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Lost in Yonkers 1991

Opened: February 21, 1991
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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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.

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.

Theater Stories: HAMILTON Tidbits, Tony Award Records and More About the Richard Rodgers Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2020


It is impossible to walk into a Broadway theatre, or simply just think of a Broadway theatre, without immediately connecting a memory to it. Every Broadway theatre is filled with a rich and colorful history, brimming over with stories of the stars who graced its staged, legends that were made within its walls, and more.

Oil Lamp Theater Has Announced Their Upcoming Production of JAKE'S WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020


Executive and Artistic Director Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, Neil Simon's dramatic comedy Jake's Women. This production is directed by Josh Johnson and will be performed from January 16th through March 1st 2020 at 1723 Glenview Road in Glenview.

Gloucester Stage Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2019


Gloucester Stage Company kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season of professional theater with Neil Simon's romantic comedy, Barefoot in the Park from June 7 through June 30 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Neil Simon's longest-running hit, and the tenth longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history, Barefoot in the Park opens as newlyweds Corie & Paul move into a sixth floor walk up off Third Avenue in the east 40's of Manhattan and follows the young couple as they quickly discover there's more to marriage than meets the eye.

Broadway Will Dim Lights This Week in Honor of Neil Simon
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Neil Simon, who passed away on August 26 at age 91. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to dim the lights of Broadway theatres in his memory on Thursday, August 30 at exactly 6:45pm for one minute.

Photo Flash: Lowry's Spotlight Theater presents Neil Simon's RUMORS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2018


Lowry's Spotlight Theater presents Neil Simon's Rumors January 6 through February 3 at the John Hand Theater in Lowry. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. with additional performances on Monday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 3 at 2 p.m. No performance Friday, February 2. Tickets $12 $25 and available at www.thisisspotlight.com or by calling 720-530-4596. The John Hand Theater is located at 7653 East 1st Place, Denver, Colorado 80230

Local Acting Elite Star in Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at Garden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


The Garden Theatre (160 W Plant St.) is proud to present both the male and female versions of Neil Simon's award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple, showing October 13 - 29, 2017.

Local Acting Elite Star in Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at Garden Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2017


The Garden Theatre (160 W Plant St.) is proud to present both the male and female versions of Neil Simon's award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple, showing October 13 - 29, 2017.

Marsha Mason Directs Arizona Theatre Company's Season-Opening Performance CHAPTER TWO
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


Arizona Theatre Company (ATC; David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back four-time Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason, who will direct Neil Simon's autobiographical romantic comedy Chapter Two to open ATC's 51st season, Oct. 5-22 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Oscar Nominee Marsha Mason Returns To Arizona Theatre Company To Direct CHAPTER TWO
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2017


Arizona Theatre Company (ATC; David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back four-time Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason, who will direct Neil Simon's autobiographical romantic comedy Chapter Two to open ATC's 51st season, Sept. 9-30 at the Temple of Music & Art, 333 S. Scott Ave. in Tucson, Oct. 5-22 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Cape Playhouse to Open 90th Anniversary Season with LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016


The historic Cape Playhouse's 90th season kicks off with one of Neil Simon's most irresistible comedies, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, starring Jennifer Cody and Daniel Pearce. Directed by Tim Threlfall, this classic comedy plays June 7 through 18. 

STAGE TUBE: Liked Kevin Spacey's Jimmy Stewart Impersonation? You'll Love These!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2015


Last week on LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, in honor of the release of 'The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes,' Kevin Spacey surprised his idol Carol Burnett with a very special poem. 'There's actually somebody here tonight, and you are his idol,' Colbert told Burnett, 'and it's the actor Kevin Spacey, and he would like to come out and say hi.' The HOUSE OF CARDS star then appeared and read the poem in his best Jimmy Stewart impersonation, which brought Ms. Burnett to tears. CLICK HERE to watch the appearance. If you liked Spacey's uncanny impression of Stewart, you'll love some of his others. Click below to watch him take on Bill Clinton, Chrsitopher Walken, Johnny Carson and many more!

Broadway Dims Lights in Memory of Tony Winner Gene Saks This Evening
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed director and performer Gene Saks, who passed away on Saturday at age 93. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory tonight, April 1st, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute.

Broadway to Dim Lights in Memory of Tony Winner Gene Saks Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015


The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed director and performer Gene Saks, who passed away on Saturday at age 93. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Wednesday, April 1st, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute.

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Talks New Documentary & House of Cards on FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2014


Kevin Spacey stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and talked about performing Shakespeare in China and Spain and how they documented it in Now: in the Wings on a World Stage.

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey, Jimmy Fallon & Barbershop Quartet Perform Derulo's 'Talk Dirty'
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy, Kevin Spacey and their barbershop quartet, The Ragtime Gals, sang Jason Derulo's hit song 'Talk Dirty.'

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Calls Role of Richard III 'A Monster to Do' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2014


Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey stopped by this morning's TODAY to chat about his new documentary on the British Theatre Company's tour of Shakespeare's 'Richard III'

Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth, Samuel L. Jackson & More Honor Kevin Spacey at Museum of the Moving Image
by Walter McBride - Apr 10, 2014


Stage and screen star Kevin Spacey was just honored by Museum of the Moving Image at its 28th annual Salute last night, April 9, 2014 in New York City. Spacey joins the ranks of past honorees who have received the Museum's Salute, including Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro, Goldie Hawn, Alec Baldwin, Dustin Hoffman, Hugh Jackman, Steve Martin, Al Pacino, Sidney Poitier, Jimmy Stewart, Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration and you can check out photos below!

Geva Closes 2013-14 Mainstage Season with Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE, 4/22-5/18
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2014


Geva Theatre Center' 41st Mainstage Season concludes with Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Directed by John Miller-Stephany, and with a cast led by Tony Award- winner Michael McGrath and Broadway veteran Noah Racey, this classic comedy begins performances on April 22 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through May 18.

Museum of Moving Image to Salute Kevin Spacey
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2014


Kevin Spacey will be honored by Museum of the Moving Image at its 28th annual Salute on April 9, 2014 in New York City. The news was announced today by Herbert S. Schlosser, Co-Chairman of the Museum's Board of Trustees, and Carl Goodman, the Museum's Executive Director.

Dallas Theater Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013


Dallas Theater Center presents Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews tonight, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Dallas Theater Center to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 3/15-4/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013


Dallas Theater Center announced today the upcoming production of Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews on Friday, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Arizona Theatre Company Presents LOST IN YONKERS, 2/26-3/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2011


This spring Arizona Theatre Company journeys to the New York boroughs and into Neil Simon's masterwork, LOST IN YONKERS, the fourth installment of ATC's AMERICA PLAYS! Celebrating Great American Stories series. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, LOST IN YONKERS is as funny as it is poignant and is certain to leave you spellbound with laughter and tears. Featuring Tony Award-winner and Arizona favorite Judy Kaye, and directed by Samantha K. Wyer, LOST IN YONKERS plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from February 26 through March 19, 2011. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from March 24 through April 10, 2011. LOST IN YONKERS is sponsored in part by JP Morgan Chase, Shirley Estes, and The Stonewall Foundation. AMERICA PLAYS! is sponsored by The Johnson Family Foundation, and Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold Foundation. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are KGUN9, MIX-FM and Tucson Lifestyle. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

Arizona Theatre Company Presents LOST IN YONKERS, 2/26-3/19
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2011


This spring Arizona Theatre Company journeys to the New York boroughs and into Neil Simon's masterwork, LOST IN YONKERS, the fourth installment of ATC's AMERICA PLAYS! Celebrating Great American Stories series. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, LOST IN YONKERS is as funny as it is poignant and is certain to leave you spellbound with laughter and tears. Featuring Tony Award-winner and Arizona favorite Judy Kaye, and directed by Samantha K. Wyer, LOST IN YONKERS plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from February 26 through March 19, 2011. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from March 24 through April 10, 2011. LOST IN YONKERS is sponsored in part by JP Morgan Chase, Shirley Estes, and The Stonewall Foundation. AMERICA PLAYS! is sponsored by The Johnson Family Foundation, and Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold Foundation. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are KGUN9, MIX-FM and Tucson Lifestyle. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

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

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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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