The Goodbye Girl 1993

Opened: March 4, 1993
Closing: August 15, 1993

The Goodbye Girl - 1993 - Broadway History , Info & More

Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the screenplay for the 1977 film by Neil Simon

It's hard to go wrong with this warm, light-hearted show that is one of the musical theatre's rare modern romantic comedies.

THE GOODBYE GIRL is based on Neil Simon's well-known film about an unlikely romance between Paula, a bitter, single mother who has been jilted one too many times, and Eliot, the opinionated actor who shows up on her doorstep with a lease to sublet her apartment. It features the same unique humor that has made Neil Simon the most popular playwright in Broadway history. Add a score by Marvin Hamlisch (A CHORUS LINE) and David Zippel (CITY OF ANGELS,  Disney's Hercules and Mulan) and you have an instant contemporary classic!

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The Goodbye Girl FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Goodbye Girl have there been?
The Goodbye Girl has had 4 productions including New York which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993 and West End which opened in 1997.
What Tony Awards has The Goodbye Girl been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Graciela Daniele and Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Kidd .
What awards has The Goodbye Girl been nominated for?
The Goodbye Girl has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for David Zippel, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Marvin Hamlisch, and Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has The Goodbye Girl won?
The Goodbye Girl has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for David Zippel and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Marvin Hamlisch. The show also won the Best Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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