Private Lives on Broadway tickets
About Private Lives
Set and alert for when Private Lives tickets go on sale on TodayTix to see Noël Coward's classic comedy about a honeymoon gone wrong. Private Lives plays on Broadway as part of the 2026/27 season, bowing almost a century after its 1930 premiere at the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh.
See Private Lives in New York to experience an uproarious comedy from one of theatre's greats. In this play, two couples, divorced and remarried, go on their honeymoon — only to find out they are staying in suites next to their exes. The comedy of manners transforms into its own love story when the old flames realize they still hold a candle for each other. Madness, mania, and mayhem ensue, with many laughs along the way.
The new revival is being by a team including Jeffrey Richards, Playful Productions (Matthew Byam Shaw, Nia Janis, Nick Salmon), Rebecca Gold and M/B/P Productions. Don't miss Private Lives on Broadway.
More information about Private Lives
Noël Coward's plays like Hay Fever, Fallen Angels, Present Laughter, and Blithe Spirit have become theatre staples for decades, and now his hit Private Lives returns to Broadway.
“We are thrilled that this sparkling new production of this iconic comedy will be coming back to Broadway in 2026/27. The Coward Estate will work with closely with the producers and creative team and open their extensive archive to them as well as providing support from its social and marketing team," Alan Brodie, chair of the Noël Coward Foundation said in a statement.
He continued, "All the royalties received by the Coward Estate on this production will go to the charitable Foundation set up by Coward’s partner Graham Payn and will be used to support educational and development projects across the performing arts.”
With major producers attached, audiences can expect big names in this revival, which has four leads between the two main honeymooning couples.
What to watch for
- Noël Coward's Fallen Angels — with Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara — is one of his most recent production.
- Private Lives has been turned into multiple films, including one starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
- In the 1975 production of Private Lives, Dame Maggie Smith was nominated for both the Tony and Drama Desk award for her performance.
- Producer Jeffrey Richards is known for his hits including Spring Awakening, August: Osage County, and Porgy and Bess.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Private Lives?
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What is Private Lives about?
Private Lives is a classic comedy of errors about honeymooning couples who run into their exes.
Who wrote Private Lives?
Comedy genius Noël Coward wrote this masterful farce.
Who directs Private Lives?
This new production does not yet have a director announced.
