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Opened: November 5, 1929

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Tracee Chimo Pallero, Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector and Jason Butler Harner Join Roundabout's FALLEN ANGELS Benefit Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced additional casting for the special Benefit Reading of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis. Check out who will join previously announced Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne.

Rose Byrne & Kelli O'Hara to Star in FALLEN ANGELS Benefit Reading at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special Benefit Reading of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara. Learn how to purchase tickets!

American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP to Open Next Week NY City Center Stage II
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022


Mint Theater Company returns to New York City Ce nter Stage II with the American premiere of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, directed by Alexander Lass, opening Monday November 21st (7pm) at New York City Center Stage II for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through December 10th only. 

Adam Lambert Will Cover Noel Coward's 'Mad About The Boy' For Forthcoming Documentary
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022


Adam Lambert will cover Noel Coward's 'Mad About The Boy' in the upcoming documentary of the same name, due out in 2023.

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022


The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Raven Theatre to Open 40th Anniversary Season with PRIVATE LIVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022


Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will open its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage.

Chicago Premiere of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN & More Announced for Raven Theatre's 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022


Raven Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season, kicking off this fall with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank.

Playhouse On Park Will Stream ELYOT & AMANDA: ALL ALONE From Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2021


ELYOT & AMANDA: ALL ALONE from Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES is the next production in Playhouse on Park's 12th Main Stage Season. Veanne Cox and Ezra Barnes will co-star in this timely, lighthearted adaptation. It will be available to stream online from February 10th - 28th, 2021.

Gingold Theatrical Group Continues 14th Season of Project Shaw, Art as Activism: A Theatrical Survival Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019


Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director) will continue the 14th Season of Project Shaw, Art as Activism: A Theatrical Survival Guide, a special series of evenings of plays that embrace human rights and free speech. All of GTG's programming, inspired by the works of George Bernard Shaw, are designed to provoke peaceful discussion and activism.

Robert Rodi Salutes Noel Coward in MAD ABOUT THE BOY
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019


In celebration of both Gay Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of Noel Coward's knighthood, Robert Rodi looks back on the British icon's legendary career, trailblazing style, enduring influence-and above all his songs. Coward's songs have been covered by artists from Judy Garland to Rufus Wainwright, and rival Cole Porter's for emotional range and irresistible melody.

Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program Offers A Witty, Bubbly Production Of HAY FEVER
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2019


The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program is proud to present Noel Coward's classic comedy Hay Fever. This madcap play about a weekend with the eccentric Bliss family will star the MFA Class of 2020 and a guest performer.  Director Jerrold Scott's production will take the audience back to the 1920's and remind them of the joy of life and fear of boredom. The show will run from February 27th-March 9th in Helen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Geva Theatre Center presents PRIVATE LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2017


Geva Theatre Center presents Private Lives, Noel Coward's hilarious comedy of manners.Private Lives is directed by Mark Cuddy and will be performed in the Wilson Stage from March 21 to April 16.

Riverside Theatre Presents Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2017


Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present Noel Coward's uproarious comedy, Private Lives, which performs on the Stark Stage from January 31 - February 19, 2017. Private Lives is sponsored by Bobbie Olsen and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group.

Breaking News: Kevin Kline Will Return to Broadway Next Year in PRESENT LAUGHTER
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2016


Back in February, BroadwayWorld reported that stage and screen star Kevin Kline would star in The Acting Company's reading presentation of Noel Coward's charming comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER. Now he's taking the show to Broadway, according to the New York Times.  

Bard SummerScape Presents Bitter Sweet, Runs 8/4-14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2011


Noël Coward's Bitter Sweet will receive its first fully-staged production since its original run in 1929 when it opens at the Bard SummerScape festival for nine performances August 4 - 14.

Bard SummerScape’s Bitter Sweet Opens 8/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 1, 2011


Noël Coward's Bitter Sweet will receive its first fully-staged production since its 1929 premiere when it opens on Thursday at the Bard SummerScape festival, running for nine performances between August 4 and Sunday, August 14

Bard SummerScape Presents Bitter Sweet, Runs 8/4-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011


Noël Coward's Bitter Sweet will receive its first fully-staged production since its original run in 1929 when it opens at the Bard SummerScape festival for nine performances August 4 - 14.

THE WILD DUCK Opens At Bard SummerScape 2011; Runs 7/13-23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2011


The ninth annual Bard SummerScape presents The Wild Duck ('Vildanden'), a masterpiece of poetic realism by the father of modern drama, Henrik Ibsen.

THE WILD DUCK Opens At Bard SummerScape 2011 7/13-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 11, 2011


The ninth annual Bard SummerScape presents The Wild Duck ('Vildanden'), a masterpiece of poetic realism by the father of modern drama, Henrik Ibsen.

Soprano Meagan Miller Leads Bard SummerScape's Die Liebe der Danae
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2011


Reviving an important but rarely performed opera is one of the ways the Bard SummerScape festival paints a nuanced portrait of the past, and this year's exploration of "Sibelius and His World" continues that tradition.

2011 Bard SummerScape Fest presents Die Liebe der Danae
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2011


Reviving an important but rarely performed opera is one of the ways the Bard SummerScape festival paints a nuanced portrait of the past, and this year's exploration of "Sibelius and His World" is no exception.

BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE Tribute To Noel Coward Runs 5/8-5/23 At Zeum Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2009


A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents Bright Young People: The Words and Music of Noël Coward, a brilliant, buoyant tribute to one of the greatest theater artists of all time. This world premiere revue showcases everything you love about Noël Coward-the songs, the wit, the style-with scenes and music from his greatest hits, such as The Vortex, Design for Living, and Hay Fever, as well as lesser known gems, some of which haven't been produced since the 1920s.

BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE Tribute To Noel Coward Runs 5/8-5/23 At Zeum Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2009


A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents Bright Young People: The Words and Music of Noël Coward, a brilliant, buoyant tribute to one of the greatest theater artists of all time. This world premiere revue showcases everything you love about Noël Coward-the songs, the wit, the style-with scenes and music from his greatest hits, such as The Vortex, Design for Living, and Hay Fever, as well as lesser known gems, some of which haven't been produced since the 1920s.

Bitter Sweet History

Other Productions of Bitter Sweet

1929   West End Original London Production
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1929   Broadway Broadway Production
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1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1988   West End London Revival
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