Rumors 1988

Opened: November 17, 1988
Closing: February 24, 1990

Rumors - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

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Review: RUMORS at Carlisle Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Mar 13, 2024

The Players on High at Carlisle Theatre, under the leadership of director Ben Greenberg with artistic director/acting coach Ashley Byerts and comedy coach Catie MO, presents Neil Simon's Rumors, March 15-24.

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This month, the reader question was: Have Any Broadway Plays Ever Closed Before They Opened?

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by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Dec 16, 2021

Russian-set musicals figure highly in this actor's nontraditional path to the tour stage. ANASTASIA, the new Broadway musical, and its Dowager Empress are on the Orpheum's stage till Dec. 19.

Neil Simon Comedy RUMORS Comes To UofSC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021

The University of South Carolina Theatre Program will launch its 21/22 season in uproarious style October 15-22 with a production of Neil Simon's raucous comedy Rumors at Drayton Hall Theatre. 

BWW Review: RUMORS at Desert Theatreworks is a Hilarious Evening of Fun.
by Audrey Liebross - Feb 11, 2020

Desert Theatreworks presents a Neil Simon play every season. This year's production is the 1988 farce, RUMORS, which is the perfect vehicle to show off DTW's team of talented actors' physical comedy skills. And they do show it off, in spades; the laughs keep coming, as much from the performers' and director Rebecca Havely's wizardry as from Neil Simon's script.

BWW Flashback: Imelda Staunton Takes the Stage, From GYPSY to FOLLIES!
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It's a big week for Imelda Staunton. Following rumors that the stage and screen star was in talks to take over as Queen Elizabeth is season 5 and 6 of The Crown, it was announced that she would take on the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi in a new West End production of Jerry Herman's Hello, Dolly!

Music City Confidential: Where Nashville Theater Stands Now
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 21, 2019

Nashville theater has always been progressive. There have always been people and companies focused on the cutting edge, delivering productions that challenge and compel their audiences to think and to consider where they are now and where they will go in the future, and there is no question that such forward-thinking creative types will continue to wield influence in the theater community for as long as theater is to be created here, there and everywhere.

RUMORS to Play at Arena Dinner Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jun 10, 2019

Neil Simon's classical farce, Rumors runs June 14-29 at Arena Dinner Theatre. The play, directed by Jordan Plohr, will conclude Arena Dinner Theatre's 2018-19 season.

BWW Review: Opulent, Regal and Sumptuous ANASTASIA Captivates Nashville Audiences at Tennessee Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 20, 2019

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The Classics Theatre Project Announces 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018

The Classics Theatre Project's Artistic Director Joey Folsom today announced the Company's 2019 3-play season of all-American classics. The season starts with Neil Simon's comedy "Rumors" (March 7 - 31, 2019), followed by Tennessee Williams's "Summer and Smoke" (May 29-June 23, 2019), and concluding with Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" (dates TBA).

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Thursday 5(+1): Six Gentlemen From the Nashville Premiere of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 27, 2018

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BWW Review: NEIL SIMON'S RUMORS at Georgetown Palace Playhouse
by Rex Stanfield - Sep 26, 2018

For over four decades Neil Simon delighted theatre audiences with intelligent and witty dialogue in Broadway shows and movies. His many stories, including THE ODD COUPLE, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, and SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES tossed relatable characters together into ridiculous yet delicious circumstances. Virtually everyone who saw any performances of his work came away without a favorite moment, at least one particularly funny line. RUMORS, an unabashed farce written by Simon for the stage in 1988, is no exception.

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by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 21, 2018

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Broadway Will Dim Lights This Week in Honor of Neil Simon
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Neil Simon, who passed away on August 26 at age 91. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to dim the lights of Broadway theatres in his memory on Thursday, August 30 at exactly 6:45pm for one minute.

Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
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The Long Center Announces Summer Stock Austin
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2018

Steal away for a fun-filled summer of musical theatre! Now entering its 14th season, there isn't any other program in the country quite like the Long Center's own SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN.

The Long Center Presents SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2018

Steal away for a fun-filled summer of musical theatre! Now entering its 14th season, there isn't any other program in the country quite like the Long Center's own SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN.

The Long Center Announces Summer Stock Austin
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2018

Steal away for a fun-filled summer of musical theatre! Now entering its 14th season, there isn't any other program in the country quite like the Long Center's own SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN.

Castle Craig Players Present Neil Simon's RUMORS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2018

'This play has no socially redeeming qualities, but you will laugh the whole way through!' That's how Neil Simon described his show, RUMORS, when it first hit the stage in 1988. This hilarious farce takes to the Castle Craig Players stage April 6-15 at their intimate cabaret venue.

ArtsWest Announces 2018/19 Season BEYOND IDEAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018

Artistic Director Mathew Wright today announced BEYOND IDEAS, ArtsWest's 2018-19 Season, with six productions - featuring plays by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights, a soaring new version of a beloved classic, and a world premiere musical - all centered on the human need for connection in a time of increasing division and misunderstanding.  

Rumors FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rumors have there been?
Rumors has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988.
What awards has Rumors been nominated for?
Rumors has been nominated for the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards, with Joseph G. Aulisi being the nominee.

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