The Goodbye Girl Broadway Original Cast
Based on the screenplay for the 1977 film by Neil SimonIt'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. Full synopsis
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Cynthia (u/s)
Melanie (u/s)
Darlesia Cearcy, known for her impressive Broadway performances including roles in The Color Purple and Once on This Island, was also part of the cast of The Goodbye Girl, showcasing her versatile talent on stage. more...
Mark (u/s)
Ricky Simpson (u/s)
Ricky Simpson Announcer
Second Man at Theatre
TV Stage Manager
Rick Crom, known for his extensive work as a songwriter and performer in New York's entertainment scene, showcased his acting talents on Broadway in productions such as "The Goodbye Girl," among others. more...
Susann Fletcher, a versatile performer known for her roles on Broadway, created the role of Donna Douglas in the original Broadway company of The Goodbye Girl, starring alongside Bernadette Peters and Martin Short. more...
Ruth Gottschall, known for her versatile performances on Broadway and in regional theatre, was part of the cast of The Goodbye Girl, showcasing her extensive experience in musical theatre. more...
(Swing)
Nancy Hess is a talented actress who was part of the cast of "The Goodbye Girl," showcasing her versatile skills in this memorable production from the past. more...
John Christopher Jones, a versatile actor with a rich Broadway history, was part of the cast of The Goodbye Girl, showcasing his talent in this memorable production from the past. more...
(Standby)
Woman at Theatre
Joe Locarro, a versatile director and performer, was part of the original Broadway company of The Goodbye Girl, showcasing his extensive experience in both directing and performing across theater, film, and television. more...
(Standby)
Michael McGrath, a Tony Award-winning actor known for his role in Nice Work If You Can Get It, was also part of the cast of The Goodbye Girl on Broadway, showcasing his versatile talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. more...
Lisa Molina's impressive career in music and theater includes her standout role as Melanie in the Broadway production of The Goodbye Girl, where she shared the stage with Martin Short and Bernadette Peters during its run at the Marriott Marquis Theatre in New York's Times Square. more...
Jenna
Cynthia Onrubia, with a rich and diverse career spanning TV, theater, film, and Broadway since the late 1960s, brought her extensive experience to the stage in The Goodbye Girl. more...
Bernadette Peters, a celebrated Broadway performer and two-time Tony Award winner, starred in the 1993 production of The Goodbye Girl, showcasing her remarkable talent and contributing to her legacy as one of the foremost interpreters of musical theatre. more...
(Swing)
Martin Short, known for his dynamic comedic talent and memorable characters, starred in Neil Simon's musical The Goodbye Girl on Broadway in 1993, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance. more...
First Man at Theatre
Mrs. Crosby
See awards and nominations on the The Goodbye Girl page
Other productions of The Goodbye Girl
- 1992 New York — Reading · Cast
- 1997 West End — London Revival · Cast
Production Team
Billy Byers Orchestrator
Tom Clark Sound Designer
Graciela Daniele Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Jack Everly Musical Director
Michael Kidd Director
Santo Loquasto Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Torrie Zito Orchestrator
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