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The Odd Couple at Matthews Playhouse

  • When: Friday, September 18, 2026 - All Day Event
  • Location: 100 East McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105
  • Cost: Starting $20



Two suddenly single pals—one a carefree sportswriter and the other an uptight news writer—strain the limits of friendship by turning into roommates. Set against the backdrop of a regular Friday night poker game in a messy New York City apartment, The Odd Couple chronicles the comedic meltdown of two radically different men. When Felix Ungar’s marriage falls apart, the fiercely organized perfectionist is taken in by his polar opposite: the tobacco-chomping, clutter-loving Oscar Madison.
Oscar's home quickly transforms from a bachelor's paradise into a battleground of air purifiers, exact schedules, and ruined dinner dates. As they unconsciously repeat the exact same behavioral mistakes that tanked their marriages, the laughs fly faster than Felix's feather duster. Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece offers a hysterical, heartfelt dive into the human condition, proving that some differences are impossible to sanitize.


Ages 12 and up

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