Harold and Maude 1980

Opened: February 7, 1980
Closing: February 09, 1980

Harold and Maude - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Writer Colin Higgins adapted his beloved screenplay into this hit stage play about a lonely 19-year-old boy who finally learns how to truly live when he meets a delightfully wacky octogenarian. Harold is the proverbial poor little rich kid. Alienated and fixated upon death, he repeatedly stages his own suicide in a cry for attention from his self-obsessed mother. While attending a funeral, he encounters Maude, who shares his love for memorial services, but for different reasons. Harold soon develops a peculiar attachment to Maude and her eccentric philosophy, and their quirky relationship deepens, eventually opening a pathway for Harold to embrace life. This stage version, a hit in France directed by the internationally renowned Jean Louis Barrault, will delight both aficionados of the film and newcomers to the story.

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Harold and Maude FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Harold and Maude have there been?
Harold and Maude has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980.

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