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One Man, Two Guvnors 2012

Opened: April 18, 2012
Closing: September 02, 2012

One Man, Two Guvnors - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More

Always-famished and easily-confused, Francis Henshall agrees to work for a local gangster as well as a criminal in hiding ("TWO GUVNORS"), both of whom are linked in a tangled web of schemes and romantic associations... none of which Francis can keep straight. So he has to do everything in his power to keep his two guvnors from meeting while trying to eat anything in sight along the way. Simple.



Falling trousers, flying fish heads, star-crossed lovers, cross-dressing mobsters and a fabulous on-stage band are just some of what awaits at the most "deliriously funny" (The Daily Telegraph) new play to cross the pond in decades.



Tickets on sale December 1, 2011


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Mistaken Identity May Be Closer Than It Appears
9 / 10

It’s a rich, slow-spreading smile, like butter melting in a skillet over a low flame. And whenever it creeps across James Corden’s face in the splendidly silly “One Man, Two Guvnors,” which opened on Wednesday night at the Music Box Theater, you know two things for sure: You’re in for trouble, and you’re already hooked. Struggle as you will, there ain’t nothing you can do about it. That smile captures the essence of “One Man, Two Guvnors,” Richard Bean’s inspired adaptation of an 18th-century Italian farce by Carlo Goldoni, directed by Nicholas Hytner. A runaway hit in London, where it originated at the National Theater, “One Man” is, like Mr. Corden’s grin, both satanic and seraphic, dirty-minded and utterly innocent. Letting loose and neutralizing all sorts of demons, it’s ideal escapism for anxious times.

One Man, Two Guvnors, Music Box Theatre, New York
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London theatrical commentators have fretted that US audiences wouldn’t fully groove to the beat of the play’s British and early-Beatles-era references. But physical comedy, in which the evening abounds, tends to transcend cultural difference. Corden is an inspired clown, and as long as he – and Oliver Chris, as his tall, toffee-nosed guvnor, and Tom Edden, as an ancient waiter – are around the mirth is steady.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Recoups on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2012


Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain announceD today that their acclaimed Broadway production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS recouped its $3.25 million capitalization, during the week ending August 19, 2012. ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS began previews on April 6 and opened officially on April 18, 2012. The production is playing a strict limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre through September 2, 2012 only.

TV: 'The Craze' of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 3, 2012


Featured in this week's event were the casts of Chaplin, The Musical, Mamma Mia!, One Man, Two Guvnors, Silence, The Musical, and My Sinatra. Click below to check out the performances from 'The Craze' of Broadway's One Man, Two Guvnors!

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Coming to Melbourne in 2013
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2012


Arts Centre Melbourne and Melbourne Theatre Company are delighted to announce that Richard Bean's riotously funny adaptation, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, based on Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters with songs by Grant Olding will enjoy a Melbourne season from 17 May to 22 June 2013 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Oliver Chris!
by BWW - July 6, 2012


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Oliver Chris, who is starring as 'Stanley Stubbers' in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS- currently playing at the Music Box Theatre!

STAGE TUBE: James Corden on Getting Engaged, David Beckham and More!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2012


Tony Award winning ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS star James Corden just appeared on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Sunday, June 17th. For his starring role as "Francis Henshall" in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, Corden won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle Award for Best Actor. Click below to watch Corden chat about his recent engagement, his relationship with David Beckham, and more!

BWW Interviews: Chatting with 'The Craze' Musicians of ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2012


BWW had a chance to chat with all four members of 'The Craze' and find out how they transform themselves each night from four immensely talented American musicians of the 21st century to four young lads from 1950's Brighton, England.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' James Corden to Appear on Piers Morgan Tonight, 6/15
by Kelsey Denette - June 15, 2012


Tony Award winning ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS star James Corden will appear on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" tonight Friday, June 15th at 9:00PM EST. The episode will repeat on Sunday, June 17th.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' James Corden to Star in ONE CHANCE Film
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2012


According to the Daily Mail, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' James Corden, who just won the 2012 Tony Award for best actor, will play Paul Potts in Harvey Weinstein's film One Chance. The film is about Potts' journey to the TV series Britain's Got Talent, which he later won.

TV: James Corden - 'Winning a Tony is a Lovely Thing'
by Jessica Lewis - June 11, 2012


James Corden is this year's recipient of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS. The funny-man got serious with BroadwayWorld in the Tony press room following his win, showing us just how genuinely humbled he is by the honor.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' Corden to Visit NY1's 'On Stage', 6/2-4
by BWW News Desk - June 1, 2012


ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS star James Corden will appear on NY1's "On Stage" program this weekend. Corden sits down with NY1 reporter Frank DiLella to his experience starring in One Man, Two Guvnors on Broadway on Saturday, June 2 at 9:30am & 7:30pm, Sunday, June 3 at 9:30am & 7:30pm and Monday, June 4 (Tuesday AM) at 12:30am.

STAGE TUBE: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' James Corden Talks His NY Experience
by Stage Tube - June 1, 2012


On May 21, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' star James Corden visited BBC America in midtown Manhattan for a Q&A with WNYC's Kurt Andersen. A sneak peak at their conversation can be seen in the video clips below! Corden discusses his journey back to Broadway from The History Boys to now, how came to star in One Man, Two Guvnors and his experience on Broadway.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' James Corden and Jemima Rooper to Appear on THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW, 5/29
by Kelsey Denette - May 24, 2012


ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS stars James Corden and Jemima Rooper will appear on "The Leonard Lopate Show" this Tuesday, May 29. The interview can be heard at 12:40pm on 93.9 FM and AM 820. Bob Boyett presents the National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot for ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012


ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, began preview performances on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Friday, April 6, and opened April 18. Get a sneak peek at a new TV spot for the show which received 7 Tony Award nominations!

TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Tom Edden on the Dream Come True of Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2012


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Tom Edden nominated for 'Best Featured Actor in a Play' his hilarious performance in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.

Richard Bean, Author of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, Set for TRH Talks Today, May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2012


Today, 5th May 2012 at 5.45pm, Richard Bean will discuss writing ONE MAN, TWO GUVONRS at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in conversation with Dan Rebellato, fellow playwright and Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. The hit show, currently running on both Broadway and the West End, stars James Corden.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' Richard Bean, Nicholas Hytner and James Corden Make TV Appearance, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2012


Tune in to see ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS on "Theater Talk" this Friday, March 4. Richard Bean, Nicholas Hytner, and James Corden talk with hosts Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins about bringing ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Broadway. Theater Talk airs Friday, May 4 at 1:00am on Thirteen, and will be followed by airings on CUNY TV Saturday, March 24 at 8:30pm; Sunday, May 5 at 12:30pm; and Monday, May 6 at 7:30am, 1:30pm and 7:30pm.

National Theatre's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Will Return to Cinemas Beginning May 5; FRANKENSTEIN Returns Beginning June 1
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2012


The National Theatre will present special encore National Theatre Live broadcasts of FRANKENSTEIN and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.

Richard Bean, Author of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, Set for TRH Talks May 5
by James T Harding - April 23, 2012


On Saturday 5th May 2012 at 5.45pm, Richard Bean will discuss writing ONE MAN, TWO GUVONRS at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in conversation with Dan Rebellato, fellow playwright and Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. The hit show, currently running on both Broadway and the West End, stars James Corden.

One Man, Two Guvnors History

Other Productions of One Man, Two Guvnors

2011   West End National Theatre Production
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2012   Broadway National Theatre of Great Britain Production
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One Man, Two Guvnors - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play James Corden
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Tom Edden
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music in a Play Grant Olding
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award James Corden
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play James Corden
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Nicholas Hytner
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Tom Edden
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2012 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Mark Thompson
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Nicholas Hytner
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Grant Olding
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Tom Edden
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play James Corden
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Mark Thompson
2012 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Paul Arditti

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