Notable Productions

1995-Sylvia opened Off-Broadway at Stage I of the Manhattan Theatre Club on May 2 where it ran for 167 performances. Directed by John Tillinger, the cast included Sarah Jessica Parker as "Sylvia", Blythe Danner, and Charles Kimbrough. The production received Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Parker), and Outstanding Costume Design (Jane Greenwood).

Sarah Jessica Parker as Sylvia 

1996- Zoe Wanamaker performed the role of Sylvia at the Apollo Theatre, London. It ran from May 20-June 1.

Zoe Wanamaker as Sylvia 

1996-The play was part of San Diego Old Globe’s 1995-1996 season. With the L.A. Times feeling that Kellie Waymire’s Sylvia stole the show.

Kellie Waymire 

1997-The play ran at the Coronet Theatre, Los Angeles, in February, starring Stephanie Zimbalist as "Sylvia", Mary Beth Piel, Derek Smith and Charles Kimbrough.

Stephanie Zimbalist as Sylvia with Charles Kimbrough  

The play was produced by the La Mirada Theatre, Los Angeles, California, in 2007 starring Cathy Rigby as Sylvia.

Cathy Riby as Sylvia and James Stellos as Greg 

The play was produced by the Berkshire Theatre Group, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in July 2011. The reviewer called it a "comic masterpiece". Rachel Bay Jones played Sylvia.

Rachel Bay Jones as Sylvia with Jurian Hughes as Kate

The play is expected to open on Broadway at the Cort Theatre on October 2, 2015 in previews, starring Annaleigh Ashford as "Sylvia", Julie White and Robert Sella, directed by Daniel J. Sullivan. Costumes will be designed by Ann Roth. Matthew Broderick is also starring as Syvia's owner.

Annaleigh Ashford