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The Odd Couple - Broadway Creative Team


Production Staff

Neil Simon Playwright
Saint Subber Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. Producer
(Original Producer)
Ingram Ash Advertising
Jack Brown Assistant to Oliver Smith
David J. Cogan Producer
(Original Producer)
William Craver Company Manager
Nancy Enterprises, Inc. Producer
(Original Producer)
C. Edwin Knill General Manager
Harvey Medlinsky Production Stage Manager
Mike Nichols Director
Mike Nichols has been a director of stage and screen for more than 40 years. His Broadway directing credits include Death of Salesman, Barefoot in the Park, Luv, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, The Real Thing and Spamalot, for all of which he was awarded the Tony for Best Direction. Film credits include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf; The Graduate (Academy Award for Best Direction); Catch 22; Carnal Knowledge; Silkwood; Working Girl; Postcards From The Edge; Regarding Henry; The Birdcage; Primary Colors; Closer and Charlie Wilson’s War and for HBO “Wit” and “Angels in ... read more
Harry Nigro Press Representative
The Shubert Organization Theatre Owner / Operator
The Shubert Organization is America's oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on the Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th Century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates seventeen Broadway theatres and six off-Broadway venues. ... read more
Bernard Pollack Stage Manager
Bernard Pollock Stage Manager
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Ann Roth Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Roth is a Carnegie Mellon graduate who began her career as a scenery painter for the Pittsburgh Opera. She intended to remain in the field of production design until she met Irene Sharaff at the Bucks County Playhouse. Sharaff invited her to California to assist her with costumes on the film Brigadoon and suggested Roth apprentice with her for five films and five Broadway productions before setting out on her own. Roth's first Hollywood film was 1964's The World of Henry Orient, where her designs included "monogrammed handmade yellow silk pajamas" for glamorous womanizer Peter Sellers. Roth next designed costumes for ... read more
Harvey B. Sabinson General Press Representative
General Press Representative
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Oliver Smith was a Tony Award-winning scenic designer who left an indelible mark on Broadway. Born in Waupun, Wisconsin in 1918, Smith attended the University of Wisconsin before moving to New York City in the early 1940s. He began his career as a dancer and actor, performing in several Broadway shows before transitioning to set design. Smith's first Broadway credit as a scenic designer was for the 1948 production of "High Button Shoes." He quickly became known for his innovative and visually stunning designs, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the theater world. He worked on over 50 Broadway ... read more
Lee Solters General Press Representative
Saint Subber Producer
Producer
Maxine Taylor Production Assistant to Jean Rosenthal
Albert Wolsky Assistant to Ann Roth

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Awards and Nominations

1965 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards
Best Play: Neil Simon was nominated but did not win.

1965 Tony Awards
Best Direction of a Play: Mike Nichols won.
Best Play: Neil Simon won.
Best Play: Neil Simon was nominated but did not win.
Best Scenic Design: Oliver Smith won.

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