Larry Gelbart
Latest News on Larry Gelbart:
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory (Apr 5, 2025)
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville (Apr 4, 2025)
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic (Apr 3, 2025)
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory (Apr 5, 2025)
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville (Apr 4, 2025)
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic (Apr 3, 2025)
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Source Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
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Bookwriter
Bookwriter
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Movies
The Notorious Landlady
[ 1962 ] writer
[ 1962 ] writer
The Thrill of It All
[ 1963 ] writer
[ 1963 ] writer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
Not with My Wife, You Don't!
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
The Wrong Box
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
On My Way to the Crusades, I Met a Girl Who...
[ 1967 ] writer
[ 1967 ] writer
Oh, God!
[ 1977 ] writer
[ 1977 ] writer
Movie Movie
[ 1978 ] lyrics by
[ 1978 ] lyrics by
Rough Cut
[ 1980 ] writer
[ 1980 ] writer
Neighbors
[ 1981 ] writer
[ 1981 ] writer
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] writer
[ 1982 ] writer
Blame It on Rio
[ 1984 ] writer
[ 1984 ] writer
Bedazzled
[ 2000 ] writer
[ 2000 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Musical
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards
Larry Gelbart, Mastergate
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
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Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Book of a Musical
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Larry Gelbart, City of Angels
winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical
Larry Gelbart , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Videos
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-05 09:00:51
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-05 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-05 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-05 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-17 07:26:15
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-17 07:26:15
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-17 07:26:15
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: Donmar's CITY OF ANGELS Performs 'What You Don't Know About Women' at the Olivier Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - 2015-04-17 10:55:30
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-17 07:26:15
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: Donmar's CITY OF ANGELS Performs 'What You Don't Know About Women' at the Olivier Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - 2015-04-17 10:55:30
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: Donmar's CITY OF ANGELS Performs 'What You Don't Know About Women' at the Olivier Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - 2015-04-17 10:55:30
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: Donmar's CITY OF ANGELS Performs 'What You Don't Know About Women' at the Olivier Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - 2015-04-17 10:55:30
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Goodspeed Musicals CITY OF ANGELS
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-10-23 15:56:58
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Goodspeed Musicals CITY OF ANGELS
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-10-23 15:56:58
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Goodspeed Musicals CITY OF ANGELS
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-10-23 15:56:58
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Goodspeed Musicals CITY OF ANGELS
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-10-23 15:56:58
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
News
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO F�"RUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
Review: RUMORS at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Feb 23, 2025
A super cast makes the most of Neil Simon’s 1988 word-salad comedy masterpiece entitled RUMORS. RUMORS opened last week at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park. This one is played strictly for laughs.
by Alan Portner - Feb 23, 2025
A super cast makes the most of Neil Simon’s 1988 word-salad comedy masterpiece entitled RUMORS. RUMORS opened last week at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park. This one is played strictly for laughs.
Review: TOOTSIE al Teatro Sistina
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Hardscrabble Theater Presents SLY FOX
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
The Hardscrabble Theater's production of Sly Fox opened last weekend.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
The Hardscrabble Theater's production of Sly Fox opened last weekend.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024
by - Oct 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight' in this exclusive video!
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight' in this exclusive video!
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Talkback with Playwright Joe Gilford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.
Video: The Bergen County Players Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Get a first look at Bergen County Players' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running through October 19 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight.'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Get a first look at Bergen County Players' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running through October 19 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight.'
Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM At Bergen County Players
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
Bergen County Players will take humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. See photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
Bergen County Players will take humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. See photos from the production!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Larry Gelbart written?
Larry Gelbart has written 9 shows including The Conquering Hero (Bookwriter), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Bookwriter), One Two Three Four Five (Bookwriter), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter), Mastergate (Playwright), City of Angels (Bookwriter), Like Jazz (Bookwriter), Sly Fox (Playwright), Tootsie (Source Material).
What awards has Larry Gelbart been nominated for?
Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mastergate, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for City of Angels and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
What awards has Larry Gelbart won?
Larry Gelbart has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels. He received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for both City of Angels and Mastergate. Additionally, he won the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for City of Angels and the Best Musical at the Tony Awards for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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