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 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.

This Show Contains:

• Flashing Lights and Loud Sounds
• Celestial Wagers
• Divine Wrath
• Prodigal Sons Returning
• The Heartbreak of Psoriasis
• The Aftermath of a House Fire

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 20 mins.

There will be a 15 Minute Intermission

Act Two is Approx. 30 mins.

Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

CAST:

• Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)
• Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)
• Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)
• Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)
• Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)
• Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)
• Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)
• Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)