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Relatively Speaking 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: October 20, 2011
Closing: January 29, 2012

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From Ethan Coen, Elaine May, and Woody Allen come three wildly different kinds of comedy! RELATIVELY SPEAKING.



Julie Kavner, Steve Guttenberg, Mark Linn-Baker, and Marlo Thomas head a 16-person cast in this must-see evening of one-act plays that explore the often outrageous reality of relatives. Directed by John Turturro.



Each one-act play springs from a different branch of the family tree, resulting in three very different kinds of comedy. In "Talking Cure," Ethan Coen uncovers the sort of insanity that can only come from family. In "George is Dead," Elaine May explores the hilarity of death. And in "Honeymoon Motel," Woody Allen invites you to the sort of wedding day you won't forget.


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Relatively Speaking
5 / 10

If the three one-act plays performed under the omnibus title 'Relatively Speaking' had been written by playwrights named Joe Smith, Jane Doe and Sid Jones, they'd probably still be making their way through the workshop pipeline at some not-for-profit (and not-too-daring) theater in the West Village. But since the scribes happen to be Woody Allen, Elaine May and Ethan Coen, these modestly amusing plays have landed on Broadway in an ungainly production helmed by (pause for one more big name) John Turturro.

Relatively Speaking
1 / 10

Dear reader, I want you to laugh. And to judge from the horribly stale Relatively Speaking, I want you to laugh more than do Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen. Shall I regale you with the tale of getting kicked in the crotch by a potty-mouthed granny, causing me to double over moaning? Or shall I recount, in photorealistic detail, a contretemps between a week-old burrito and my intestines? Maybe I'll just slip on a banana peel and fall on my ass. Such slapstick clichés would generate more guffaws than this tedious three-pack, in which family foibles inspire a trio of famous writers to draft sketches of feeble or nonexistent comic value.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING to Shutter on Broadway Jan. 29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012


RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING to Shutter on Broadway Jan. 29
by Jessica Lewis - January 4, 2012


RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Marlo Thomas Visits The Today Show 1/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2011


Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas on NBC's "The Today Show" on Monday morning, January 2, in the 8:00am half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Marlo Thomas Visits WNBC’s New York Live
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas is set to visit WNBC's "New York Live" tomorrow, Thursday, December 22 in the 3:00pm half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Marlo Thomas and Greg Kelly Visit Good Day NY
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2011


Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas and Greg Kelly visit Fox 5 "Good Day New York" hosts Rosanna Scotto on Tuesday, December 20 in the 9:00am half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg to Visit RACHEL RAY, 12/16
by Nicole Rosky - December 15, 2011


Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg visit ABC's "The Rachael Ray Show" this Friday, December 16 to discuss his return to Broadway and receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. "The Rachael Ray Show" airs weekdays 10:00 - 11:00am on ABC Channel 7 in the New York metropolitan area. Check local listings for your area.

STAGE TUBE: Marlo Thomas Talks RELATIVELY SPEAKING on THE VIEW
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2011


The world premiere of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened on Broadway on October 20 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street) to critical acclaim. RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas sat down with the ladies of ABC's 'The View' yesterday to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway. Click below to check out the full interview.

STAGE TUBE: Marlo Thomas & Steve Guttenberg Visit ON STAGE
by Nicole Rosky - November 22, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING stars Marlo Thomas and Steve Guttenberg visited NY1 'On Stage' host Donna Karger in the studio this week to discuss their return to Broadway and the success of the evening of three new one-act comedies. Click below to check out the interview!

Relatively Speaking's Marlo Thomas & Steve Guttenberg on NY1 On Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING stars Marlo Thomas and Steve Guttenberg will be featured on NY1's 'On Stage' program this weekend beginning Saturday morning, November 19 and throughout the weekend.

AUDIO: Marlo Thomas and Steve Guttenberg Talk RELATIVELY SPEAKING on the Leonard Lopate Show!
by Kelsey Denette - November 17, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING stars Marlo Thomas and Steve Guttenberg sat down live in studio on WNYC Radio's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' this afternoon. Listen to the complete segment below!

STAGE TUBE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Marlo Thomas Visits JOY BEHAR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2011


The world premiere of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened on Broadway on October 20 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street). RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas visited Joy Behar on her nighttime talk show 'The Joy Behar Show' this week to discuss her acclaimed return to the Broadway stage. Click below to check out her appearance!

TV: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Marlo Thomas Relatively Speaking - Talks Career, Charity and Being Back on Broadway
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 15, 2011


Today, Richie speaks with stage and screen vet Marlo Thomas, who is currently starring on Broadway in Elaine May's George Is Dead, part of the Relatively Speaking trilogy now onstage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Click below to revisit highlights from Marlo's prolific career, and learn how 'running her own race' in a man's world decades ago got her back to Broadway today.

STAGE TUBE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg Visits GOOD DAY NY
by Nicole Rosky - November 4, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg sat down live with Fox 5 'Good Day New York' hosts Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly this morning to discuss his return to the Broadway stage. Click belwo to check out his appearance!

RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg Set For Good Day NY
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 3, 2011


Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg visit Fox 5 'Good Day New York' host Rosanna Scotto tomorrow morning, Friday, November 4 in the 9:30am half hou

STAGE TUBE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg Visits NEW YORK LIVE
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg recently sat down live with NBC 4 'New York Live' to talk about his return to the Broadway stage. The world premiere of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened on Broadway on October 20. Click below to check out Guttenberg's appearance!

Marlo Thomas to Make Appearance on TODAY SHOW, 10/28
by Nicole Rosky - October 27, 2011


Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas on NBC's 'The Today Show' tomorrow morning, Friday, October 28, in the 8:00am half hour. 'The Today Show' airs on NBC Channel 4 in the New York metropolitan area. Check local listings for your area.

Review - Relatively Speaking & Man and Boy
by Ben Peltz - October 21, 2011


The three one-act comedies that comprise Relatively Speaking are said to be connected by their common theme of finding humor blossoming from the family tree.  But really, don't be bothered with any themes or messages in this one.  All that matters is that playwrights Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, director John Turturro and a company loaded with top-notch comedy actors have whipped up a solid evening of laughs that just gets funnier and funnier as the night goes on.

TV: Inside the Opening Night Party of RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Broadway Beat - October 21, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING - three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro - opened last night October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the opening night, and takes you inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: RELATIVELY SPEAKING Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - October 21, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING- three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro- opened last night October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big opening, and brings you full coverage of the arrivals and first, official curtain call below!

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