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Central Park West

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3w, 2m

Woody Allen

A well to do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband in Woody Allen’s wildly comic play, Central Park West...

Part of the collection Death Defying Acts.

Central Park West

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)
Accolades
Accolades
  • 1995 Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play. 

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Summary
A well to do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband in Woody Allen’s wildly comic play, Central Park West. She has invited the friend over for a confrontation after getting thoroughly soused. Meanwhile, the husband is about to run off with a college student. Central Park West provides an hour of constant hilarity.
History
Central Park West premiered in an evening of three new one-acts titled, Death Defying Acts in 1995 at Variety Arts Theatre, under the direction of Michael Blakemore. 
Keywords
Performing Groups
PHYLLIS
CAROL
HOWARD
SAM
JULIET
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting An elegent apartment on the Upper West Side of New York City. 
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

“A wealth of laughter.” - Newsday

“Lighter than air, an elegant diversion.” - The New York Times

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Authors

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Woody Allen, though best known for his films, has also enjoyed a very successful career in theater. His first great success was Don't Drink the Water, which opened in 1968, and ran for 598 performances for almost two years on Broadway. Play It Again, Sam opened in 1969, playe ...

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