You Can't Take It With You
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A hilarious adventure that tells the story of a love affair between Tony Kirby Jr., son of a wealthy banker, and Alice Sycamore, a young woman from an eccentric but loving family. The Sycamore family is a collection of quirky individuals, including Grandpa Martin, who lives a carefree life despite his family's financial struggles. When Tony proposes, Alice is faced with the challenge of introducing her family to the snobbish Kirbys, leading to a clash of lifestyles and values. The play explores themes of wealth, family, and the pursuit of happiness, with a humorous and heartwarming portrayal of the Sycamore family's eccentricities.
You Can’t Take It With You opened on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on December 14, 1936. A smash hit, the show ran for 838 performances and returned to Broadway five times, most recently in 2014. That production, directed by Scott Ellis, earned the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for Annaleigh Ashford as Essie.
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