The Grapes of Wrath at Olney Theatre Center

A heart-wrenching and moving tribute to the indomitable spirit of an American family, The Grapes of Wrath is adapted from John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The timeless story of the Joad family finds them reduced to poverty during the Great Depression, abandoning their Oklahoma farm for the promise of a better life in California. From the turbulent Tom Joad to the stalwart matriarch of the family, Ma Joad, this powerful drama is filled with some of the most memorable characters in all of fiction -- characters tested by the brutal realities of life on the road during one of our nation's toughest times. A soaring affirmation of strength and solidarity, this unforgettable story comes to life on the Historic Stage of the Olney Theatre Center.