Entertainment · November 12, 2026
Steve Carell & John C. Reilly To Star In 'The Odd Couple' Broadway Revival
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A new Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s classic comedy 'The Odd Couple' is scheduled to open in March at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The production will star Steve Carell and John C. Reilly as the iconic roommates, under the direction of Thomas Kail. The limited 15-week engagement coincides with the centennial of Simon's birth. The cast also features several Broadway veterans, including Tony winners Laura Benanti and James Monroe Iglehart.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Steve Carell and John C. Reilly will star in a new Broadway revival of 'The Odd Couple'.
- The production will be directed by Thomas Kail.
- Performances will take place at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
- The production is scheduled to open on March 23.
- The run is scheduled for 15 weeks.
- The play was written by Neil Simon.
Reported by only some outlets
- The production begins previews on March 3.
- The cast includes Laura Benanti, James Monroe Iglehart, Kevin Del Aguila, Rob McClure, Heléne Yorke, and David Zayas.
- Jeffrey Seller is a lead producer.
- The Sondheim Theatre's current tenant, '& Juliet', is closing January 3.
- The revival takes place during the centennial of Neil Simon's birth.
- The original 1965 production starred Walter Matthau and Art Carney and won four Tony Awards.
- Steve Carell’s only previous Broadway credit was a 2024 production of 'Uncle Vanya'.
- John C. Reilly’s previous Broadway credits include 'The Grapes of Wrath' (1990), 'True West' (2000), and 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (2005).
Confirmed
- Steve Carell and John C. Reilly are the leads.
- Thomas Kail is directing.
- The production opens March 23 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
- The engagement is limited to 15 weeks.
- Laura Benanti and James Monroe Iglehart are in the supporting cast.
Reported
- The production begins previews on March 3. (The New York Times)
- The production begins previews on March 3, 2027. (Deadline)
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