The Odd Couple

Two Roommates, Completely Opposite Personalities

The Odd Couple follows Oscar Madison, a divorced sportswriter whose New York apartment is a monument to clutter, dirty dishes and disorder. When his recently separated friend Felix Ungar needs somewhere to live, Oscar generously invites him to move in, unaware of the domestic chaos their opposing personalities will create.

A Friendship Put to the Test

Felix is obsessively tidy, meticulous and emotionally sensitive, while Oscar is carefree, disorganized and comfortable living in complete disorder. Their conflicting habits quickly transform their friendship into an increasingly hilarious battle over housekeeping, cooking and everyday routines.

Comedy, Conflict and Companionship

As the roommates attempt to navigate their unusual living arrangement, their disagreements escalate during poker games and an awkward dinner involving two English sisters who live nearby. Beneath the comedy, Neil Simon explores loneliness, friendship, divorce and the difficulties of accepting another person's imperfections.

Generally suitable for older children; contains adult humor and themes.

A Broadway Comedy Classic Returns

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple returns to Broadway in March 2027, starring Steve Carell and John C. Reilly as mismatched roommates Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison. Directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail, the revival celebrates the 100th anniversary of Simon's birth with a 15-week engagement at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

A Tony Award-Winning Legacy

The original Broadway production opened in 1965, starring Walter Matthau and Art Carney under the direction of Mike Nichols. It won four Tony Awards and became one of America's most recognizable comedies, inspiring the successful 1968 film and long-running television sitcom starring Jack Klugman and Tony Randall.

Hollywood Stars Return to Broadway

Carell, best known for The Office, and Reilly, recognized for Step Brothers and Chicago, headline the production. The supporting cast includes Broadway veterans Laura Benanti, James Monroe Iglehart and Rob McClure, bringing considerable comedic talent to Simon's celebrated play.