The Royal Family
Tickets and Information

OVERVIEW TICKETS SCHEDULE CAST PHOTOS VIDEO

SHOW INFORMATION

Average of 5 stars from 4 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Oct 8, 2009
Closed Dec 13, 2009

Playing at
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Directions & Map

Running Time:
2hr. 45min.
(includes 2 intermission)

Visit the The Royal Family website:
http://www.mtc-nyc.org

TICKETS TO THIS SHOW BUY TICKETS CHECK FOR DISCOUNTS

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

It's half past one in the fabulously cluttered Cavendish duplex in the East Fifties, and anyone who's anyone is still asleep. So begins The Royal Family, the classic comedy of theatrical manners, written by two of the theatre's greatest writers, George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, whose other storied collaborations include Dinner at Eight and Stage Door. This devilishly funny play follows the Cavendishes, the famous family of stage stars, as they go about the drama of the day: choosing scripts, dashing off to a performance, and stealing kisses with handsome beaus. But what's this business about the younger Miss Cavendish wanting to quit the stage for domestic bliss? Never, darling!

This delicious comedy will be directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt). The cast includes Tony winner John Glover as 'Herbert Dean,' Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee Rosemary Harris as 'Fanny Cavendish,' Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Jan Maxwell as 'Julie Cavendish, and Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award nominee Reg Rogers as 'Tony Cavendish.'

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

The first thing seen when the maroon curtain rises grandly on the Manhattan Theatre Club's sparkling revival of the George S. Kaufman-Edna Ferber comedy warhorse The Royal Family, now at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, is John Lee Beatty's re-creation of an East-Fifties Manhattan mansion, perhaps the finest interior the architecturally savvy designer has ever created.

It's so magnificent, in fact, that were Doug Hughes' production less accomplished than it is, audiences would leave the auditorium humming Beatty's sumptuous set instead of singing the praises of a 1927 play cynics might label old-fashioned -- but others will characterize as the kind they don't write any more. More's the pity[...]

» Read More

Reviewed by David Finkle on Oct 9, 2009

What are other members saying?

First Rate Revival
In 1927 when this play was written, radio and television werent invented, and the talkies were about to happen. People got entertainment from plays, and THE ROYAL FAMILY certainly delivered in that deparatment. This new revival features first rate performances from Rosemary Harris, Jan Maxwell, Reg Rogers and John Glover. Its beautiful to look at, listen to and experience. Dont miss it!

Reviewed by rbobby on Monday, Nov 9th, 2009

RE:Theater lovers should not miss this one!
This is one show that theater lovers should not miss. The play sets around a family of actors and have many hidden references that only a true theater going would understand. Although a slow start, once the setting and plot were place, it moved quickly and was very entertaining. The show was full of great actors and you never know what to expect. It was different from your average play, but different in a good way.

Reviewed by mochiimochii on Monday, Sep 21st, 2009