Texas to Teleplay to Broadway
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A Long Journey Home: The Trip to Bountiful’s Emotional Ride From Texas to Teleplay to Broadway
The Trip to Bountiful Revival, Starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding, Jr. & Vanessa Williams, Begins Broadway Run
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The Trip to Bountiful Revival, Starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding, Jr. & Vanessa Williams, Begins Broadway Run
It’s All in the Family with Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & the Cast of The Trip to Bountiful
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It’s All in the Family with Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & the Cast of The Trip to Bountiful
Tickets Now On Sale for The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Vanessa Williams
Now On Sale
Tickets Now On Sale for The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Vanessa Williams
The Journey Begins! The Trip to Bountiful Stars Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & More Meet the Press
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The Journey Begins! The Trip to Bountiful Stars Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & More Meet the Press
The Trip to Bountiful’s Condola Rashad to Rock Joe’s Pub with a Solo Concert
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The Trip to Bountiful’s Condola Rashad to Rock Joe’s Pub with a Solo Concert
Tom Wopat and More Join Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. & Vanessa Williams in The Trip To Bountiful
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Tom Wopat and More Join Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. & Vanessa Williams in The Trip To Bountiful
The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Advances Start of Previews By One Day
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The Trip to Bountiful, Starring Cicely Tyson, Advances Start of Previews By One Day
Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & Condola Rashad Join Cicely Tyson in Broadway Revival of The Trip to Bountiful
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Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & Condola Rashad Join Cicely Tyson in Broadway Revival of The Trip to Bountiful
Cicely Tyson to Return to Broadway in Revival of Horton Foote’s The Trip to Bountiful
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Cicely Tyson to Return to Broadway in Revival of Horton Foote’s The Trip to Bountiful
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