THEATRE

The Odd Couple: The American theatre classic story of two opposites that are meant to be together. Performances are: June 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 PM; June 13 and 20 at 4 PM. On Sunday, June 13, there will be a talk-back Q & A session with the cast and director immediately following the performance. AFD Theatre (Arlington Friends of the Drama) is located at 22 Academy Street, Arlington, MA. Don’t miss the hilarious comedy by the legendary Neil Simon about two very mismatched roommates who find a way to survive under the same roof in New York City. Neil Simon was nominated for a Tony Award and received the Outstanding Author Award for this story that won Tony Awards for Best Director (Mike Nichols) and Best Actor (Walter Matthau). This guaranteed feel-good play was also made into a Hollywood movie starring Walter Matthau as Oscar and Jack Lemmon as Felix. It was later made into a long-running television series starring Jack Klugman as Oscar and Tony Randall as Felix. Everybody can relate to one of the characters in The Odd Couple. The Odd Couple is directed by John Pease and stars Scott Giangrande as Oscar and Daniel Rabone as Felix. The Odd Couple is funny and entertaining for the entire family. For tickets or more information go to www.AFDTheatre.org or call (781)646-5922. Tickets are $18.00. For group rates, contact the Box Office. The Odd Couple is universally loved as a prize example of Broadway-legend Neil Simon’s wit and ability to place his memorable characters in hilarious situations. Audiences of all ages will enjoy watching Oscar and Felix as two woefully mismatched roommates.