Carell & Reilly lead Broadway revival of ‘The Odd Couple’

NEW YORK— Steve Carell and John C. Reilly will return to Broadway in a new production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

The 15-week limited engagement begins previews March 3, 2027, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, with opening night set for March 23, 2027.

According to a news release, Mr. Carell will play the fastidious Felix Ungar opposite Mr. Reilly as the slovenly Oscar Madison, two divorced men whose clashing personalities turn their shared New York apartment into a battleground of hilarious domestic disputes.

‘THE ODD COUPLE’ SUPPORTING CAST: (left to right) Laura Benanti, James Monroe Iglehart, Rob McClure, David Zayas & Heléne Yorke. Photos: Heather Gershonowitz, Emilio Madrid & The Press Room.

A star-studded supporting cast

The newly announced cast includes Tony Award winner Laura Benanti as Gwendolyn Pigeon, Kevin Del Aguila as Roy, James Monroe Iglehart as Murray, Rob McClure as Vinnie, Heléne Yorke as Cecily Pigeon and David Zayas as Speed.

In addition, Mr. Kail, whose Broadway credits also include Sweeney Todd and Proof, will direct the revival. The creative team includes scenic designer David Korins, costume designer Brenda Abbandandolo, lighting designer Stacey Derosier and sound designer Jill BC Du Boff.

Celebrating Neil Simon’s legacy

What’s more, the revival will commemorate the centennial of Mr. Simon’s birth in 1927. Originally produced on Broadway in 1965, The Odd Couple starred Walter Matthau and Art Carney under Mike Nichols’ direction. Also, the production won four Tony Awards and later inspired a hit film and long-running television series.

Jeffrey Seller, The Season, Mr. Kail and Emanuel Azenberg are producing the revival.

American Express presale tickets go on sale November 12, while general public ticket sales begin November 17, 2026.

The Odd Couple
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
124 W. 43rd St., New York, NY
Previews: March 3, 2027
Opening: March 23, 2027
Limited 15-week engagement
Tickets: OddCoupleBroadway.com

Image: Courtesy of The Press Room.