May 11th-21st, 2023
"For decades we've known that David Zippel is an expert lyricist; his Tony for City of Angels is Exhibit A. But who knew that he was such a smart and incisive director, too? That was proved by his guiding and staging his sterling J2 Spotlight revival of The Goodbye Girl -- the 1993 musical for which he had provided lyrics. Back then, the musical didn't make it, but leave it to Zippel to see where the problems were and eradicate them from this production. What's more, Zippel has the added burden of having to replace an ailing Santino Fontana with another actor. If theater had a Reliever of the Year Award as baseball does, Dan De Luca would have won without many voters even considering anyone else. But some part of De Luca's magnificent achievement -- and leading lady Sierra Boggess' triumph, too -- must be attributed to Zippel for steering them to success. The Goodbye Girl was was easily one of the best revival of the 2022-2003 season -- and yes, I saw every musical revival that Broadway offered, too.”
- Peter Filichia, Broadway Radio
Music: Marvin hamlisch
Lyrics: David zippel
Book: Neil Simon
Based on the screenplay “The Goodbye Girl” by Neil Simon
Director: David Zippel
Music Director: miles plant
Choreographer: gerry mcintyre
Original Broadway Opening: March 4, 1993
The Goodbye Girl follows the unlikely romance between Paula, a single mother who has been jilted one too many times, and Eliot, the opinionated actor who shows up – unexpectedly – on her doorstep with a lease to sublet her apartment. Songs include "A Beat Behind,” "Eliot Garfield Grant," and "I Think I Can Play This Part."
The Goodbye Girl is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com
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