Barefoot in the Park is a 1963 Tony-nominated comedy play by Neil Simon, about a young couple and their odd neighbors in their small apartment building in Greenwich Village, New York. It explores the troubles that newlyweds face. Simon was partly inspired by the early days of his first (and at the time only) marriage. While he had found success with Come Blow Your Horn in 1961, this was his first smash hit. 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... A Tony Award for Best Play has been awarded since 1947. ... Comedy has a classical meaning (comical theatre) and a popular one (the use of humour with an intent to provoke laughter in general). ... Marvin Neil Simon (born July 4, 1927 in The Bronx, New York City), is an American playwright and screenwriter. ... An apartment estate in Singapore; such blocks make up the majority of public housing in Singapore. ... The Washington Square Arch Greenwich Village (pronounced Grennich Village; also called simply the Village) is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern) Manhattan in New York City. ... Nickname: Big Apple Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... Come Blow Your Horn was Neil Simons first play, premiered in the US in 1961. ...

The play's Broadway premiere was on October 23, 1963, at the Biltmore Theatre. It was directed by Mike Nichols (who won a Tony Award—the first of many—for his direction), and starred Elizabeth Ashley, Robert Redford, Kurt Kasznar, Mildred Natwick, Herbert Edelman, and Joseph Keating as the opening cast. Ashley earned a Tony nomination for her performance. The production lasted nearly four years, running 1530 performances. The Biltmore Theater is a Broadway theatre. ... Mike Nichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky) is an Academy Award winning movie director of films such as The Graduate and Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. He was born on November 6, 1931 in Berlin, to a Jewish Russian family. ... The Tony Award for Best Direction has been given since 1947. ... Robert Redford (born Charles Robert Redford, Jr. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Mildred Natwick (June 19, 1905 – October 25, 1994) was an American stage and film actress. ...

In 2006, the play was revived on Broadway with Amanda Peet and Patrick Wilson as the newlywed couple, and featuring Tony Roberts and Jill Clayburgh. The critics were not kind, many finding the production, which ran only 109 performances, unfunny and dated. Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American film actress. ... Patrick Wilson (born July 3, 1973 in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American theater and film actor and singer. ... Anthony (Tony) Roberts (born August 4, 1969) is a professional Welsh football player. ... Jill Clayburgh (born April 30, 1944) is an American actress of stage, motion pictures, and television. ...

Adaptations

Film

Barefoot in the Park (movie)
Directed by	Gene Saks
Produced by	Hal B. Wallis
Written by	Neil Simon
Starring	Jane Fonda Robert Redford Charles Boyer Mildred Natwick
Cinematography	Joseph LaShelle
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date(s)	1967
Running time	106 min.
IMDb profile

Barefoot in the Park was made into a 1967 movie, with the screenplay written by Simon. Redford reprised his role with Jane Fonda taking the role that Elizabeth Ashley had on Broadway. Mildred Natwick reprised her role as the bride's mother, and Charles Boyer played an eccentric neighbor living upstairs. Image File history File links Barefoot_movieposter. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Hal B. Wallis (September 14, 1898 – October 5, 1986) was an American motion picture producer. ... Marvin Neil Simon (born July 4, 1927 in The Bronx, New York City), is an American playwright and screenwriter. ... Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru. ... Robert Redford (born Charles Robert Redford, Jr. ... Charles Boyer in Love Affair Charles Boyer (August 28, 1899 – August 26, 1978) was a French actor. ... Mildred Natwick (June 19, 1905 – October 25, 1994) was an American stage and film actress. ... Joseph LaShelle (July 9, 1900 - August 20, 1989) was a Los Angeles-born film cinematographer. ... Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and distribution company, based in Hollywood, California. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... // Events December 26 - The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour airs on British television. ... Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru. ... Mildred Natwick (June 19, 1905 – October 25, 1994) was an American stage and film actress. ... Charles Boyer in Love Affair Charles Boyer (August 28, 1899 – August 26, 1978) was a French actor. ...

TV series

Barefoot in the Park, with a black cast, was also a short lived sitcom on ABC in the 1970-1971 TV season. Barefoot in the Park was another attempt to bring a Neil Simon Broadway play to television in 1970 (The Odd Couple was the other one). ... The term Blacks is often used in the West to denote race for persons whose progenitors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa. ... A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ...

Teleplay

Barefoot in the Park was performed and videotaped onstage for Home Box Office in 1981. Richard Thomas played Paul Bratter, Bess Armstrong played Corie Bratter, Barbara Barrie played Mrs. Banks, and Hans Conreid played Victor Velasco. HBO (Home Box Office) is a premium cable television network with headquarters in New York City. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Thomas is the name of: Richard Thomas (actor) (b. ... Bess Armstrong (Born December 11, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American film and televison actress. ... Barbara Barrie (born Barbara Ann Berman on May 23, 1931 to a Jewish family in Chicago, but raised in Texas) is an American actress and author of childrens books. ... Hans Conried in 1974 television appearance Hans Georg Conried, Jr. ...

External links

• Play (premiere production): Barefoot in the Park at The Internet Broadway Database
• Play (revival): Barefoot in the Park at The Internet Broadway Database
• Film: Barefoot in the Park at the Internet Movie Database
• TV series: Barefoot in the Park at the Internet Movie Database