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Opened: October 23, 1963

Barefoot in the Park - 1963 - Broadway History , Info & More

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The original Broadway production of this romantic comedy, written by Neil Simon and directed by Mike Nichols, opened October 23, 1963, with the four lead roles taken by actors Elizabeth Ashley (Corie), Robert Redford (Paul), Mildred Natwick (Mrs. Banks), and Kurt Kasznar (Victor Velasco). The play was nominated for three 1964 Tony Awards, and Mike Nichols won the trophy for Best Director (Dramatic). The show ran for 1530 performances, closing on June 25, 1967, making it Neil Simon’s longest-running hit, and the tenth longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history. Int. Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find-too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous, running “barefoot in the park” would be a start… “A bubbling, rib-tickling comedy.” – The New York Times “Critic weeps joyfully…I don’t think anybody stopped laughing while the curtain was up last evening.” – New York Daily News

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Jill Clayburgh & Edward Herrman Headline Benefit Reading of CHASING THE TIGER, 6/5
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 14, 2010


Edward Herrmann and Jill Clayburgh will headline a reading of CHASING THE TIGER, a new play by Gail Sheehy, on June 5 to benefit Community Mental Health Affiliates Methodist Church.

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Broadway and TV Veteran Rosemary Prinz To Star In LOST IN YONKERS At Cleveland Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

Broadway and TV Veteran Rosemary Prinz To Star In LOST IN YONKERS At Cleveland Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2009


Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

Photo Flash: Ground UP Productions Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 7/9-7/25
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 9, 2009


Ground UP Productions, the company behind the critically acclaimed musical The People vs. Mona, presents a revival of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park at Manhattan Theatre Source. Opening July 9, the production stars Guy Olivieri (Rent National Tour), Kate Middleton (Joe Pintauro's Cathedral) and Amelia White (Broadway: Heiress and Crazy for You) as Paul, Corie and Mrs. Banks, respectively.

Ground UP Presents Talk Backs & Other Events With BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 7/8-7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009


Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director), the company that produced critically acclaimed musical The People vs. Mona and revivals of Baby with the Bathwater and Proof, has announced a series of events to be held during its revival of Barefoot in the Park, Neil Simon's classic New York comedy, this summer.

Ground UP Presents Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 7/7-25 At MTS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) presents Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park July 8 through 25, 2009 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, between Waverly Pl. and West 8th St.), located in the heart of Greenwich Village.

Ground UP Presents Talk Backs & Other Events With BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 7/8-7/25
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 22, 2009


Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director), the company that produced critically acclaimed musical The People vs. Mona and revivals of Baby with the Bathwater and Proof, has announced a series of events to be held during its revival of Barefoot in the Park, Neil Simon's classic New York comedy, this summer.

Ground UP Presents Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 7/7-25 At MTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) presents Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park July 8 through 25, 2009 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, between Waverly Pl. and West 8th St.), located in the heart of Greenwich Village.

Nichols to Direct Mamet Scripted HIGH AND LOW Remake
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008


Variety is reporting that Mike Nichols is set to direct a remake of Akira Kurosawa's film 'High and Low', with a screenplay penned by David Mamet.

Robert Redford to Return to Broadway in All My Sons?
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2006


Robert Redford may return to Broadway in an upcoming revival of All My Sons

Barefoot in the Park Revival to Close May 21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2006


The revival of Barefoot in the Park, starring Amanda Peet, Patrick Wilson, Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts, will close at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on May 21.

Barefoot In The Park: Make Them Hear You
by Michael Dale - Mar 6, 2006


A leading lady who yells her lines and a director going for too much realism saps much of the humor from this Neil Simon classic

BWW Video Show Preview: Barefoot In The Park
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2006


Catch the latest video show preview, 'Barefoot In The Park,' now available on BroadwayWorld.com.

Photo Coverage: Barefoot in the Park's Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Feb 18, 2006


The first-ever revival of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, starring Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts, opened on February 16th

Photo Coverage: Barefoot in the Park Meet and Greet
by Walter McBride - Jan 13, 2006


The stars of the upcoming Barefoot in the Park revival--Amanda Peet, Patrick Wilson, Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts--gathered to pose for pictures

Barefoot in the Park Revival, with Peet, Wilson, Clayburgh and Roberts, Set to Open Feb. 16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2005


The revival of Barefoot in the Park, starring Amanda Peet, Patrick Wilson, Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts, will open at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on February 16th

Roberts, Clayburgh Join Peet and Wilson in Barefoot Revival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2005


Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts will join Amanda Peet and Patrick Wilson in the upcoming 2006 revival of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Barefoot in the Park have there been?
Barefoot in the Park has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 2006 and Broadway which opened in 2006.
What Tony Awards has Barefoot in the Park been nominated for?
Barefoot in the Park has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols, and Producer (Dramatic) for Saint-Subber.
What Tony Awards has Barefoot in the Park won?
Barefoot in the Park has won the Tony Awards for Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols and Producer (Dramatic) for Saint-Subber.

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