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Mastergate
Playwright
Sly Fox
Playwright
Tootsie
Source Material
City of Angels
Bookwriter
In the Pocket
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
One Two Three Four Five
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Movies

The Notorious Landlady
[ 1962 ] writer
The Thrill of It All
[ 1963 ] writer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
[ 1966 ] writer
Not with My Wife, You Don't!
[ 1966 ] writer
The Wrong Box
[ 1966 ] writer
On My Way to the Crusades, I Met a Girl Who...
[ 1967 ] writer
Oh, God!
[ 1977 ] writer
Movie Movie
[ 1978 ] lyrics by
Rough Cut
[ 1980 ] writer
Neighbors
[ 1981 ] writer
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] writer
Blame It on Rio
[ 1984 ] writer
Bedazzled
[ 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

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David Hyde Pierce Joins the Cast of BETTER LATE Reading at the Plaza Theatre Photo
David Hyde Pierce Joins the Cast of BETTER LATE Reading at the Plaza Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and director David Hyde Pierce has joined the cast of Better Late, written by Larry Gelbart and directed by Susan Stroman at The Plaza Theatre.
Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Desert Theatreworks Photo
Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Desert Theatreworks
by Audrey Liebross - Jan 31, 2026

Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR is a brilliant comedy with a great deal of bite, but without the underlying tone of sexism aimed at entitled women that Simon’s work sometimes displays. Desert Theatreworks (DTW) presents a top-notch production with an A-list cast that more than does justice to the script. I found the production hilarious and urge everyone to attend.
Review: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA Photo
Review: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 25, 2026

TOOTSIE at TEATRO SISTINA? UN GRADITO ANCHE IN QUESTA STAGIONE DEL MUSICAL TRATTO DAL CELEBRE FILM CON DUSTIN HOFFMAN
Previews: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA Photo
Previews: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 20, 2026

Dopo il grande successo di pubblico e critica ottenuto nel Tour della scorsa Stagione, torna in scena nei teatri italiani 'Tootsie', il Musical firmato e adattato in italiano da Massimo Romeo Piparo tratto dal famoso film del 1982 di Sydney Pollack con l'indimenticabile interpretazione di Dustin Hoffman.
Stage and Screen Performer Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Passes Away at 71 Photo
Stage and Screen Performer Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Passes Away at 71
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2025

Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in The Wire and Spike Lee films, has passed away at 71. Remember his legacy in movies and TV shows.
Photos: Pigs Do Fly Productions' BETTER LATE Opens Tonight Photo
Photos: Pigs Do Fly Productions' BETTER LATE Opens Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2025

New production photos have been released for Pigs Do Fly Productions’ staging of Larry Gelbart’s Better Late, running November 7–30, 2025, at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Seri Photo
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.
Pigs Do Fly Productions To Present Larry Gelbart’s BETTER LATE At Empire Stage Photo
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.
CITY OF ANGELS to be Presented at Albuquerque Little Theatre Photo
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!
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Photo
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.
FOREVER PLAID to Have Three Encore Performances at the Skokie Theatre Photo
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!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is Coming to Skokie Theatre Photo
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!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Begins at Skokie Theatre in July Photo
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.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory Photo
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.
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jack Photo
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.
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO F"RUM (A Funn Photo
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.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre Photo
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.
Review: RUMORS at New Theatre Restaurant Photo
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.
Review: TOOTSIE al Teatro Sistina Photo
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
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42 Photo
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!
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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 has won several prestigious awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels. He also received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels and Mastergate. Additionally, Gelbart won Best Book of a Musical and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for City of Angels and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, respectively.

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