Carell and Reilly to Lead Broadway’s The Odd Couple Revival

Steve Carell and John C. Reilly will star as Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, respectively, in a Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, directed by Thomas Kail. Previews are scheduled to begin March 3, 2027, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, with opening night set for March 23. The production is planned as a 15-week limited engagement.

Carell will play Felix, the meticulous roommate, while Reilly will portray Oscar, whose less orderly habits set up the comedy’s central clash. The story follows two divorced friends sharing an apartment as they adjust to new lives and struggle with their differences.

The supporting cast includes Laura Benanti as Gwendolyn Pigeon, Kevin Del Aguila as Roy, James Monroe Iglehart as Murray, Rob McClure as Vinnie, Heléne Yorke as Cecily Pigeon and David Zayas as Speed. The revival is produced by Jeffrey Seller, The Season, Mike Karns and Steven Tartick, Kail, and Emanuel Azenberg.

Kail said Simon’s play combines humor with a human story and praised the pairing of its two leads. He said the production aims to present the play in a way that conveys its continued appeal. The revival is planned around the centennial of Simon’s birth. The playwright...