Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Last of the Red Hot Lovers is a comedy by Neil Simon. It premiered on Broadway in 1969. Production The play opened on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on December 28, 1969, and closed on September 4, 1971, after 706 performances and six previews. Directed by Robert Moore, the original cast featured James Coco, Linda Lavin (as Elaine), Doris Roberts (as Jeannette), and Marcia Rodd (as Bobbi). The scenic design was by Oliver Smith, the costumes by Donald Brooks, and the lighting by Peggy Clark. Later in the run, Dom DeLuise replaced Coco, Cathryn Damon and then Rita Moreno replaced Lavin, and Barbara Sharma replaced Rodd. The play, Coco, Lavin, and Moore all were nominated for Tony Awards.