The Sunshine Boys
Comedy - Original
Broadhurst Theatre (December 20, 1972 - October 27, 1973)
Shubert Theatre (October 30, 1973 - February 09, 1974)
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (February 11, 1974 - April 21, 1974)
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 18, 1972
- Opening Date: December 20, 1972
- Closing Date: April 21, 1974
- Previews: 2
- Performances: 538
Playwright: Neil Simon
Synopsis
Ex-vaudevillians Willie Clark and Al Lewis reunite for a television special — in spite of the fact that they can't stand each other.
Opening Night Cast
| Jack Albertson | Willie Clark | |
 |
Sam Levene | Al Lewis |
 |
Lewis J. Stadlen | Ben Silverman |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Neil Simon | Writer |
| Alan Arkin | Director | |
| Kert F. Lundell | Scenic Design | |
 |
Albert Wolsky | Costume Design |
| Tharon Musser | Lighting Design | |
| Jose Véga | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance | Jack Albertson | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Actor in a Play | Jack Albertson | Nominee |
| 1973 | Direction of a Play | Alan Arkin | Nominee |
| 1973 | Play | Nominee |
L.A. Ahmanson Books London Sunshine Boys, Barry Manilow's Harmony, Tours of Porgy and Bess and Starcatcher 
