Larry Gelbart
Latest News on Larry Gelbart:
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42 (Feb 5, 2025)
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season (Dec 30, 2024)
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre (Nov 10, 2024)
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42 (Feb 5, 2025)
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season (Dec 30, 2024)
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre (Nov 10, 2024)
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Source Material
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
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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
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: 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 - 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: Highlights from Goodspeed Musicals CITY OF ANGELS
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-10-23 15:56:58
News
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!
Bergen County Players Perform A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 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.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 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.
Bergen County Players Reveal 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024
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.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024
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
by Melissa Giordano - Jun 1, 2024
What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hampton Theatre Company?
by Melissa Giordano - Jun 1, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024
Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024
Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wagner College Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024
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.
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 the following awards: 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; another Special Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels; Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels; and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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