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Larry Gelbart
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Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More (Nov 8, 2024)
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre (Nov 7, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024 (Nov 6, 2024)
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More (Nov 8, 2024)
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre (Nov 7, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024 (Nov 6, 2024)
Productions
Writing
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Source Material
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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
winner
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 - Nov 5, 2024
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2024
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - Sep 5, 2018
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2016
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 17, 2015
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Donmar's CITY OF ANGELS Performs 'What You Don't Know About Women' at the Olivier Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - Apr 17, 2015
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2014
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2013
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2012
News
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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 Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
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.
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
The Hardscrabble Theater's production of Sly Fox opened last weekend.
The Hardscrabble Theater's production of Sly Fox opened last weekend.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.'
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
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!
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!
Bergen County Players Perform A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
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.
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.
Bergen County Players Reveal 2024-25 Season Lineup
The Bergen County Players has announced its 2024/25 season with a lineup of musicals and plays for its 92nd season. BCP will be celebrating 75 continuous years of operation at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, and will kick off its new season in September with the Tony Award-winning comedy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The Bergen County Players has announced its 2024/25 season with a lineup of musicals and plays for its 92nd season. BCP will be celebrating 75 continuous years of operation at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, and will kick off its new season in September with the Tony Award-winning comedy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hampton Theatre Company
What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hampton Theatre Company?
What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hampton Theatre Company?
IN THE HEIGHTS, SOFT POWER & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season
Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wagner College Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season
Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!
Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!
Sarasota Jewish Theatre To Reveal 2024-25 Season; Luncheon to Celebrate Carolyn Michel And Howard Millman
Join the Sarasota Jewish Theatre as they honor Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman at a celebratory luncheon at Michael’s On East on March 26.
Join the Sarasota Jewish Theatre as they honor Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman at a celebratory luncheon at Michael’s On East on March 26.
The Florida Premiere Of BETTER LATE Comes to Sarasota Jewish Theatre
Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present the Florida premiere of M*A*S*H writer Larry Gelbart's “Better Late,” a comedic riff on a December-December-December romance, March 13-21 at The Players Centre Studio.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present the Florida premiere of M*A*S*H writer Larry Gelbart's “Better Late,” a comedic riff on a December-December-December romance, March 13-21 at The Players Centre Studio.
CITY OF ANGELS Opens at Music Mountain Theatre
Friday February 2nd will bring a new mainstage production to Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) in Lambertville, New Jersey for a three-weekend run. City of Angels, a musical with a book by Larry Gelbart, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by David Zippel, will be the second mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.
Friday February 2nd will bring a new mainstage production to Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) in Lambertville, New Jersey for a three-weekend run. City of Angels, a musical with a book by Larry Gelbart, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by David Zippel, will be the second mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Adds a Performance of FULLY COMMITTED
Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) announces that, due to “Fully Committed” by Becky Mode being nearly sold out three weeks prior to opening, they have added a twilight matinée performance to the schedule on February 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) announces that, due to “Fully Committed” by Becky Mode being nearly sold out three weeks prior to opening, they have added a twilight matinée performance to the schedule on February 4 at 5:30 p.m.
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 prestigious awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels. He also received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels, Mastergate, and again for City of Angels. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for City of Angels and the Tony Award for Best Musical for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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