About the show:
Opposites attract in Neil Simon’s celebrated romantic comedy. Newlyweds Paul, a straight-laced lawyer, and Corie, a free-spirit, have barely returned from their honeymoon, and their marriage is already on the fritz, like the telephone line in their new apartment. Corie wants Paul to be more spontaneous and do things like run “barefoot in the park,” and Paul just wants to get a good night’s sleep. When Corie’s prim and proper mother drops by for an unexpected visit, and their eccentric upstairs neighbor, Mr. Velasco, climbs in through their upstairs window, hilarity ensues! This slice of newlywed life is sure to remind even long-married couples of the pleasures and perils of falling in love.
By Neil Simon
Directed by Rachel Alderman
Total Run Time (Approx): 2 hours, 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission between Act I and II, and a brief 1-minute pause between Act II and III.
Recommended Ages: 10+
Discussions and mild depictions of sexuality, depictions of alcohol use.
Sign Interpreted: Thursday 3/19 – 7:30pm
Open Captioned: Saturday 2/28 – 2:00pm, Wednesday 3/18 – 2:00pm, Wednesday 3/18 – 7:30pm
Audio Described: Sunday 3/15 – 2:00pm
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Sunday, 02:00 PM
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Ethel Banks

Corie Bratter

Telephone Repair Man/ Delivery Man

Paul Bratter

Victor Velasco

Understudy Paul Bratter

Understudy Victor Velasco & Telephone/Delivery Man

Understudy Ethel Banks & Corie Bratter
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Geva Theatre’s Literary Department seeks to provide our audience with deeper appreciation and engagement with the work on our stages through a series of pre-show discussions with Prologue and post-show discussions with our Sunday Salons and Geva Insights. Featuring thought leaders, experts, and community members, Geva Insights explores the themes of each play and fosters meaningful dialogue. Geva is proud to offer affinity performances at select discussions and partner with community members and local organizations to explore the themes in each of Geva’s productions.
Barefoot in the Park Geva Insights Event Date
Saturday, March 14 – Post 3:00pm Performance
Join us Saturday, March 14th, post the 3-pm Performance for Geva Insights! This talkback will be moderated by RIT Alumni Luticha Doucette (Geva Engagement Committee), with guest speaker Ralph Meranto (Artistic Director/Producer: CenterStage).
Geva makes it simple to enjoy a complete night out! Open 2 hours before most performances, Godot’s Bar offers full bar service, and The Kitchen at Geva offers a light menu including salads, sandwiches and desserts.
To save time, you’re welcome to place your intermission order before the show begins. Please note: starting 30 minutes before showtime, we will only accept intermission pre-orders from the full kitchen menu. During intermission, a limited selection of kitchen items, desserts, and beverages – including our full bar – will be available.
Please note that our bar & kitchen are closed on non-performance weeks.
TODAY – Friday, April 25th
Our Box Office will be closed from 3-4:30pm for a staff meeting and will reopen shortly after.
Tickets are still available online.