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Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage 2010

Opened: October 24, 2010
Closing: June 30, 2012

Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage - 2010 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Downstairs Cabaret Theater at Sofia's
221 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

MISS ABIGAIL’S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE is the story of Miss Abigail, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars (think Dr. Ruth meets Emily Post), and her sexy side-kick Paco, as they travel the world teaching Miss Abigail’s outrageously funny “how-tos” on dating, mating and marriage!



During this 90-minute comedy, you’re guaranteed to laugh-out-loud and learn a thing or two . . . like how to have a perfect kiss (it’s all about lip position) . . . what you should and should not talk about on a date (don’t mention your troll doll collection) . . . and how to let a man think he wears the pants.



Let Miss Abigail take you back to a simpler time, before booty calls and before speed-dating . . . back when the divorce rate wasn’t 50% and when ‘fidelity’ was more than an investment firm!



MISS ABIGAIL’S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE was written by Ken Davenport and Sarah Saltzberg, whose previous credits include the award winning comedies The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Altar Boyz!



If you enjoy shows like I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, you’re gonna love MISS ABIGAIL’S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE.



So, grab your girlfriends, your date, your mate (or even your ex!) and GET TICKETS FOR MISS ABIGAIL’S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE TODAY.


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MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE to Close Off-Broadway 6/30
by Kelsey Denette - June 18, 2012


After almost two years Off-Broadway and on tour, the hit comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! will play its final performance at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street) on Saturday, June 30, 2012.

MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE... To Give Away A Diamond Ring
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 25, 2011


Miss Abigail knows that all mates are not created equal. For every chiseled, mild-tempered, intellectually stimulating McDreamy, there are ten hairy, beer-guzzling waste piles with Mel Gibson's people skills.

Photo Flash: Joyce DeWitt Stars in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE...
by Kelsey Denette - June 15, 2011


Joyce Dewitt, star of the hit television series 'Three's Company,' is now making her New York stage debut in the new Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! at Sofia's Downstairs Theater (221 West 46th Street, in the heart of the Broadway theatre district).

Eve Plumb Ends Run In MISS ABIGAIL May 29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011


Celebrated television icon Eve Plumb will end her run in the hit Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE on May 29, 2011.

Eve Plumb Ends Run In MISS ABIGAIL May 29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011


There are only seven more chances to see celebrated television icon Eve Plumb in the hit Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE!

MISS ABIGAIL Continues Love And Relationships Talkbacks
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...pure fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'

MISS ABIGAIL Continues Love And Relationships Talkbacks
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2011


Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...pure fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'

Barry Williams Makes Guest Appearance In MISS ABIGAIL May 4
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2011


Eve Plumb and the company of the hit new Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! are pleased to announce that Ms. Plumb's acclaimed 'Brady Bunch' co-star Barry Williams will make a special cameo apperance as part of the 2 p.m. matinee performance on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street, next to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Times Square).

Barry Williams To Make Guest Appearance In MISS ABIGAIL May 4
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2011


Eve Plumb and the company of the hit new Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! are pleased to announce that Ms. Plumb's acclaimed 'Brady Bunch' co-star Barry Williams will make a special cameo apperance as part of the 2 p.m. matinee performance on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street, next to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Times Square).

MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE... Continues Its Monthly Talkback With Schneider
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2011


Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...pure fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'

Eve Plumb Plays Final Night In Miss Abigail's Guide... 5/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 14, 2011


Celebrated television icon Eve Plumb will play her final performance in the hit new Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street, next to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Times Square).

Tracey Steinberg To Speak At MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE... 2/20
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2011


Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...super fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'

Tracey Steinberg To Speak At MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE... 2/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 4, 2011


Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...super fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'

Photo Flash: Mauricio Perez Joins Off-Broadway's MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE
by BWW News Desk - February 2, 2011


On Wednesday, February 2, 2011, the company of the hit Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE is pleased to welcome Mauricio Perez to the cast.

Photo Flash: Mauricio Perez Joins Off-Broadway's MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE
by Kassie Rivera - January 28, 2011


On Wednesday, February 2, 2011, the company of the hit Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE is pleased to welcome Mauricio Perez to the cast.

MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE Celebrates Month Of 'Jan' With Free Tix
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 11, 2011


In celebration of MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE star Eve 'Jan Brady' Plumb, this month will now be known as 'The Month of Jan!'

Review - Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage: It says here...
by Ben Peltz - October 27, 2010


Abigail Grotke... a real-life person named Abigail Grotke... has been collecting vintage books on relationship advice for 25 years, amassing over a thousand volumes published from 1822 to 1978, with titles such as The Unfair Sex, She Cooks to Conquer, How to Get a Teen-Age Boy and What To Do With Him When You Get Him and A Virtuous Woman: Sex Life in Relation to the Christian Life.   In her archival website, Miss Abigail's Time Warp Advice, questions like, 'Is a man abnormal if he likes art and dislikes sports,' are answered by quoting the wisdom of experts like Fred Brown and Rudolf T. Kempton, authors of 1950's Sex Questions and Answers: A Guide to Happy Marriage ('Every normal man has a bit of woman in him and every woman contains some of the male in her personality.').

Photo Coverage: MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING & MARRIAGE Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - October 25, 2010


Calling all mingling singles, dating disasters, mating mavens and nuptial know-it-alls-Miss Abigail is in town! After a successful run at The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center), Ken Davenport will present the New York City premiere of Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage (www.MissAbigailsGuide.com). The open-ended engagement began previews on October 7, with its opening night last night, Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Downstairs Cabaret Theater at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street, next to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre).

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Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage - 2010 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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