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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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The Center for the Arts To Present BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, 2/14-23
by Hilary Kelly - Jan 31, 2014


The Center for the Arts will inaugurate its first season of shows in the gallery with a production of Neil Simon's comedy "Barefoot in the Park" weekends Feb. 14-23, with dinner before the show optional for the Friday and Saturday performances.

Streep, Minnelli, Bacall & More Contribute To SEVEN SECONDS JFK Assassination Book
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 4, 2013


A slew of legendary stage and screen perfomers have contributed their insights, memories and recollections to a new book about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy titled SEVEN SECONDS by Holly Millea. Meryl Streep, Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, Tom Stoppard, Nora Ephron, Lauren Bacall and many more participate in the collective memory book, released on the fiftieth anniversary of the political icon's date of death.

Kathryn Erbe and John Pankow Star in TACT's NATURAL AFFECTION, Now thru 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2013


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents Natural Affection by William Inge, the first production of the company's 21st Season. Directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, performances begin at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) tonight, September 17, 2013. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 26 at 7:30pm. Performances will continue through October 26, 2013.

BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston Stars in A.R.T.'s ALL THE WAY, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2013


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University welcomes three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston to play the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way opening the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center. The production, directed by Bill Rauch, will begin performances tonight, September 13, 2013.

Kathryn Erbe and John Pankow to Star in TACT's NATURAL AFFECTION, 9/17-10/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2013


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Natural Affection by William Inge, the first production of the company's 21st Season. Directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, performances begin at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 26 at 7:30pm. Performances will continue through October 26, 2013.

NATURAL AFFECTION, BEYOND THERAPY and More Set for TACT's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2013


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre has announced its 2013/2014 Season, which will include two treasures from iconic American playwrights. The critically-acclaimed and Drama Desk nominated Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' will present the family drama Natural Affection by William Inge and the comedy Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang, Off-Broadway at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Theatre Row. Neither play has been seen in NYC since their original productions.

BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston to Star in A.R.T.'s ALL THE WAY; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has announced that three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston will play the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way opening the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center. The production, directed by Bill Rauch, will begin performances on September 13, 2013.

VAGINA MONOLOGUES to Play Bucks County Playhouse in February
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2013


The Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) has announced a limited engagement of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler and directed by Karen Carpenter. Performances will be Wednesday, February 13 - Sunday, February 17 at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street in New Hope, PA).

Bucks County Playhouse Announces Thursday Talkback Series
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 15, 2012


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) Producing Director Jed Bernstein has announced he will be leading a special Thursday matinee talkback series featuring a selection of cast members, to follow 4:00 p.m. performances of Barefoot in the Park on Thursdays, August 16th , August 23rd and August 30th. Ticket holders are invited to stay after the show to get behind the scenes scoop on the production and the re-opening the Playhouse, plus the latest news on upcoming fall events. For tickets and information visit bcptheater.org.

Arnie Zane Dance, Idina Menzel, WEST SIDE STORY and More Set for Wolf Trap, Now thru 8/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2012


Wolf Trap welcomes the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Delaware Rockers George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Motown Legends the Temptations and the Four Tops, Two Consecutive NSO Performances and the Return of the Golden Dragon Acrobats from China, tonight, July 31-Aug 5. See full details below.

Jason Kravits Hosts Sing-a-Long at BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE Tonight, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2012


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) will present their July Cabaret Series and "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music" this weekend. Broadway and television actor Jason Kravits (Relatively Speaking, "The Practice") will host "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music", a little over one week after what would have been Oscar Hammerstein II's 117th birthday, tonight, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street). The presentation will be preceded by a special outdoor BBQ Style dinner hosted by Hamilton's Grill Room beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Jason Kravits to Host Sing-a-Long at BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 7/22
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2012


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) will present their July Cabaret Series and "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music" this weekend. Broadway and television actor Jason Kravits (Relatively Speaking, "The Practice") will host "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music", a little over one week after what would have been Oscar Hammerstein II's 117th birthday, on Sunday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street). The presentation will be preceded by a special outdoor BBQ Style dinner hosted by Hamilton's Grill Room beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Arnie Zane Dance, Idina Menzel, WEST SIDE STORY and More Set for Wolf Trap, 7/31-8/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012


Wolf Trap welcomes the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Delaware Rockers George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Motown Legends the Temptations and the Four Tops, Two Consecutive NSO Performances and the Return of the Golden Dragon Acrobats from China, July 31-Aug 5. See full details below.

Jonathan Hadary, Candy Buckley and More to Lead BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Bucks County Playhouse, 8/7-26
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 12, 2012


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced the casting for Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon, its second production of the 2012 summer season.

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Opens Bucks County Playhouse Season Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 2, 2012


Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing, the first production of the Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) 2012 summer season, begins performances tonight, Monday, July 2nd at 8:00 p.m. and will run through Sunday, July 29th.

Bucks County Playhouse Extends A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Through 7/29
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2012


The Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced the extension of its first production of the summer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing. Performances begin Monday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. and will now run an additional week, through Sunday, July 29.

Courtney Balan, Erin Davie, et al. to Lead Bucks County Playhouse's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012


The Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced the casting for its first production of the summer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing. The cast will feature a line-up of some of Broadway's most seasoned performers including Courtney Balan (Broadway: [title of show], Cry-Baby), Ron Bohmer (Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime), Greg Bosworth (Atlanta: Xanadu, Clyde and Bonnie: A Folktale), Erin Davie (Broadway: A Little Night Music, Grey Gardens), and Kenita R. Miller (Broadway: Xanadu, The Color Purple). Performances begin Monday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m.

The Bucks County Playhouse to Re-Open With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 7/2
by Kelsey Denette - May 14, 2012


The Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced that the re-opening of the legendary and beloved landmark will kick-off with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. with the first performance of A Grand Night for Singing by Rodgers and Hammerstein to follow.

Bucks County Playhouse's Upcoming Season Will Include A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, Directed by Lonny Price, and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2012


Jed Bernstein, Producing Director of the Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced the Summer 2012 Season.

Barefoot in the Park Closes at Contra Costa Civic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


Contra Costa Civic Theatre has announced their production of Barefoot in the Park.

Barefoot in the Park Opens at Contra Costa Civic Theatre 2/19-3/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


Contra Costa Civic Theatre has announced their production of Barefoot in the Park.

Barefoot in the Park Opens at Contra Costa Civic Theatre 2/19-3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012


Contra Costa Civic Theatre has announced their production of Barefoot in the Park.

The Lyceum Presents Always...Patsy Cline 9/10-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2011


The Lyceum Theatre transforms into the Grand Old Opry for Always...Patsy Cline September 10 - 18.

BWW Reviews: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Stumbles at Ivoryton Playhouse
by Jacques Lamarre - Jun 17, 2011


Neil Simon's 1963 classic at Ivoryton Playhouse is a strenuous walk in the park.

The Ivoryton Playhouse Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2011


June is the month for romance and weddings and the Ivoryton Playhouse is opening its summer season with one of the theatre's sweetest odes to young love and commitment.

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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