When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for 11/19/2026 at 7:30 PM at the Fürth City Theater.

What is the ticket price?

The stated price is €42 per ticket.

Where is Barefoot in the Park playing?

At the Fürth City Theater, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth.

Is the theater barrier-free accessible?

Yes, the large house offers wheelchair seats, step-free access to the parquet, and an accessible restroom.

How do I get to the theater by public transport?

By subway U1 to Rathaus or with bus lines 173, 174, 177, 178, and 179 to Stadt theater.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, including in the FLAIR parking garage as well as in other nearby parking structures and city center parking lots.

Neil Simon's marriage comedy shines at the Fürth City Theater with fine wit and heart

Name: Barefoot in the Park
Start: 2026-11-19T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-19T22:45:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

An energetic mix-up game about love, order, and the art of compromise

Neil Simon's comedy "Barefoot in the Park" brings a theatrical experience to the stage of the Fürth City Theater, which has been one of the most popular romantic scenarios in modern boulevard theater for decades. The play tells the story of two newlyweds whose shared apartment quickly becomes a testing ground for their marriage: He thinks in rules, she thinks in freedom, and between skylights, stairwells, and urban everyday chaos, different life plans collide. The original was created in 1963 on Broadway and ran for 1,530 performances there; Mike Nichols won the Tony Award for Best Direction for it. ([ibdb.com](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/barefoot-in-the-park-3036))

When romance turns into friction

Neil Simon sharpens the small marriage crisis with precise dramaturgy into an affectionate study of closeness, quirks, and the social comedy of living together. The focus is on Paul and Corie Bratter, whose opposites not only provide punchlines but also reveal that fine humanity that carries a good comedy. The character of the eccentric neighbor Victor Velasco adds additional momentum to the play and opens the perspective on the game with conventions, vanities, and small liberations. ([ibdb.com](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/barefoot-in-the-park-3036))

Why this comedy still works today

“Barefoot in the Park” remains a classic because Simon does not merely rely on situational comedy but on rhythmically constructed dialogues, precise observation, and the charm of the all-too-human. The staging tradition usually presents the play as a lively balance of boulevard, emotion, and fine everyday realism; reviews regularly highlight the lightness, the pointed word exchanges, and the cross-generational recognizability. The combination of marriage comedy, urban apartment chaos, and fine character depiction creates that theater atmosphere that excites both audience and stage alike. ([ibdb.com](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/barefoot-in-the-park-3036))

Theater evening at the Fürth City Theater

The Fürth City Theater offers with its large house a traditional setting for drama, comedy, and contemporary theater culture. The barrier-free access to the parquet, wheelchair seats, an inductive hearing system in the parquet as well as the good connection via subway and bus ensure a comfortable visit. Parking options in the surrounding area and in the FLAIR parking garage also facilitate arrival. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/service/zugaenglichkeit))

If you're in the mood for a clever, warm-hearted, and audience-friendly comedy, you will experience here a theater evening that shines with pace, wit, and fine observations. “Barefoot in the Park” promises a lively evening between marital bliss and apartment reality on November 19, 2026 – ideal for reflecting on your own love with a wink. Definitely experience it live and secure tickets.