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Opened: November 11, 1971
Closing: September 29, 1973

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THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVE to Open 5/3 at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2013


ProArts presents Neil Simon's 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue' as the second show of their Spring season.

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.

THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Opens 11/11 at Byron Carlyle
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2011


Entering its third month at the Byron Carlyle Theatre, the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre presents Neil Simon's award-winning comedy 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue,' opening Friday, November 11 through November 26. The production replaces 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' on the season schedule.

THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Opens 11/11 at Byron Carlyle
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 5, 2011


Entering its third month at the Byron Carlyle Theatre, the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre presents Neil Simon's award-winning comedy 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue,' opening Friday, November 11 through November 26. The production replaces 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' on the season schedule.

Actress Tresa Hughes Passes Away at 81
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 27, 2011


Tresa Hughes, nominated for a Tony Award in 1961 for her work as a supporting actress in The Devil's Advocate, passed away on July 24. She was 81 years old.

BWW Reviews: THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE at ACT
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011


Times are tough, unemployment is on the rise, and people are struggling to make ends meet let alone keep their sanity. Sound familiar? Well ACT's current production of Neil Simon's "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" sounds like it could be set today but instead we go back not too long ago to 1971 to another recession in our country's economy. But even with this dark subject, the cast makes this show frenzied, frothy and fun!

Warner Shook Directs The Prisoner of Second Avenue At ACT, Closes 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011


Timely, relevant, bittersweet, and scathingly funny, The Prisoner of Second Avenue by the prolific Neil Simon gets the all-star treatment at ACT Theatre, April 29-May 29, with director Warner Shook at the helm and a cast that reads like a Who's Who in Seattle Theatre.

THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Closes 5/15 at El Portal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011


Actors Annie Korzen, Ron Orbach, DeeDee Rescher, and Carol Ita White join stars Jason Alexander and Gina Hecht in the special three-week engagement of the comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon. Directed by Glenn Casale, the production close May 15, 2011 at El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

BWW Reviews: THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE at ACT
by Jay Irwin - May 6, 2011


Times are tough, unemployment is on the rise, and people are struggling to make ends meet let alone keep their sanity. Sound familiar? Well ACT's current production of Neil Simon's "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" sounds like it could be set today but instead we go back not too long ago to 1971 to another recession in our country's economy. But even with this dark subject, the cast makes this show frenzied, frothy and fun!

Warner Shook Directs The Prisoner of Second Avenue At ACT 4/29-5/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2011


Timely, relevant, bittersweet, and scathingly funny, The Prisoner of Second Avenue by the prolific Neil Simon gets the all-star treatment at ACT Theatre, April 29-May 29, with director Warner Shook at the helm and a cast that reads like a Who's Who in Seattle Theatre.

El Portal Welcomes Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue
by Don Grigware - Apr 26, 2011


On the heels of his 1970 hit film The Out of Towners Neil Simon crafted The Prisoner of Second Avenue in 1971, which had a more than a healthy run on Broadway and filmed in 1975 with Jack Lemmon and Anne Bancroft. Towners has always been my favorite as it depicts how bright and enthusiastic small town people visit and view the living conditions of New York City as less than desirable. Anything that can go wrong does and the pair cannot wait to make a fast exit. In Avenue, it's a perspective from within as New York apartment dwellers Mel (Jason Alexander) and Edna (Gina Hecht) Edison must cope with high rent, noisy neighbors, unemployment, robbery, garbage strikes, the exorbitant cost of living and trying to keep one's sanity in the process. In this new production at the El Portal, Glenn Casale's fantastic pacing as director and a superb ensemble make The Prisoner of Second Avenue more topical than ever.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 24, 2011


The Prisoner of Second Avenue revolves around the escalating problems of a middle-aged couple living on Second Avenue on the Upper East Side of New York City. Mel Edison (portrayed by Alexander), has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age. The action occurs during an intense summer heat wave and a prolonged garbage strike, which just exacerbates Edison's plight to no end as he and his wife Edna (Hecht) deal with noisy neighbors, loud sounds emanating from Manhattan streets, and even a robbery of their apartment in broad daylight.

Jason Alexander, Gina Hecht Star in THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2011


Producer Tom Brocato's Butterfield Road Productions has announced a special three-week engagement of the comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, starring Jason Alexander and Gina Hecht.

Warner Shook Directs The Prisoner of Second Avenue At ACT 4/29-5/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2011


Timely, relevant, bittersweet, and scathingly funny, The Prisoner of Second Avenue by the prolific Neil Simon gets the all-star treatment at ACT Theatre, April 29-May 29, with director Warner Shook at the helm and a cast that reads like a Who's Who in Seattle Theatre.

Annie Korzen, Ron Orbach & More Join THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 4, 2011


Actors Annie Korzen, Ron Orbach, DeeDee Rescher, and Carol Ita White will join stars Jason Alexander and Gina Hecht in the special three-week engagement of the comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, it was announced today by producers Tom Brocato, Butterfield Road Productions in association with Charles A. Eisler, Producers Network.

Jason Alexander, Gina Hecht Star in THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


Producer Tom Brocato's Butterfield Road Productions has announced a special three-week engagement of the comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, starring Jason Alexander and Gina Hecht.

Japan Society Screens Hardest Men in Town 3/9-3/19
by Movies News Desk - Mar 9, 2011


Years before Coppola's Godfather enthralled a nation and decades before "Sopranos" and "Boardwalk Empire" fed viewers' insatiable appetites for serial gangster melodrama, the yakuza (Japanese mafia) were mainstays of the Japanese film industry.

THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Extends Run At The Vaudeville Theater Thru 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2010


Due to popular demand, Neil Simon's award-winning comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue has extended its run at the Vaudeville Theatre until 25 September 2010. Directed by Terry Johnson and starring Jeff Gold blum and Mercedes Ruehl, The Prisoner Of Second Avenue is the first West End production to be staged by The Old Vic Theatre Company.

RIALTO CHATTER: West End PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE to Transfer to Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Jul 30, 2010


The New York Times reports that Neil Simon's THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, currently playing the West End's Vaudeville Theater through September 25, may see a Broadway transfer.

THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Extends Run At The Vaudeville Theater Thru 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2010


Due to popular demand, Neil Simon's award-winning comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue has extended its run at the Vaudeville Theatre until 25 September 2010. Directed by Terry Johnson and starring Jeff Gold blum and Mercedes Ruehl, The Prisoner Of Second Avenue is the first West End production to be staged by The Old Vic Theatre Company.

In London Debut, Ruehl Joins Goldblum in THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, 6/30 - 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2010


Goldblum_20010101 Following a highly successful career on Broadway, Oscar and Tony award-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl joins Jeff Goldblum in THE PRISON OF SECOND AVENUE at the Vaudeville Theatre. Directed by Terry Johnson, Neil Simon's hit comedy THE PRISONE OF SECOND AVENUE will mark Mercedes' London stage debut and will open for previews on June 30th and run until September 11th.

Mike Nichols Honored At The 38th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that many of Hollywood's finest will be on hand to salute acclaimed and beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols when he receives the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 10, 2010 on the historic Stage 15 at the Sony Pictures Studios.

Hanks, Streep, Roberts & Cher Honor Mike Nichols with AFI Life Achievement Award, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that American film's finest performers Cher, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep are among the many in the arts and entertainment community who are scheduled to appear when AFI honors beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols with the AFI Life Achievement Award. The gala will take place on Thursday, June 10th in the historic Stage 15 on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, CA. 'TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Mike Nichols' premieres on TV Land in June.

Mike Nichols Honored At The 38th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award 6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that many of Hollywood's finest will be on hand to salute acclaimed and beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols when he receives the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 10, 2010 on the historic Stage 15 at the Sony Pictures Studios.

In London Debut, Ruehl Joins Goldblum in THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, 6/30 - 9/11
by Marivic Tagala - May 25, 2010


Goldblum_20010101 Following a highly successful career on Broadway, Oscar and Tony award-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl joins Jeff Goldblum in THE PRISON OF SECOND AVENUE at the Vaudeville Theatre. Directed by Terry Johnson, Neil Simon's hit comedy THE PRISONE OF SECOND AVENUE will mark Mercedes' London stage debut and will open for previews on June 30th and run until September 11th.

The Prisoner of Second Avenue FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Prisoner of Second Avenue have there been?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1971 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1989.
What Tony Awards has The Prisoner of Second Avenue been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols.
What Tony Awards has The Prisoner of Second Avenue won?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue has won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols.

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