Both versions set for 'Odd Couple'

Regional Theatre of the Palouse will present both the male and female versions of Neil Simon’s comedy “The Odd Couple,” opening in repertory Feb. 9. at their theater, 122 N. Grand Ave. in Pullman. Shows will alternate each performance between the male and female versions. Director John Rich has been working with two, nine-member casts of well-trained and seasoned actors.

Other evening performances will be Feb. 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18, all beginning at 7:30 p.m. Matinées at 2:30 p.m. will be Feb. 11, 18 and 19.

The shows take place in different time periods, the male version in the 1960s and the female version in the mid 1980s. Simon’s original show opened on Broadway in 1965 starring Art Carney and Walter Matthau and in 1985, the playwright revised the show for a female cast based on the same story line and same lead characters. It opened on Broadway with Sally Struthers and Rita Moreno as the original couple.