The Women 1936

Opened: December 26, 1936

The Women - 1936 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

When this gleefully malicious comedy about New York society matrons premiered on Broadway, audiences were shocked, outraged and delighted. Featuring an all-female cast and some of the funniest dialogue ever written for the American stage, The Women offers a fascinating inside look at the catty world of Park Avenue society. This deliciously nasty tale of a woman whose happy marriage is destroyed by the gossip of her friends has been called one of the great American plays of the 20th century.

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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


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The Women FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Women have there been?
The Women has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1936, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 2001 and Broadway which opened in 2001.

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