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Two By Two 1970

Opened: November 10, 1970
Closing: September 11, 1971

Two By Two - 1970 Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Based on the play The Flowering Peach by Clifford Odets

Noah and his family are depicted as a nice Jewish family in this treatment of the story of Noah, the Flood and the Ark.


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Joan Copeland, Stage and Screen Actress and Sister of Arthur Miller, Dies at 99
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2022


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joan Copeland, stage and screen actress, and sister of playwright Arthur Miller, has died at age 99.

Jim J's Jukebox Returns With RODGERS WITHOUT HAMMERSTEIN at 92Y
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019


On Thursday, September 19th, at 12:00pm, one of the world's foremost experts on the American Songbook, Jim Jimirro, returns to the 92ndStreet Y for his celebrated lecture series JIM J'S JUKEBOX in a lecture entitled RODGERS WITHOUT HAMMERSTEIN.

Neil Simon Theatre Will Dim Lights for Martin Charnin
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2019


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Writer, Composer, Lyricist, Director, and Performer Martin Charnin, who passed away on July 6, 2019 at age 84. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, where his legendary musical Annie first opened, for one minute on Friday, July 12 at exactly 7:45pm.

Photo Flash Exclusive: Inside the Madeline Kahn Tribute at The Metropolitan Room
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 16, 2015


On Saturday, September 12, 2015, William V. Madison, author of Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life (University Press of Mississippi, 2015), hosted a musical tribute to the late singing actress as part of Metropolitan Room's GONE TOO SOON series, produced by Joseph Macchia. Directed by three-time MAC Award-winner Peter Napolitano, The Music of Madeline Kahn, with music director Jeff Cubeta on piano, featured friends & colleagues of the comic legend, as well as performers who have been inspired by her.

Copeland, Willison, Harada, Rice & Leritz Set for Madeline Kahn Show at Metropolitan Room, 9/12
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015


On Saturday, September 12, 2015, William V. Madison, author of Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life (University Press of Mississippi, 2015), will host a musical tribute to the late singing actress as part of Metropolitan Room's GONE TOO SOON series, produced by Joseph Macchia. Directed by three-time MAC Award-winner Peter Napolitano, The Music of Madeline Kahn, with music director Jeff Cubeta on piano, will feature friends & colleagues of the comic legend, as well as performers who have been inspired by her.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild Welcomes ANNIE Lyricist Martin Charnin to Guild Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2014


This evening, January 23, The Episcopal Actors' Guild welcomes theatre legend Martin Charnin to Guild Hall, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help local performers in need.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild to Welcome ANNIE Lyricist Martin Charnin to Guild Hall, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2014


On the evening of Thursday, January 23, The Episcopal Actors' Guild welcomes theatre legend Martin Charnin to Guild Hall, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help local performers in need.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

Prince, Alexander, Hilty, Weber, Lewis Nixon and Ballard Among Starry Roster for Reprise's Richard Rodgers Celebration Events
by Eddie Varley - Oct 6, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The roster of talent involved continues to grow.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by Charlie Piane - Jul 16, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

Two By Two History

Other Productions of Two By Two

1970   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2004   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)

Two By Two - 1970 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1971 Theatre World Awards Performance Tricia O'Neil
1971 Theatre World Awards Performance Walter Willison
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Walter Willison

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