Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE
Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
April 5 – May 3, 2025
By Neil Simon
Directed by James Rice
Neil Simon is at it again in the awesomely funny comedy GOD’S FAVORITE! Successful businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern day ‘Job’ with a loving wife, two clueless but supportive younger children, and a household staff. But he is exasperated with his wise-cracking and seemingly apathetic oldest son. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff), with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Simon spins a comedy like no other in this hilarious contemporary morality tale.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
- Friday, April 4, 2025, 8pm – $10* Preview
- Saturday, April 5, 2025, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
- Friday, April 11, 2025, 8pm
- Saturday, April 12, 2025, 8pm
- Sunday, April 13, 2025, 2pm
- Friday, April 18, 2025, 8pm
- Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8pm
- Sunday, April 20, 2025, 2pm
- Friday, April 25, 2025, 8pm
- Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8pm
- Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2pm
- Friday, May 2, 2025, 8pm
- Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8pm – Closing Night
AGE LIMIT
As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content.
*Preview night is $10 for those purchasing tickets over the phone or in person, there is a $3 service fee for those purchasing online.