The Odd Couple 1965 - Articles Page 8

Opened: March 10, 1965

The Odd Couple - 1965 - Broadway History , Info & More

Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Broadway)
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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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Barry Williams Leads THE ODD COUPLE, Set to Open at Alhambra 5/25
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2011


On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.

2011 CAPA Summer Movie Series Lineup Announced, Runs 6/17-8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2011 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films.

Village Theatre Announces 2011-2012 Season, Includes THE PRODUCERS
by Meghan Schuler - Mar 2, 2011


Village Theatre is excited to announce its 2011-2012 Mainstage Season, comprised of five productions with five diverse stories. For the fourth consecutive season, Village Theatre looks forward to producing two new musicals in the season line up.

Norris Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


One of the most famous stage comedies in American history, Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple,' closes at the Norris Center for the Performing Arts February 13. The hit comedy about mismatched roommates premiered on Broadway over 40 years ago, became an instant success, and won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Play.

Norris Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 1/28-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


One of the most famous stage comedies in American history, Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple,' comes to the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, January 28 - February 13. The hit comedy about mismatched roommates premiered on Broadway over 40 years ago, became an instant success, and won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Play.

THE ODD COUPLE Opens At The Norris Theatre 1/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


One of the most famous stage comedies in American history, Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple,' comes to the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, January 28 - February 13. The hit comedy about mismatched roommates premiered on Broadway over 40 years ago, became an instant success, and won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Play.

BWW Reviews: THE ODD COUPLE at Nashville Dinner Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 24, 2011


If Neil Simon were writing The Odd Couple in the 21st century, I suspect he'd write Oscar and Felix as gay men just coming out of the closet and make a lot of references about online dating, Twitter and Facebook, and the weekly poker game that is featured prominently during the onstage action would be - well, probably, it would still be a poker game (and to ensure that his characters sound hip, he would, of course, make some odd Sex and the City references, which would render it ridiculously un-hip).

Norris Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 1/28-2/13
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2011


One of the most famous stage comedies in American history, Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple,' comes to the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, January 28 - February 13. The hit comedy about mismatched roommates premiered on Broadway over 40 years ago, became an instant success, and won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Play.

Hawke, Stiles, et al. Set for ODD COUPLE Reading, 1/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2011


According to Telecharge.com, Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Billy Crudup, Wallace Shawn, Louie CK, Alessandra Nivola, Mario Cantone, Emily Mortimer and Jonathan Marc Sherman are set to star in a reading of THE ODD COUPLE at Cherry Lane Theatre. The event will benefit PS 3 and will take place on January 9 at 7 PM.

Hawke, Stiles, et al. Set for ODD COUPLE Reading, 1/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2011


According to Telecharge.com, Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Billy Crudup, Wallace Shawn, Louie CK, Alessandra Nivola, Mario Cantone, Emily Mortimer and Jonathan Marc Sherman are set to star in a reading of THE ODD COUPLE at Cherry Lane Theatre. The event will benefit PS 3 and will take place on January 9 at 7 PM.

THE ODD COUPLE Opens At The Norris Theatre 1/28
by Charlie Piane - Jan 6, 2011


One of the most famous stage comedies in American history, Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple,' comes to the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, January 28 - February 13. The hit comedy about mismatched roommates premiered on Broadway over 40 years ago, became an instant success, and won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Play.

Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 8/6-26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2010


One of the most famous comedic plays of the 20th century comes to Costa Mesa when the Costa Mesa Playhouse presents Neil Simon's The Odd Couple August 6 - 29, 2010.

Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 8/6-26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2010


One of the most famous comedic plays of the 20th century comes to Costa Mesa when the Costa Mesa Playhouse presents Neil Simon's The Odd Couple August 6 - 29, 2010.

Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 8/6-26
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 27, 2010


One of the most famous comedic plays of the 20th century comes to Costa Mesa when the Costa Mesa Playhouse presents Neil Simon's The Odd Couple August 6 - 29, 2010.

Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Carole Shelley to be Interviewed at NYPL 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010


On Monday, May 17th at 6pm journalist and theater critic Don Shewey will interview Tony Award-winning actress Carole Shelley. On stage, Shelley made her Broadway debut in the original 1965 production of The Odd Couple, playing Gwendolyn Pigeon, a role which she reprised for the film version and for the first season of the subsequent television series.

Carole Shelley to be Interviewed at NYPL 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


On Monday, May 17th at 6pm journalist and theater critic Don Shewey will interview Tony Award-winning actress Carole Shelley. On stage, Shelley made her Broadway debut in the original 1965 production of The Odd Couple, playing Gwendolyn Pigeon, a role which she reprised for the film version and for the first season of the subsequent television series.

Photo Flash: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Closes TRU and THE THRESHING FLOOR, 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Arrives At DuPont Theater 1/19-24/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010


Who better to offer audiences a magical evening of entertainment than Barbara Eden, who will host the highly anticipated production of Ballroom with a Twist. A brilliant new dance production that rings in the New Year at the DuPont Theatre January 19-24, 2010.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST's Last Performance at DuPont Theatre 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010


Barbara Eden hosts Ballroom with a Twist in a brilliant new dance production that rings in the New Year at the DuPont Theatre January 19-24, 2010.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Arrives At DuPont Theater 1/19-24/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


Who better to offer audiences a magical evening of entertainment than Barbara Eden, who will host the highly anticipated production of Ballroom with a Twist. A brilliant new dance production that rings in the New Year at the DuPont Theatre January 19-24, 2010.

Other Productions of The Odd Couple

1965   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1985   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2005   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
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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