Larry Gelbart
Latest News on Larry Gelbart:
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre (Oct 28, 2025)
Pigs Do Fly Productions To Present Larry Gelbart’s BETTER LATE At Empire Stage (Sep 26, 2025)
CITY OF ANGELS to be Presented at Albuquerque Little Theatre (Aug 28, 2025)
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre (Oct 28, 2025)
Pigs Do Fly Productions To Present Larry Gelbart’s BETTER LATE At Empire Stage (Sep 26, 2025)
CITY OF ANGELS to be Presented at Albuquerque Little Theatre (Aug 28, 2025)
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Source Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
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Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Movies
The Notorious Landlady
[ 1962 ] writer
[ 1962 ] writer
The Thrill of It All
[ 1963 ] writer
[ 1963 ] writer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
Not with My Wife, You Don't!
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
The Wrong Box
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
On My Way to the Crusades, I Met a Girl Who...
[ 1967 ] writer
[ 1967 ] writer
Oh, God!
[ 1977 ] writer
[ 1977 ] writer
Movie Movie
[ 1978 ] lyrics by
[ 1978 ] lyrics by
Rough Cut
[ 1980 ] writer
[ 1980 ] writer
Neighbors
[ 1981 ] writer
[ 1981 ] writer
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] writer
[ 1982 ] writer
Blame It on Rio
[ 1984 ] writer
[ 1984 ] writer
Bedazzled
[ 2000 ] writer
[ 2000 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Musical
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards
Larry Gelbart, Mastergate
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
winner
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Book of a Musical
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical
Larry Gelbart , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Videos
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-05 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-17 07:26:15
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: Donmar's CITY OF ANGELS Performs 'What You Don't Know About Women' at the Olivier Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - 2015-04-17 10:55:30
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Goodspeed Musicals CITY OF ANGELS
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-10-23 15:56:58
News
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
Pigs Do Fly Productions To Present Larry Gelbart’s BETTER LATE At Empire Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Pigs Do Fly Productions will present Larry Gelbart’s Better Late, described by Variety as a “breezy entertainment on serious themes,” at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale from November 7 through 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Pigs Do Fly Productions will present Larry Gelbart’s Better Late, described by Variety as a “breezy entertainment on serious themes,” at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale from November 7 through 30.
CITY OF ANGELS to be Presented at Albuquerque Little Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
Albuquerque Little Theatre will present City of Angels, the Tony Award-winning musical that masterfully blends Hollywood glamour with the intrigue of classic film noir. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
Albuquerque Little Theatre will present City of Angels, the Tony Award-winning musical that masterfully blends Hollywood glamour with the intrigue of classic film noir. Learn more!
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Florida Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025
Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025
Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
FOREVER PLAID to Have Three Encore Performances at the Skokie Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
MadKap Productions will present three encore performances of the musical FOREVER PLAID in August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
MadKap Productions will present three encore performances of the musical FOREVER PLAID in August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is Coming to Skokie Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
MadKap Productions will present the hilarious musical A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
MadKap Productions will present the hilarious musical A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Begins at Skokie Theatre in July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
MadKap Productions will open its 11th season at Skokie Theatre with the classic Tony Award-winning musical comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running July 11 through August 3, 2025 for 13 performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave. in Downtown Skokie.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
MadKap Productions will open its 11th season at Skokie Theatre with the classic Tony Award-winning musical comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running July 11 through August 3, 2025 for 13 performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave. in Downtown Skokie.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO F"RUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
Review: RUMORS at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Feb 23, 2025
A super cast makes the most of Neil Simon’s 1988 word-salad comedy masterpiece entitled RUMORS. RUMORS opened last week at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park. This one is played strictly for laughs.
by Alan Portner - Feb 23, 2025
A super cast makes the most of Neil Simon’s 1988 word-salad comedy masterpiece entitled RUMORS. RUMORS opened last week at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park. This one is played strictly for laughs.
Review: TOOTSIE al Teatro Sistina
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Larry Gelbart written?
Larry Gelbart has written 9 shows including The Conquering Hero (Bookwriter), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Bookwriter), One Two Three Four Five (Bookwriter), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter), Mastergate (Playwright), City of Angels (Bookwriter), Like Jazz (Bookwriter), Sly Fox (Playwright), Tootsie (Source Material).
What awards has Larry Gelbart been nominated for?
Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mastergate, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for City of Angels and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
What awards has Larry Gelbart won?
Larry Gelbart won the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels. He received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels and Mastergate. Additionally, he earned the Best Book of a Musical Tony Award for City of Angels, as well as the Best Musical Tony Award for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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