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Lost in Yonkers

Closing: January 03, 1993

Lost in Yonkers - 1991 Broadway History , Info & More

Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036


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LOST IN YONKERS to Close Wasatch Theatre Company 28th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026


Wasatch Theatre Company will present Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning LOST IN YONKERS at the Regent Street Black Box in Salt Lake City, closing both its 28th season and a three-year residency at the venue.

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 2, 2025


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026


The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS Announced At Sarasota Jewish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025


Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present Neil Simon's “Lost in Yonkers” from March 19 to March 30, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on March 21.

Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-Winning LOST IN YONKERS Opens Palm Beach Dramaworks'  
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024


Palm Beach Dramaworks ushers in its 25th Anniversary Season on November 1 (7:30pm) with Neil Simon's most celebrated play, Lost in Yonkers.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Reveals 2024-2025 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024


Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Who Will Win at the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 14, 2024


BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a  roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Jan 28, 2024


Lost in Yonkers is a complex and difficult show, and the team at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has put together a strong production team and a cast that clearly has worked hard to bring this story to life.

Now Hiring: Carpenter, Performers, and More - BWW Classifieds
by - Sep 21, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/21/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 9/15/2023
by - Sep 15, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/15/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

Capital Classics Announces Production Of WATER BY THE SPOONFUL In Interactive Conversation Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2022


Capital Classics Theatre Company continues its popular Contemporary Classics Conversations series with a production of Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes, combined with moderated conversations on the theme “From Adversity, We Advance.”

Act II Playhouse Presents THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022


 Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” by Neil Simon. 

Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Team BWW - May 9, 2022


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022


The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2022 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Truman Capote Tribute Production TRU to Open at 3 Clubs Stage
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022


Jamie Galen will perform the first act of Tru, Playwright Jay Presson Allen’s adaptation of the works of Truman Capote at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2022 at Three Clubs Stage Room (1123 N. Vine Street Hollywood) on Saturday, June 4th, 11th, 18th 25thand Sunday June 19th at 7:30 pm. Running time is 70 minutes. Tickets go on sale May 1st at:  https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/7509?tab=details

Hugo Armstrong, Anne Gee Byrd & More to Star in UNCLE VANYA at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022


Pasadena Playhouse has announced casting and creative team for the Los Angeles premiere of the Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear, and Larissa Volokhonsky translation of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov coming to the Playhouse June 1 through June 26; the press opening is Sunday, June 5 at 5 p.m. 

VIDEO: First Look At Marsha Mason In LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - Apr 26, 2022


Four time Academy Award-nominated actor and director Marsha Mason co-directs and stars in Hartford Stage's forthcoming production of Neil Simon's classic comedy Lost in Yonkers. The production, which is co-directed by Hartford Stage Artistic Producer Rachel Alderman, runs April 7 through May 1, 2022.

Library of Congress Acquires Neil Simon's Papers and Manuscripts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2022


The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts and papers of playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon, the most commercially successful American playwright of the 20th century.

BWW Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - Apr 15, 2022


Lost in Yonkers Finds Standing Ovation at Hartford Stage Opening Night Hartford Stage presents Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Lost in Yonkers, featuring four-time Academy Award-nominated, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, Emmy Award-nominated actor and director Marsha Mason (co-director and performing as Grandma Kurnitz), running April 7 - May 1, 2022.

Marsha Mason to Star in and Co-Direct LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


Four time Academy Award-nominated actor and director Marsha Mason will co-direct and star in Hartford Stage's forthcoming production of Neil Simon's classic comedy Lost in Yonkers. 

Lost in Yonkers History

Other Productions of Lost in Yonkers

1991   Broadway
Broadway
2012   Off-Broadway TACT Production
Off-Broadway
2018   Off-Broadway Benefit Performance
Off-Broadway

Lost in Yonkers - 1991 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Lost in Yonkers — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Mercedes Ruehl
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Santo Loquasto
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Kevin Spacey
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Irene Worth
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Neil Simon
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Play Mercedes Ruehl
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Play 0
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Gene Saks
1991 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Neil Simon
1991 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Gene Saks
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Kevin Spacey
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Irene Worth
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Mercedes Ruehl
1991 Tony Awards Best Play Neil Simon
1991 Tony Awards Best Play Emanuel Azenberg

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