Skip to main content
Shop Merch Add a Show Listing
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Two By Two 1970

Opened: November 10, 1970
Closing: September 11, 1971

Two By Two - 1970 Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St., New York, NY
Run Type Open Run
Market Broadway
Previews October 28, 1970 (6 previews)
Based on the play The Flowering Peach by Clifford Odets

Noah and his family are depicted as a nice Jewish family in this treatment of the story of Noah, the Flood and the Ark.

Get Two By Two Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

BOOKS ABOUT Two By Two

Brenda Lee's 'Didn't We Do It Good' Makes Streaming Debut
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


Brenda Lee's remastered 1983 single arrives on streaming platforms for the first time, accompanied by her first-ever official music video now available in HD on YouTube.

Garth Fagan Dance to Return to The Joyce Theater for 55th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026


GARTH FAGAN DANCE will return to The Joyce Theater with two New York City premieres and classic works. The engagement features new pieces by Artistic Director Norwood 'PJ' Pennewell and Executive Director Natalie Rogers-Cropper.

LOST IN DEL VALLE to Extend Run Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026


Lost In Del Valle, written and performed by Ned Van Zandt, is extending its run and will now play two additional performances Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse.

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar and Emmy-Winning Actress, Dead at 102
by Rachel Stone - Oct 7, 2026


Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for ON THE WATERFRONT and NORTH BY NORTHWEST, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Her career spanned more than 70 years in film, television, stage and radio.

ON THE RECORDS Book Gathers 80 Musicians' Essays on Hidden Gem Albums
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026


A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

Review: BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Oct 3, 2026


While Beautiful might not be a perfect production, it has a lot to offer.  Anyone who is a fan of the singer-songwriter era of the early 1970’s will be especially appreciative of its score.  It features tunes that have stood the test of time.  Even fifty years later, it is easy to understand why this show is appropriately titled, Beautiful.   

THE NUTCRACKER to Open at Los Angeles Ballet This Holiday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026


Los Angeles Ballet will present its original production of THE NUTCRACKER at Royce Hall and the Dolby Theatre, featuring choreography by Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, with a sensory-friendly performance also scheduled.

Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Hari Nef and More Join BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed additional cast members for its fifth annual festival, which will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater Space.

DRACULA to Open at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley With Halloween Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present a stage adaptation of Dracula alongside community activities including a blood drive, cast appearance at Oktoberfest, and a special themed latte at a local patisserie.

Photos: STEEL ON FILM Tour to Screen at London and Bradford Venues
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026


Directors Joe Cornick and Malcolm Hignett announced screenings of STEEL: THE BLOOD OF US and THE FACE OF CHANGE at Bertha DocHouse in London and the Science and Media Museum in Bradford, following sold-out UK dates.

BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL to Present New Works by TNB2S+ Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026


The fifth annual BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater in New York.

New School Studio Orchestra to perform HEAVY WEATHER in WEATHER REPORT tribute
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026


The New School Studio Orchestra will perform the complete 1977 album HEAVY WEATHER, featuring the iconic hit 'Birdland,' at Tishman Auditorium in New York City. The concert is free with registration.

THE FLOCK: JO'S DREAM to Transform Bannerman Island
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026


Skyla Schreter Dance Company and the Bannerman Castle Trust will present an immersive experience on Bannerman Island based on Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Visitors will explore the historic island through sound, light installations, and guided storytelling.

LIBERATION Casting Announced at Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2026


Studio Theatre announced the cast for the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play LIBERATION, directed by Whitney White, in a cross-country co-production with Berkeley Rep and Geffen Playhouse.

West Nordic Film Days to Return at Scandinavia House
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026


The Nordic Center in America will present the annual festival celebrating cinema from Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, featuring Iceland's official Academy Awards entry and works by acclaimed directors.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026


BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

Review: THE GETAWAY DRIVER at Trinity Repertory Company
by Christopher Verleger - Sep 14, 2026


Trinity Repertory Company kicks off the new theater season with the world premiere of “The Getaway Driver,” a compelling, poignant true crime drama told by two women who share a tragic connection, written by playwright-in-residence Deborah Salem Smith and company member Charlie Thurston, and directed by outgoing Artistic Director Curt Columbus.

PAQUITO D'RIVERA: FROM CARNE Y FRIJOL TO CARNEGIE HALL to Premiere on PBS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026


Documentary chronicles the life of 18-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz musician Paquito D'Rivera, from child prodigy in Cuba to his defection to the U.S. and career as a composer and performer.

Interview: Todd Schroeder Creative Director slated for Kym Johnson (DWTS) @ NY's 54 Below!
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 14, 2026


Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.

COMPANY Will Come to Grand Théâtre de Genève in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026


The Grand Théâtre de Genève will present Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical “Company” in October at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, Switzerland.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 9/10/2026; Jobs In Tech, Graphic Design, and More
by - Sep 10, 2026


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/10/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BSO Names Jean-sébastien Vallée Director Of Choruses And Conductor Of The Tanglewood Festival Chorus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026


The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Jean-Sébastien Vallée as Director of Choruses and Conductor of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, effective the 2026-27 season.

BELONGÓ Benefit to Support Free Music Education
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026


Belongó will present its second annual benefit featuring Arturo O'Farrill & the AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, THE BLUES BROTHERS members, and BALLET HISPÁNICO to support music education programs in NYC public schools and Casa Belongó.

Photos: David Allan Coe to Release Final Studio Album A MILLION REASONS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 6, 2026


David Allan Coe's last studio recordings will make up A MILLION REASONS, featuring a rerecorded version of his signature song, YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY MY NAME.

PRESENT TENSE Residency to Bring Trisha Brown Dance Company to Catskill Art Space
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026


Catskill Art Space will host a residency reconstructing PRESENT TENSE, the Trisha Brown and Elizabeth Murray collaboration, with public rehearsals and a free sharing in Livingston Manor, NY.

Two By Two History

Other Productions of Two By Two

2004   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)

Two By Two - 1970 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Two By Two awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1971 Theatre World Awards Performance Tricia O'Neil
1971 Theatre World Awards Performance Walter Willison
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Walter Willison

BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $70
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $101