Present Laughter - 2010 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More
Victor Garber (TV's "Alias") stars in this new production of one of the most irresistible stage comedies of all time! Garry is a vainglorious actor who is about to celebrate his birthday with a trip to Africa. But when Garry's posh London flat is invaded by a love-struck ingénue, his estranged wife, an adulterous producer and a crazed young playwright, so begins the kind of midlife crisis that could only come from the brilliant mind of comic genius – and master of the mix-up – Noël Coward.
History:
RevivalRun Type: Limited Run
Market: Broadway
Previews: January 02, 2010
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Closing: March 21, 2010
Running Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with two intermissionsAmerican Airlines Theatre (Broadway)

About the Theatre |
Address:
229 W. 42nd St.
New York,NY
Present Laughter Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild
- July 2, 2017
Present Laughter closes tonight, July 2. Take a look at the show's journey on Broadway before we say farewell.
by Walter McBride
- June 29, 2017
Just yesterday, Present Laughter's Kate Burton joined the fabled walls of Sardi's... or at least her new portrait did. BroadwayWorld was on hand as Burton and the cast of Present Laughter celebrated the big day!
by BWW News Desk
- June 23, 2017
Can't travel to New York? No problem! BroadwayHD has just announced it will record tonight's performance of PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, for on-demand viewing on BroadwayHD.com later this year.
by BWW News Desk
- June 11, 2017
Kevin Kline has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for PRESENT LAUGHTER.
by Caryn Robbins
- June 6, 2017
On last night's LATE NIGHT, Kevin Kline talked to Seth about his Tony-nominated role in the Broadway revival of Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER and shared a curtain mishap which occurred during a very intimate moment of the play.
by Nicole Rosky
- May 31, 2017
Director Moritz von Stuelpnagel knows how to make 'em laugh. After almost three months of performances at the St. James Theatre, the cackles continue eight times a week for Noel Coward's Present Laughter. He has something to do with that.
by Caryn Robbins
- April 24, 2017
Cobie Smulders stopped by this morning's LIVE WITH KELLY to talk about making her Broadway debut and speaking a fake British accent in Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER.
by TV - Opening Night Special
- April 8, 2017
After the curtain came down Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and we're taking you behind the scenes below!
by Walter McBride
- April 6, 2017
After the curtain came down last night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and brings you photos below!
by Walter McBride
- April 6, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and we're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!
by Walter McBride
- April 6, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and brings you photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!
by Caryn Robbins
- April 6, 2017
SNL alum Taran Killam turned to Instagram yesterday to share a sentimental message to his wife, Cobie Smulders, on the eve of her Broadway debut. Smulders stars as
Joanna Lyppiatt in the Noel Coward comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER, opposite Kevin Klein.
by Michael Dale
- April 6, 2017
Noel Coward was 39 years old when he played the lead role of Garry Essendine, a famous actor fearing for the future of his career as he enters middle age, in the premiere production of his rollickingly good comedy, PRESENT LAUGHTER. In order for that scenario to be believable today, you'd have to cast a woman in the role.
by Review Roundups
- April 5, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
by Meet the Cast
- April 5, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight, April 5th, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!
by Nicole Rosky
- April 3, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night. Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
Present Laughter Frequently Asked Questions
What Tony Awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Best Scenic Design of a Play for Alexander Dodge.
What other awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jane Greenwood .
What awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jane Greenwood .
What productions of Present Laughter have there been?
Present Laughter has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2019.