The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife

Opened: November 2, 2000
Closing: September 15, 2002

The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife - 2000 - Broadway History , Info & More

Marjorie Taub, the wife of a philanthropic allergist, is engulfed in a life crisis of Medea-like proportions. Her children are grown, her beloved therapist died recently and her mother, obsessed with bowel movements, grates on her nerves. She tries to lose herself in a world of art galleries, foreign films and avant garde theatre, but finds she is barely able to rouse herself from her sofa. Her spirits suddenly soar when a fascinating and incredibly worldly friend from her childhood appears on her doorstep and introduces Marjorie to things both wild, funny, and sometimes unwelcome.

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12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; The Naples Players Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; at The Naples Players Leads Best Ensemble Performance! by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; The Naples Players Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through June 30th by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this June with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Liebman, Brecker, Copland Quintet, Greg Ruvolo Big Band, Yellowjackets, Terraza Big Band, Anita Gillette and Lee Roy Reams, Frank Catalano Quartet, Danilo Perez & His Global Messengers, New London Big Band, Stacey Kent, Ron Aprea Big Band, Linda Lavin and Tuck & Patti.

Tony Kushner, Charles Busch, and More Join THE PATSY Talkbacks by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2022

Transport Group has announced that it will host a talkback series following upcoming performances of its acclaimed production of The Patsy. Guests include playwrights Tony Kushner and Charles Busch and creator of “Be Kind Rewind” Isabel Custodio. 

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR to Play at Six Points Theater by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022

Zeblyan and Ishaq are the last two Jews living in Kabul. While they both want to urgently repopulate their ancient Jewish community, how to do so is something they cannot agree upon. Inspired by true events, this play balances Borscht Belt humor and poignancy in a touching look at cultural continuity. 

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022

Second Stage Reading Series presents The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, written by Charles Busch, produced by Phil Johnson, directed by Kim Strassburger.

MORNING'S AT SEVEN to Close Off-Broadway by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021

Morning's At Seven, Paul Osborn's treasured comedy classic, which was set to play a strictly limited 12-week engagement, October 20 - January 9 at Theatre at St. Clements, will now close on December 5. 

Review Roundup: MORNING'S AT SEVEN Opens Off-Broadway by Review Roundups - Nov 16, 2021

Morning's At Seven, Paul Osborn's treasured comedy classic, returned to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years. Directed by Obie Award winner Dan Wackerman, Morning's At Seven will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement, October 20 - January 9 at Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th Street, NYC).

Alley Mills Joins the Ensemble of MORNING'S AT SEVEN by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021

Television and stage veteran Alley Mills (“The Wonder Years”; Williamstown Theatre Festival, four seasons) will assume the role of Arry in the new production of Paul Osborn’s Morning’s At Seven, currently playing through January 9 at Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 W. 46th Street, NYC). 

Marilu Henner Will Bring MUSIC AND MEMORIES to North Coast Repertory Theatre Next Month by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021

Get ready for an evening of fun, song, and memories when Marilu takes the stage along with her musical director Michael Orland and journeys through her decades-long career filled with Broadway shows, movies, two sit-coms, and three husbands!

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces New Commissioning Program, New Slate Of Commissions and Inaugural Groundworks Lab For New Work Development by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced a robust slate of playwright commissions through Manhattan Theatre Club's new partnership with the Edgerton Foundation, as well as a new round of commissions supported by ongoing partnerships with Bobbie Olsen and other donors.

Photos: Lindsay Crouse, Alma Cuervo, Judith Ivey & More Star in MORNING'S AT SEVEN Opening at Theatre at St. Clements by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021

Morning’s At Seven, Paul Osborn’s treasured comedy classic, returns to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award nominee and Obie Award winner Lindsay Crouse (The Homecoming), Obie Award winner Alma Cuervo (On Your Feet!, Uncommon Women and Others), and more!

BWW Video Exclusive: Judith Ivey, Lindsay Crouse, and More Talk MORNING'S AT SEVEN Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 15, 2021

Directed by Obie Award winner Dan Wackerman, Morning's At Seven will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement, October 20 - January 9 at Theatre at St. Clements.

BroadwayWorld Announces MORNING'S AT SEVEN Special Offer by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

Morning's At Seven, Paul Osborn's treasured comedy classic, returns to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years. Directed by Obie Award winner Dan Wackerman (artistic director of The Peccadillo Theater Company), Morning's At Seven will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement, October 20 - January 9 at Theatre at St. Clements, 423 W. 46th Street, NYC).

Drag Legend Charles Busch To Be Honored with Vanguard Award at OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2021

The 13rd Annual Fort Lauderdale edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival will close Sunday, October 24th at 6pm with a finale celebration at Sunshine Cathedral. Cocktails will be served at the Cathedral’s front terrace. 

Lindsay Crouse, Judith Ivey, Dan Lauria and More Star in MORNING'S AT SEVEN Beginning Performances October 20 by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2021

Morning's At Seven, Paul Osborn's treasured comedy classic, returns to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years featuring an all-star cast.

Director of Casting Nancy Piccione Steps Down From Manhattan Theatre Club by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2021

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that Nancy Piccione, who has been Director of Casting at Manhattan Theatre Club since 1993, has stepped down from her position.

Emily Luther, Jana Robbins, Haley Swindal Will Come To Theatre By The Sea This Month by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021

Ms. Luther, who appeared in Evita at Theatre By The Sea in 2008, returns with a brand new solo concert. Ms. Robbins & Ms. Swindal, (who appeared in Theatre By The Sea productions of Mary Poppins and Spamalot), will be presenting their latest show We Just Move On! - The Songs of Kander and Ebb.

Marilu Henner Comes to Bucks County Playhouse, July 29 - August 15 by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021

Stage and screen star, Marilu Henner, brings a memorable evening of song, dance and stories when she returns to Bucks County Playhouse with her all-new club act, “The Marilu Henner Show,” July 29 – August 15.

Richard Kind, Ali Ewoldt, Raymond J. Lee and More to Take Part in BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center’s Executive Director Janis Martinson has announced the return of the special one-night-only benefit performance of Broadway in the Berkshires on Monday, August 2 at 7:00PM at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA.

Drag and Queer Legends Honored At LA MAMA LOVE CABARET GALA Tonight by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

The Tony Award-winning La MaMa ETC will mark Pride and celebrate its 50+ year history of drag artistry when a bevy of trailblazing queer and drag stars are honored at LA MAMA LOVE CABARET on Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. 

Theatre By The Sea Announces Additional Concerts For 2021 Summer Concert Series by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2021

Theatre By The Sea's owner and producer Bill Hanney, who recently announced the return of entertainment at the historic seaside playhouse, has announced the addition of three new concerts.

Brad Oscar, Karen Morrow, and Jamie DeRoy Join Broadway Spelling Bee Fundraiser Tomorrow by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2021

How do you spell D-A-N-C-E-R-S O-V-E-R F-O-R-T-Y? (Hint: D-A-N-C-E-R-S-O-V-E-R-4-0!) Well, if you didn't know, you're sure to find out that - and more - by the end of the all-star night of games, clips, and anecdotes that will take place as a benefit for DO40 (easy to spell!) on Monday, May 17th at 7:00 PM EDT.

Jerry Mitchell, Charles Busch and More Join BROADWAY SPELLING BEE Fundraiser, May 17 by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2021

An all-star night of games, clips, and anecdotes that will take place as a benefit for the Dancers Over 40 organization on Monday, May 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. The event is free to stream on YouTube.

Charles Busch Will Appear on BETWEEN TWO PALMS at The Studios of Key West by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021

The drag legend CHARLES BUSCH sits down for a one-hour, unscripted conversation on the weekly livestream series BETWEEN TWO PALMS at THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST on Wednesday, May 12th from 6-7PM EST.

Sally Wingert Will Star in MJTC's A PICKLE This Month by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021

Veteran Twin Cities actress Sally Wingert is starring in the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's production of A Pickle, which opens May 27 and runs through June 19.

Richard Kind, Joy Behar and More Join The Studios Of Key West On Between Two Palms In May by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2021

The multidisciplinary arts organization based in the Florida Keys continues its innovative online conversation series streaming live each Wednesday from 6-7PM in May.

VIDEO: Linda Lavin Chats With CBS SUNDAY MORNING About Advocating For Herself, and Being Busier Than She's Ever Been by Stage Tube - Aug 2, 2020

CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature on Linda Lavin this morning, where she talked about how she has been busier than ever since the pandemic began.

Theater for the New City Presents Reading of VISITORS IN THE DARK Starring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and More by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020

Theater for the New City will present a live reading of 'Visitors in the Dark' by Charles Busch (The Confession Of Lily Dare, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Die Mommie Die!) on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7PM. This is part of the weekly series of Live readings on Theater for the New City's website and Facebook page.

VIDEO: Cabaret Corner With Charles Busch by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2020

Welcome to Cabaret Corner, a series devoted to having meaningful conversations with leaders in the Cabaret and Broadway communities. This episode welcomes the incomparable Charles Busch to The Corner as this week's guest.

Join Bay Street For Its 29th Annual Gala Online! by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2020

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Richard Kind will host this year's 29th Annual Summer Gala, A Starry Night, which will be streamed online on baystreet.org and other live stream platforms on Wednesday, July 22, at 8 p.m., with a red carpet preshow beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Julie Halston and Charles Busch to Announce Winners for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will announce the winners of the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced via streaming on Facebook and YouTube.

BWW Previews: Linda Lavin Meets Jim Caruso On May 8th To Discuss Her New Album LOVE NOTES by Stephen Mosher - May 6, 2020

Linda Lavin Celebrates a?oeLove Notesa?? CD On a?oeMeet & Greeta?? Hosted by Jim Caruso Friday, May 8 at 7 pm

VIDEO: Linda Lavin Premieres Episode 2 of YVETTE SLOSCH, AGENT by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2020

Linda Lavin recently debuted a short video featuring a new character 'Yvette Slosch', created by Jazz violinist and collaborator Aaron Weinstein!

Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch Celebrate 'May Day' in Livestream Concert by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2020

Broadway and television icon Linda Lavin and award-winning pianist Billy Stritch come together once again to present 'May Day,' their sixth online concert this Friday, May 1 at 3pm EDT.

VIDEO: Linda Lavin Debuts New Character 'Yvette Slosch' by Stage Tube - Apr 14, 2020

Linda Lavin has debuted a short video featuring a new character 'Yvette Slosch', created by Jazz violinist and collaborator Aaron Weinstein!

VIDEO: Watch Kristin Chenoweth on STARS IN THE HOUSE with Seth Rudetsky- Live at 8pm! by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2020

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) for PLAYS IN THE HOUSE: The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Charles Busch, Faith Prince, Andrea Martin, and Richard Kind); and tonight (8pm) with Kristin Chenoweth.

VIDEO: Watch THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE on STARS IN THE HOUSE with Seth Rudetsky- Live at 2pm! by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2020

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) for PLAYS IN THE HOUSE: The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Charles Busch, Faith Prince, Andrea Martin, and Richard Kind); and tonight (8pm) with Kristin Chenoweth.

Seth Rudetsky Kicks off 'Plays in the House' Today With THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, Starring Cynthia Nixon, Joan Allen, Peter Friedman, and More! by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2020

The Actors Fund announced today that SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, will also produce and host Plays in the House as part of its weekly lineup of Stars in the House, a daily online show at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET.

BWW Exclusive: Watch Linda Lavin Sing from LOVE NOTES! by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 29, 2020

Club44 Records just released Love Notes, the new album from LINDA LAVIN a?" the Tony Award and Golden Globe winning and Emmy Award nominated stage and screen legend. Love Notes, an elegant and swinging mix of timeless standards, jazz classics and gems of the pop/rock era, is available from iTunes, Amazon, in stores and all streaming platforms.

Linda Lavin's New Album LOVE NOTES Released Today by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2020

Club44 Records has announced the release of Love Notes, the new album from LINDA LAVIN. Love Notes, an elegant and swinging mix of timeless standards, jazz classics and gems of the pop/rock era, features the album's first single, 'Stars Would Fall,' a sophisticated new song by Joel Lindsey and Wayne Haun.

VIDEO: Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch Perform Second Hump Day Concert Live on Facebook by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2020

Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch performed their second hump day concert live on Facebook yesterday, March 25.

New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces 2020-21 Season, Including Two World Premieres by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2020

New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the line-up for NCTC's 2020-21 subscription season, looking beyond the current closure of local theatres and forward to a healthy future after the COVID-19 crisis.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Playwright and Actor Charles Busch! by Ben Rimalower - Mar 23, 2020

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-nominated director and actor Charles Busch about the soundtrack to the 1983 film 'Yentl.' They also discuss Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Linda Lavin, Julie Halston, Patrick Dennis, 'Mame,' Michael Tanner, Tom Judson, Dick Gallagher, Lucie Arnaz, Lorna Luft, Michael Vollbracht, 'The Women,' Carl Andress, Lynne Meadow, Tony Roberts, Paul Newman, Sasha Velour, Bianca Del Rio, Stephen Sondheim, and Michele Lee. Charles talks about his career in and out of drag, as well as the difference between downtown and mainstream theater. Charles is the author of a number of fabulous plays, many of which he starred in, including 'Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,' 'Psycho Beach Party,' and his most recent, 'The Confession of Lily Dare.' His 2000 hit play, 'The Tale of the Allergist's Wife,' ran on Broadway and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.

VIDEO: Linda Lavin Joins Billy Stritch for a Casual Living Room Concert! by Stage Tube - Mar 18, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch joined forces earlier today to present a special online concert via Facebook Live today, featuring showtunes, standards and more! Watch the full concert event below!

Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch to Present Facebook Live Concert Today by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2020

Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch will present a special casual online concert via 'Facebook Live' today, Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00 PM Eastern. Tune in at www.facebook.com/bstritch

Westport Country Playhouse Will Present Playreading of MRS. MANNERLY Starring Richard Kind and Isabel Keating by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of 'Mrs. Mannerly,' a comedy about a young boy and his manners teacher, by Jeffrey Hatcher, on Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m. The cast includes award-winning Broadway, film, and television actors Isabel Keating as Mrs. Mannerly, and Richard Kind as Jeffrey. Co-curators and co-directors of the Script in Hand Series are Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist, and Mark Shanahan, director, actor, and playwright. Tickets to Script in Hand Playreadings are $20 each.

The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raised Nearly $400,000 by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2020

The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! honoring 12-time Tony Award-Winning Broadway producer Daryl Roth and hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston (Tootsie, You Can't Take it With You, Sex and the City) took place at the Edison Ballroom, with over 300 guests in attendance.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2020

Manhattan Theatre Club presented the world premiere of The Perplexed, written by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The Assembled Parties). The Perplexed is directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Cake, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife).

The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2000 and Broadway which opened in 2000.
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Charles Busch. Additionally, it was nominated for the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Charles Busch.
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife has won several awards, including the Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Charles Busch and the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Charles Busch.

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