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Romantic Comedy - 1979 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

History:

Original Production
Run Type: Unknown
Market: Broadway
Previews: October 30, 1979
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Closing: October 18, 1980

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2023
In 13 days, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's 4xLatiné returns for its second year and tickets are available!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Cape May Stage has announced its 34th season as Cape May's premier professional theater. They invite you to join them as they present the 2023 season filled with award- winning plays that will entertain you, make you feel, and make you think, all while enjoying an intimate theatrical experience in the historic Robert Shackleton Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Arizona Theatre Company's 56th season features a grand slam lineup of productions under the direction of new Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2023
New Jersey Theatre Alliance and East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) present a staged reading of the classic romantic comedy THE GUARDSMAN AND THE ACTRESS by Ferenc Molnar, adapted by Mark Edward Lang.
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2023
Cher has confirmed that she is working on two new albums and a tour. While on the red carpet of the Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, the musical icon revealed that she will go to London with her boyfriend, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, two collaborate on music.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023
Oliver Tompsett will star as Edward Lewis from Tuesday 4 April 2023 in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre until Sunday 18 June 2023 when the production leaves London ahead of embarking on a UK and Ireland Tour opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 17 October 2023. Casting for the UK and Ireland Tour to be announced.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023
Shakespeare in the Squares has announced their return to London's garden spaces this summer with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This unique venture sees the company take a new Shakespearean production annually to the glorious garden squares and open spaces which make the London landscape.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023
The Actors' Church has announced Theatre in the Garden, a dedicated season filled with Shakespearean comedy, puppetry, comedy and new takes on classic tales. Eight visiting companies will bring a wide variety of innovative theatre to our award winning gardens, marking a new era for the Actors' Church. St Paul's Church, world renowned as the Actors' Church, lies at the heart of London's West End. 
by Olivia Murray - Mar 5, 2023
I recommend going to see this show if you're in for a laugh and are wanting to experience a new kind of theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 5, 2023
Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic theatre, is continuing Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, thought to be one of his final and finest plays, this fantastical romantic comedy celebrates empathy and reconciliation. Check out photos from the production here!
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 4, 2023
Recommended for fans of Regency romance, the show is in performances through March 18th.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023
​​​​​​​ Theatre Raleigh will offer a playful signature cocktail for each show during its 2023 Main Stage season as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade patrons' experience at the North Raleigh professional, nonprofit theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023
The Dallas Opera is set to close their 65th Anniversary Season with the new-to-Dallas production of Mozart's Così fan tutte. The production from San Francisco Opera opens at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House (2403 Flora St., Dallas, TX) on Friday, March 24, at 7:30pm with three performances to follow on March 26 (m), 29, and April 1.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023
Milly Alcock, best known for her role in Game of Thrones spinoff series House of the Dragon, will lead a new production of The Crucible in the West End.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023
The aurora borealis sets the stage for the latest offering upstairs in the Roxy Regional Theatre's 50-seat black box theatre.  John Cariani's whimsical romantic comedy Almost, Maine begins a limited run in theotherspace at the Roxy on Monday, March 27, at 7:00pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023
Los Altos Stage Company Presents HAROLD AND MAUDE as the fourth production of its 2022-2023 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023
 Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 47th season with the world premiere of ensemble member Kate Arrington’s unconventional love story Another Marriage. See how to purchase tickets!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 15, 2023
The only thing missing at last night’s party for Marcy and Zina was a Latte choice in the beverage section on the menu at 54 Below (with extra foam).  
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023
NewFest, New York's leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and host to one of the world's most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) have announced the full line-up for the third edition of their annual retrospective screening series “Queering the Canon: Totally Radical” - focusing this year on films that are proudly queer, playfully rebellious, and full of fury.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023
After successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Vault Festival, the interactive role-playing comedy game show Character Building Experience is extending its monthly residency at the Museum of Comedy in London between March 29th and July 27th.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023
The city that never sleeps comes to dynamic life in the Springer Theatre's production of 'Guys and Dolls,' winner of nine Tony Awards, including best musical. From the heart of Times Square to the heat of Havana, the romantic comedy is a spectacular representation of Broadway’s golden age that opens March 17 at 7:30 PM on the Springer’s Mainstage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company announced the titles of their 2023-2024 30th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023
The Gloucester Stage Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Rebecca Bradshaw as the Company's new Artistic Director after an extensive nationwide search process.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023
Complete principal casting for this summer’s riotous new Broadway comedy, The Cottage, was announced today. SNL’s Alex Moffat, Nehal Joshi and Dana Steingold will be joining the previously announced Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy, and Lilli Cooper. 
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023
Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic theatre, will continue Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with William Shakespeare's The Tempest, thought to be one of his final and finest plays, this fantastical romantic comedy celebrates empathy and reconciliation. Underwritten by the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest Shakespeare in American Communities Grant, The Tempest, directed by Quintessence Artistic Director Alexander Burns is now extended through April 2. 
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023
The American Theatre Guild has announced its 23–24 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall. The BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM SERIES will include the following Broadway touring productions: MEAN GIRLS, Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Disney's ALADDIN, HADESTOWN, and PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. 
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2023
Hulu has debuted the official trailer for the upcoming musical romantic comedy series, 'Up Here,' starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes. The series, which hails from Steven Levenson (“tick, tick...BOOM!'), Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”), Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (“Frozen”). Watch the new video trailer now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023
Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland's Classic Company, will continue its 61st season with Shakespeare’s, As You Like It, performing in the company’s intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square (March 24 – April 8, 2023).
by Cary Ginell - Feb 27, 2023
On Sunday, March 5, the Conejo Players Theatre will be presenting a staged reading of The Nameless Star, a 1942 play written by Romanian playwright Mihail Sebastian about a chance encounter at a remote train station between a modest astronomy professor at a local girls' school and a glamorous young woman, a stowaway who finds herself stranded after being tossed off an express train for not having the necessary fare. Producer Elena Mills recalled the play from her childhood and has spent years wanting to bring it to the stage, which has resulted in this special theatrical 'experiment.'
by Team BWW - Feb 27, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 27, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023
Kids tickets are free during Kids' Week at MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023
Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World will play The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn's Professional Theatre, March 3 – 12.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director and Daren A.C. Carollo, Producing Artistic Director) has released production photos for Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, which launches the Company’s 2023 Mainstage Season. Check out the photos here!
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2023
Disney Channel and Disney+ revealed  the trailer and key art for Disney Branded Television’s 'Prom Pact.' The Disney Original Movie stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee ('Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.'), Milo Manheim (Disney's 'ZOMBIES' franchise) and newcomer Blake Draper. Watch the new video trailer now!
by Krista Garver - Feb 24, 2023
Whether you feel like a romantic comedy or a look at an important moment in our civil rights history, WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS fits the bill.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023
New cast members have been revealed for MIDNIGHT, the highly-anticipated major new musical opening at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023
​​​​​​​ Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock and Spontaneous Myth and Magic returns to the Lesher Center for the Arts, at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, with the world-debut of The Mating Game: The Improvised Game Show that's More than a Game!
by BWW Staff - Feb 21, 2023
The San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's top picks include Tiger Style!, Clue and more!
by Barry Lenny - Feb 19, 2023
Perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2023
LOVE…or Best Offer, written by Phil Olson and the Winner of the Robert J. Pickering Award for Playwriting Excellence, runs through March 19 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA. The play is directed by Doug Engalla and produced by Aly York for the Group Rep. Check out photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023
This March 3 – 12, The Public Theatre presents the Maine premiere of Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World, a romantic, funny and heartfelt love story with a cultural twist.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023
Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic theatre, continues Season XIII: Celebrating the Extraordinary with William Shakespeare's The Tempest, thought to be one of his final and finest plays, this fantastical romantic comedy celebrates empathy and reconciliation.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT have announced the 2022/2023 “Get On Your Feet!” season of shows.  
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023
Broadway will welcome an uproarious new American comedy this summer when Jason Alexander directs Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper in The Cottage by Sandy Rustin. The Cottage begins performances on July 7 and opens on July 24 at the Hayes Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023
On February 24 and 25, the Utah Symphony performs An American In Paris Film in Concert, where fans will be able to experience the thrills and delights of the City of Light paired with George Gershwin's iconic musical score.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a UK and Ireland Tour opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 17 October 2023. Casting and further venues will be announced soon.
by E.H. Reiter - Feb 14, 2023
Full of tap dancing, classic Cole Porter songs, and high seas hijinx,  ANYTHING GOES now playing at San Diego Musical Theatre through March 12th is a delovely time at the theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023
Scott Lilly, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of The Studio Players, has announced their 2023-2024 season 11.

Romantic Comedy Frequently Asked Questions

What productions of Romantic Comedy have there been?
Romantic Comedy has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1979.