Don't Dress for Dinner 2012

Opened: April 26, 2012
Closing: June 17, 2012

Don't Dress for Dinner - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY

Marc Camoletti's Don't Dress for Dinner is the wildly funny sequel to the Broadway hit Boeing-Boeing. Bernard's plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernard's wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own... setting the stage for a collision course of hidden identities and outrageous infidelities. The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind and everyone is guaranteed a good time at this hilarious romp through the French countryside.



Don't Dress For Dinner opened in Paris in 1987, under the original title Pajamas Pour Six, and ran for over two years. Robert Hawdon's adaptation of the original French play premiered in London at the Apollo Theatre in 1991 and ran for six years.

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Broadway review: 'Don’t Dress for Dinner'
6 / 10

I found “Don’t Dress for Dinner” to be head-knockingly convoluted. So do its characters, as they try to explain what’s going on as the two-act moves to resolve itself; part of the gag is that when they attempt to sort everything out, you can’t follow a thing they are saying past the first two sentences...In the end, it didn’t matter, since the situation of the moment becomes clear with a nastily aimed squirt of a seltzer bottle or a shove that has people falling over the side of a couch. It is farce, after all. And it is, after all is said, fun.

NY Review: 'Don't Dress for Dinner'
5 / 10

Forget the inconsistencies and plot holes; a stage farce can only work if the direction and performances are real and honest within the insane framework...Unfortunately, most of the company in 'Dinner' seems mainly interested in grabbing laughs rather than following objectives...If the whole company had followed Kayden’s lead, or if director John Tillinger had revved up his tepid staging, this could have been a satisfying 'Dinner.' Instead, it’s like being served a tray of meager appetizers when you were expecting a full meal.

BWW TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - William Ivey Long on Earning His Twelfth Tony Nod!
by Nicole Rosky - June 3, 2012

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you William Ivey Long, nominee for Best Costume Design of a Play for Don't Dress for Dinner.

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER's Jennifer Tilly to Make TV Appearances, 4/30
by Kelsey Denette - April 27, 2012

Don't Dress for Dinner's Jennifer Tilly will appear on "The Wendy Williams Show," WNBC's "NY Live," and Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" this Monday, April 30th.

Photo Coverage: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Arrivals - Laura Osnes, Jim Parsons & More!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 27, 2012

Last night, April 26, Roudabout Theatre company opened DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Ben Daniels and Co. at The DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER After Party
by Walter McBride - April 27, 2012

Our photographer Walter McBride was at the after party for DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER last night. Check out his photographs below, which feature the full cast Patricia Kalember, Ben Daniels, Spencer Kayden, Adam James & Jennifer Tilly.

Photo Coverage: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Curtain Call - Ben Daniels, Patricia Kalember and More!
by Walter McBride - April 27, 2012

Check out these shots of Ben Daniels as 'Robert,' Patricia Kalember as 'Jacqueline,' Adam James as 'Bernard,' David Aron Damane as 'George' and Jennifer Tilly as 'Suzanne' with Spencer Kayden as 'Suzette' at the curain call for the first night of DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER last night at the American Airlines Theatre.

Review Roundup: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER - All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, presents the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as 'Robert,' Patricia Kalember as 'Jacqueline,' Adam James as 'Bernard,' David Aron Damane as 'George' and Jennifer Tilly as 'Suzanne' with Spencer Kayden as 'Suzette.' Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger. Don't Dress For Dinner began previews on March 30 and opens tonight, April 26, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre.

BWW TV: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, presents the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as 'Robert,' Patricia Kalember as 'Jacqueline,' Adam James as 'Bernard,' David Aron Damane as 'George' and Jennifer Tilly as 'Suzanne' with Spencer Kayden as 'Suzette.' Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger. Don't Dress For Dinner will began previews on March 30 and opens officially tomorrow, April 26, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. This will be a limited engagement through June 17, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Roundabout's DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER in Performance!
by Kelsey Denette - April 3, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Damian Arnold, will present the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as "Robert," Adam James as "Bernard," Patricia Kalember as "Jacqueline" and Jennifer Tilly as "Suzanne" with Spencer Kayden as "Suzette" and David Aron Damane as "George."

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 30, 2012

Preview performances begin tonight for Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway premiere production of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as "Robert," Adam James as "Bernard," Patricia Kalember as "Jacqueline" and Jennifer Tilly as "Suzanne" with Spencer Kayden as "Suzette" and David Aron Damane as "George." Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger.

STAGE TUBE: Chatting with the Cast of DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, will present the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as 'Robert,' Patricia Kalember as 'Jacqueline,' Adam James as 'Bernard,' David Aron Damane as 'George' and Jennifer Tilly as 'Suzanne' with Spencer Kayden as 'Suzette.' Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger. Check out interviews with the cast and creative team below!

BWW TV: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Cast Meets the Press!
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, will present the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as 'Robert,' Patricia Kalember as 'Jacqueline,' Adam James as 'Bernard,' David Aron Damane as 'George' and Jennifer Tilly as 'Suzanne' with Spencer Kayden as 'Suzette.' Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out interviews with the cast and creative team below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Walter McBride - March 15, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, will present the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as 'Robert,' Patricia Kalember as 'Jacqueline,' Adam James as 'Bernard,' David Aron Damane as 'George' and Jennifer Tilly as 'Suzanne' with Spencer Kayden as 'Suzette.' Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger. The cast and creative team just met the press and BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage of the festivities below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Walter McBride - March 15, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, will present the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as "Robert," Melora Hardin as "Jacqueline," Adam James as "Bernard" and Jennifer Tilly as "Suzanne" with Spencer Kayden as "Suzette." Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger. The cast and creative team just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out a photo preview below and be sure to check back later for full coverage!

Patricia Kalember Replaces Melora Hardin in DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Robert Diamond - March 11, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Patricia Kalember ("Sisters" & "Thirtysomething") has joined the company's production of Don't Dress for Dinner currently in rehearsals, replacing Melora Hardin.

Jennifer Tilly, Melora Hardin & More Lead Roundabout's DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER this Spring; John Tillinger Helms
by Jessica Lewis - February 2, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, has announced casting for the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as "Robert," Melora Hardin as "Jacqueline," Adam James as "Bernard" and Jennifer Tilly as "Suzanne" with Spencer Kayden as "Suzette." Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger.

STAGE TUBE: Talking DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER With the Creative Team
by Kelsey Denette - January 7, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's Don't Dress For Dinner will begin previews on March 30 and open officially on April 26, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through June 17, 2012. Hear what the team behind the show had to say below!

Tickets Available for HARVEY and DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Today
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2011

Tickets go on sale today for Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway productions of Don't Dress for Dinner and Harvey.

Roundabout Theatre Company to Bring DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER to Broadway in April 2012; John Tillinger to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - November 8, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Damian Arnold, is pleased to announce the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, adapted by Robin Hawdon, directed by John Tillinger. The cast will be announced soon. Don't Dress For Dinner will begin previews on March 30 and open officially on April 26, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through June 17, 2012.

Q&A with Todd Haimes: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Roundabout Theatre Company - November 8, 2011

What about Camoletti's famous French farce excites you the most? Why does this type of comedy work so well on stage?

Don't Dress for Dinner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Don't Dress for Dinner have there been?
Don't Dress for Dinner has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2012.
What Tony Awards has Don't Dress for Dinner been nominated for?
Don't Dress for Dinner has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for William Ivey Long.
What awards has Don't Dress for Dinner been nominated for?
Don't Dress for Dinner has been nominated for Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for William Ivey Long.

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