Juneteenth Planning Committee to put on production, “Our Town”

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Juneteenth Planning Committee will present the production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder to celebrate the holiday.

The performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15, at the Missouri Theater, located at 717 Edmond St.

Tickets are available by going to the St. Joseph Museums website.

The production underscores the universal experiences that connect us all through life, love and loss, while emphasizing the importance of community and shared stories.

Audiences can expect a deeply moving theatrical experience that resonates across generations and backgrounds.

According to a press release from the St. Joseph Museums, "This production is a celebration of connection, reminding us of the profound beauty in the ordinary moments of life."

For more information, visit the St. Joseph Museums Juneteenth page on their website, or contact Sara Wilson at sara@stjosephmuseums.org or (816) 232-8471.