The Odd Couple 1965 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: March 10, 1965

The Odd Couple - 1965 - Broadway History , Info & More

Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Broadway)
230 West 49th St. New York, NY

Arizona Broadway Theatre proudly adds another classic

play to its production roster. The Odd Couple, the Tony

Award-winning masterpiece by Neil Simon, had its debut

in 1965. Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer

– having been thrown out by his wife – moves in with

his friend Oscar Madison, a messy sportswriter. The

Broadway play ran for nearly 1,000 performances and

inspired not only a successful film, but also the TV series

starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.

The Odd Couple - 1965 - Broadway Cast

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Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


A new production of Playwright Neil Simon's beloved comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, produced by Adrienne Visnic and directed by Brandon Baer strolls into LA's Lyric Hyperion Theatre with an all-star ensemble cast of five set for a limited run November 30 December 3.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2017


A new production of Playwright Neil Simon's beloved comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, produced by Adrienne Visnic and directed by Brandon Baer strolls into LA's Lyric Hyperion Theatre with an all-star ensemble cast of five set for a limited run November 30 December 3.

getTV to Present 6 Back-to-Back Episodes of S.W.A.T. on 10/29
by TV News Desk - Oct 18, 2017


getTV will air a marathon of six back-to-back episodes of the exciting 1970s action drama series S.W.A.T. on Sunday, October 29 beginning at 8 PM ET/7 C, in advance of the series reboot premiering Thursday, November 2 on CBS.

Local Acting Elite Star in Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at Garden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


The Garden Theatre (160 W Plant St.) is proud to present both the male and female versions of Neil Simon's award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple, showing October 13 - 29, 2017.

Local Acting Elite Star in Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at Garden Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2017


The Garden Theatre (160 W Plant St.) is proud to present both the male and female versions of Neil Simon's award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple, showing October 13 - 29, 2017.

Playmakers Rep's Vivienne Benesch Receives SDCF's 2017 Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Vivienne Benesch, of Playmakers Repertory Theater (Chapel Hill, NC), is the recipient of the 2017 Zelda Fichandler Award.

BWW Review: 'THE ODD COUPLE' at Elmwood Playhouse
by Peter Danish - Sep 14, 2017


In 1947, Harry Truman was president, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, the first Polaroid camera was introduced and a UFO landed in Roswell, New Mexico. Oh yeah, and The Elmwood Playhouse, in Nyack, New York first opened its doors! Since then Elmwood has staged over 367 main stage productions, and had over 250,000 audience members have passed through their doors.

Marsha Mason Directs Arizona Theatre Company's Season-Opening Performance CHAPTER TWO
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


Arizona Theatre Company (ATC; David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back four-time Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason, who will direct Neil Simon's autobiographical romantic comedy Chapter Two to open ATC's 51st season, Oct. 5-22 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and More Highlight Garden Theatre's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic Winter Garden, is pleased to announce the 2017 - 2018 Theatre Season, running from September 2017 - May 2018.

Elmwood Playhouse Presents THE ODD COUPLE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017


Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "The Odd Couple", written by Neil Simon and directed by Margaret Young. "The Odd Couple" is the classic comedy which opens the 70th season at Elmwood Playhouse.

Oscar Nominee Marsha Mason Returns To Arizona Theatre Company To Direct CHAPTER TWO
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2017


Arizona Theatre Company (ATC; David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back four-time Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason, who will direct Neil Simon's autobiographical romantic comedy Chapter Two to open ATC's 51st season, Sept. 9-30 at the Temple of Music & Art, 333 S. Scott Ave. in Tucson, Oct. 5-22 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Terence Archie, J. Bernard Calloway, Audrey Cardwell and Veronica J. Kuehn to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the full cast for Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway.

Photo Flash: World Premiere of KING OF THE ROAD Rolls into Laguna Beach
by Julie Musbach - Apr 22, 2017


Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the fifth show in the Laguna Playhouse 2016-2017 season, a world premiere musical KING OF THE ROAD: THE ROGER MILLER STORY, written by Cort Casady & Mary Arnold Miller, music by Roger Miller, musical direction by Omar D. Brancato and directed by Andrew Barnicle.

Julie Taymor Among New 'Disney Legends' to Be Honored During D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and other remarkable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored as official Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2017.

Laguna Playhouse presents KING OF THE ROAD: THE ROGER MILLER STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2017


Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the fifth show in the Laguna Playhouse 2016-2017 season, a world premiere musical KING OF THE ROAD: THE ROGER MILLER STORY, written by Cort Casady & Mary Arnold Miller, music by Roger Miller, musical direction by Omar D. Brancato and directed by Andrew Barnicle. "We are delighted to be bringing our subscribers and audiences this world premiere musical based on the life of one of country's most iconic characters, Roger Miller," comments Laguna Playhouse Executive Director Ellen Richard. 

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and More Highlight Garden Theatre's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2017


The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic Winter Garden, is pleased to announce the 2017 - 2018 Theatre Season, running from September 2017 - May 2018.

BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE, THE FEMALE VERSION, Returns to Beit Lessin Theatre
by Ronit Suzan - Feb 26, 2017


It has been 26 years since Beit Lessin Theatre last presented the female version of the comedy The Odd Couple, one of Neil Simon's most famous plays, and just like every other classic it doesn't matter how times have since changed- this timeless play is still as funny and great as it has always been.

BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE Leads Off the Next 50 Years at Chaffin's Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 15, 2017


Nashville's historic and iconic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre - now led by Norma Luther, the gracious and charming new owner - launches its second half century on the venerated chow and bow circuit with a sparkling new revival of Neil Simon's equally historic and iconic The Odd Couple, now onstage through February 12. Directed by longtime artistic director and the doyenne of Music City theater, Martha Wilkinson, this iteration of Simon's hilarious play about two mismatched friends who attempt to navigate the waters of post-divorce life together is performed by a stellar cast of local actors who breathe new life into their characters and somehow manage to give audiences a fresh perspective on the enduring comedy.

FPAC's 26th Season Continues With THE ODD COUPLE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2016


Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Neil Simon's hilarious The Odd Couple on November 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on November 6 at 2:00. Directed by Aaron Andrade, FPAC's production will be staged at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin as part of the company's 26th season.

Smith, Verbeten Star in ACCC's ODD COUPLE, Opening Tonight
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 30, 2016


Matt Smith and Ted Verbeten star in the iconic roles of Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar in Arts Center of Cannon County's new production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, opening tonight at the theater in Woodbury for a run through October 15.

Oscar and Felix Get a Modern Update in Oddly Familiar Comedy from The Rep
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 25, 2016


A 20th century comedy masterpiece gets rebooted for the new millennium with OSCAR AND FELIX: A NEW LOOK AT THE ODD COUPLE, a modern take on Neil Simon's 1965 classic, opening at Adelaide's Arts Theatre on September 1.

Theatre at the Center Sets Cast of THE ODD COUPLE
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016


?Actors Norm Boucher and George Keating will play the leads in Theatre at the Center's cast for the famous comedy classic The Odd Couple, the 1965 Broadway hit by iconic playwright Neil Simon.   Directed by Larry Wyatt, The Odd Couple runs from July 14 to Aug. 14.   

BWW Dance Interview: Tomé Cousin
by Barnett Serchuk - May 26, 2016


Tome Cousin is an interdisciplinary artist who has molded an award winning international career that includes collaboration and performance on Broadway, television, film, dance, theater, music, photography, and literature. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Dance History and Choreography and a Masters of Fine Art in New Media Art and Performance. He is an Associate Professor of Dance at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

Jon Steinhagen Stars in THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES at Raven Theatre, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2016


JoAnn Montemurro, co-Artistic Director of Raven Theatre, presents THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES by John Guare. The play begins on the company's East Stage from today, April 20 through June 18, 2016 under Montemurro's direction.

Avon Players to Stage Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 22, 2016


Clashing personalities yield comedy gold as Avon Players presents Neil Simon's classic play. The Odd Couple plays April 1-16.

The Odd Couple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Odd Couple have there been?
The Odd Couple has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005 and Los Angeles which opened in 2008.
What Tony Awards has The Odd Couple been nominated for?
The Odd Couple has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols, and Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith.
What Tony Awards has The Odd Couple won?
The Odd Couple has won several Tony Awards. It won the Tony Award for Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols, and Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith.
What awards has The Odd Couple been nominated for?
The Odd Couple has been nominated for several awards, including the Best Play category at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

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