The Odd Couple 1965 - Articles Page 6

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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Miners Alley Playhouse's THE ODD COUPLE Begins 7/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2014


Miners Alley Playhouse presents "The Odd Couple" July 18 through August 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday at 7:30.p.m. and Sunday's at 6:00 p.m. (2 p.m. on Sun., August 24). Tickets are $23 Adult, $20 Senior, $12 Children under 12 and are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com Miners Alley Playhouse is located at 1224 Washington Avenue. Golden, CO 80401.

BWW Reviews: Forum Theatre's ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) Fun and Feisty
by Alison Bridget Chambers - Jul 12, 2014


The Odd Couple (Female Version) opened at the Forum Theatre last night. The production is a fundraiser for the theatre outside of the regular season of shows, and the cast and crew donated most or all of their time and talents.

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: Eli Wallach & Cast Of LUV Show Game Faces
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 26, 2014


Today, in honor of the passing of legendary stage and screen star Eli Wallach we shine a light on a delightful vintage clip from way back in 1965.

Arthur Miller's THE PRICE Returns to ACT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014


Two estranged brothers who haven't spoke in sixteen years are forced to come together to settle their late father's estate. In the attic of a New York brownstone scheduled for demolition, two men whose lives have taken different paths attempt to resolve their father's holdings and reconcile a past rife with conflicting family histories. Nominated for two Tony Awards including Best Play, The Price is one of Arthur Miller's masterpieces examining the worth of family loyalty in a powder keg of resentment and animosity.

Alhambra Theatre & Dining Welcomes Barbara Eden in SOCIAL SECURITY, Now thru 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2014


On May 7, Barbara Eden will take her magic to the longest running professional dinner theater in the country when the Alhambra Theatre & Dining opens Social Security, a comedy that was originally directed on Broadway by Mike Nichols. Social Security is presented by WEJZ-FM

Arthur Miller's THE PRICE Returns to ACT, 5/30 - 6/22
by Louisa Brady - May 1, 2014


Two estranged brothers who haven't spoke in sixteen years are forced to come together to settle their late father's estate. In the attic of a New York brownstone scheduled for demolition, two men whose lives have taken different paths attempt to resolve their father's holdings and reconcile a past rife with conflicting family histories. Nominated for two Tony Awards including Best Play, The Price is one of Arthur Miller's masterpieces examining the worth of family loyalty in a powder keg of resentment and animosity.

Alhambra Theatre & Dining to Welcome Barbara Eden in SOCIAL SECURITY, 5/7-6/8
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 15, 2014


On May 7, Barbara Eden will take her magic to the longest running professional dinner theater in the country when the Alhambra Theatre & Dining opens Social Security, a comedy that was originally directed on Broadway by Mike Nichols. Social Security is presented by WEJZ-FM

Geva Closes 2013-14 Mainstage Season with Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE, 4/22-5/18
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2014


Geva Theatre Center' 41st Mainstage Season concludes with Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Directed by John Miller-Stephany, and with a cast led by Tony Award- winner Michael McGrath and Broadway veteran Noah Racey, this classic comedy begins performances on April 22 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through May 18.

THE ODD COUPLE Runs Now thru 2/16 at Chattanooga Theatre Centre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014


Neil Simon's comic masterpiece, 'The Odd Couple' - both the original men's version and Mr. Simon's rewrite for women - will be performed in repertory on the Mildred M. Montague Circle Stage at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre today, January 24 through February 16.

Novato Theater Company to Present Female THE ODD COUPLE, 2/14-3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2014


Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in the female version of Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. And the Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same in director Mark Shepard's delightful production, February 14 through March 9 at the Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Drive in Novato.

THE ODD COUPLE to Run 1/24-2/16 at Chattanooga Theatre Centre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2014


Neil Simon's comic masterpiece, 'The Odd Couple' - both the original men's version and Mr. Simon's rewrite for women - will be performed in repertory on the Mildred M. Montague Circle Stage at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre January 24 through February 16.

Writer-Producer-Director Garry Marshall to Receive 2014 WGAW Television Laurel Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2014


Veteran writer-producer-director Garry Marshall, who has been responsible for some of the most popular series in television, including Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy, is set to receive the Writers Guild of America

Lyric to Open 2014 Season with Rousing Comedy THE ODD COUPLE
by Robert Diamond - Dec 12, 2013


Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will open its much anticipated 2014 Season with the classic Neil Simon comedy THE ODD COUPLE, running Jan. 29 through Feb. 15 at the Plaza Theatre. The lead roles of Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison will be played by Texas-based actor Martin Burke and local favorite Jonathan Beck Reed. The production will be the first of an eight-show season that includes LES MISERABLES, THE LITTLE MERMAID, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT and more.

Photo Flash: THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) Celebrates Opening at Greenhouse Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2013


Robert Bills Productions will present THE ODD COUPLE (female version), Neil Simon's 1985 adaptation of his Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy, at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, running now through Sunday, November 10. 'Felix' and 'Oscar' are now 'Florence' and 'Olive' in this riotously funny play centered around two wildly mismatched roommates living together in New York City. Robert Bills directs. BraodwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivites on October 18th below!

Photo Flash: THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) Opens Tonight at Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2013


Robert Bills Productions will present THE ODD COUPLE (female version), Neil Simon's 1985 adaptation of his Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy, at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, opening tonight, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and running through Sunday, November 10. 'Felix' and 'Oscar' are now 'Florence' and 'Olive' in this riotously funny play centered around two wildly mismatched roommates living together in New York City. Robert Bills will direct. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Robert Bills Productions' THE ODD COUPLE (female version) Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2013


Robert Bills Productions will present THE ODD COUPLE (female version), Neil Simon's 1985 adaptation of his Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy, at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, previewing tonight, October 17, opening Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and running through Sunday, November 10. 'Felix' and 'Oscar' are now 'Florence' and 'Olive' in this riotously funny play centered around two wildly mismatched roommates living together in New York City. Robert Bills will direct.

Photo Flash: Promo Shots for THE ODD COUPLE (female version) at Greenhouse Theater Center, Begin. 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 26, 2013


Robert Bills Productions will present THE ODD COUPLE (female version), Neil Simon's 1985 adaptation of his Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy, at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, previewing October 17, opening Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and running through Sunday, November 10. 'Felix' and 'Oscar' are now 'Florence' and 'Olive' in this riotously funny play centered around two wildly mismatched roommates living together in New York City. Robert Bills will direct. Check out the just-released promo photos below!

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Launches Dallas Theater Center's 2013-14 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2013


Dallas Theater Center launches its 2013-14 season with A Raisin in the Sun. Tre Garrett of Fort Worth's Jubilee Theatre will make his directorial debut at DTC with this Tony Award-winning play. A Raisin in the Sun begins with a Pay-What-You-Can performance tonight, September 13 and runs through Sunday, October 27 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Robert Bills Productions to Present THE ODD COUPLE (female version), Begin. 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 30, 2013


Robert Bills Productions will present THE ODD COUPLE (female version), Neil Simon's 1985 adaptation of his Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy, at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, previewing October 17, opening Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and running through Sunday, November 10. "Felix" and "Oscar" are now "Florence" and "Olive" in this riotously funny play centered around two wildly mismatched roommates living together in New York City. Robert Bills will direct.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Launch Dallas Theater Center's 2013-14 Season, 9/13-10/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2013


Dallas Theater Center launches its 2013-14 season with A Raisin in the Sun. Tre Garrett of Fort Worth's Jubilee Theatre will make his directorial debut at DTC with this Tony Award-winning play. A Raisin in the Sun begins with a Pay-What-You-Can performance on Friday, September 13 and runs through Sunday, October 27 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Springs Ensemble Theatre Presents Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE, Now Through 6/23
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2013


SET offers you summer comedy at its best with Neil Simon's masterpiece of male bonding mayhem, The Odd Couple! Set in the early 1960s, the odd couple is formed when two friends whose marriages have broken up decide to room together in Manhattan to save alimony money. Divorced sportswriter and chronic slob Oscar Madison appears to be living the high life until separated neat freak Felix Ungar moves in and confronts him to clean up more than just his apartment. Tossed into the mix are a pair of saucy British birds who just may be the ingredients to Felix's new life!

North Coast Rep Extends THE ODD COUPLE Through May 12
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show runs now through May 12, 2013, after a one-week extension!

North Coast Rep's THE ODD COUPLE Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews tonight, April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

North Coast Rep to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 4/10-5/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

Dallas Theater Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013


Dallas Theater Center presents Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews tonight, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Other Productions of The Odd Couple

1965   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1985   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2005   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2008   Los Angeles Reprise! Staged Reading
Los Angeles

The Odd Couple - 1965 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1965 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Neil Simon
1965 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Mike Nichols
1965 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Walter Matthau
1965 Tony Awards Best Play Neil Simon
1965 Tony Awards Best Play Neil Simon
1965 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Oliver Smith

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