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Pen Pals is the extraordinary story of two friends that unfolds over decades.

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Performances ended on Mar. 15, 2026.

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Sharon Lawrence and Maureen McCormick on the Complicated Emotions and Catharsis of Friendship in Pen Pals
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Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner Join Pen Pals Rotating Cast Off-Broadway
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Pen Pals Extends Off-Broadway and Welcomes New Stars to the Rotating Cast
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Kathleen Chalfant and Ellen McLaughlin on Pen Pals Off-Broadway and Their Angels in America Bond
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Emily Skinner, Paige Davis and More Join Pen Pals Off-Broadway
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Kate Burton, Kathleen Chalfant and More Join Rotating Cast of Pen Pals for Its Return Off-Broadway Engagement
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About Pen Pals

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The Story

Bernie and Mags live in two different countries. They’ve never met, and yet they’re best friends. Because they’ve been pen pals for over fifty years. Since they were teenagers, they’ve shared every aspect of their lives with each other. The trivial bits, the most intimate details, all the happiness, all the heartache. They’ve told each other things they wouldn’t dare tell another soul. Even though Bernie lives in New Jersey and Mags is from England, the women are closer to each other than anyone else in the world. Come witness the journey of their lifetime. In their own words.

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Contains strong language and adult themes.
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Show Dates

Previews: Aug 15, 2025 • Opening: Aug 20, 2025 • Closing: Mar 15, 2026
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Sharon Lawrence and Maureen McCormick on Sharing the Stage in Pen Pals
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103 East 15th Street
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A lovely show
"A fantastic cast. Heartwarming and emotional show that makes you laugh one minute and tear up the next minute. Very well done. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 9, 2026
A Funny and Touching Play
"Two teenage girls develop a friendship across an ocean by exchanging letters. With each letter, their friendship grows deeper, enabling them to share heartaches, accomplishments, secrets, and milestones. They influence each other's life choices and become crucial in each other's life. As we see each young woman in decades of her life, she becomes a fully developed character, one that will leave us laughing and touched by such a unique friendship."
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Irwin N from Brooklyn on Nov 15, 2025
Great performance, and experience!!!
"An excellent performance from Nancy Mckeon, playing the American character Bernie, and Gail Winar, playing the English character Mags; both being the pen pals from the title. The play deals mostly with adult themes, which I’m not sure if they’re suitable or comprehensive for children; parental guidance suggested, like in the rated PG movies or beyond. A very interesting story with an unexpected ending. A great theater, with very nice, and helpful staff. The same goes for the actresses Nancy, and Gail. Thank you all for a great show, and experience!!!"
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Jorge Alfonso L from Key Biscayne on Aug 31, 2025
Pen Pals
"This was such a beautifully written story of friendship and love. I would love to see it again. "
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Lisa C from Hampton on Aug 31, 2025
Unexpected Gem
"Made a trip to NYC to see a few shows on Broadway. Caught a morning show where they were discussing Pen Pals with the actresses Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. It sounded good so we took a chance. We are still talking about it. This play took you through all the emotions from funny to sad to tragic and back again. The way these actresses interacted was perfect. This is what theater is to me. Such an unexpected treat. We are still surprised at how much we enjoyed it. The theater is small and intimate and it all worked. Bravo!"
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Shawn M from Verona on Aug 18, 2025
Stunning characterization
"Loved the actors and intimate setting. What a fabulous evening of emotions!"
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Catherine T from Silverdale on Jan 16, 2026
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Pen Pals features a rotating cast with a schedule as follows: 
 
- January 21 - February 1: Randy Graff and Beth Leavel
- February 4 - February 15: Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner
- February 18 - March 1 - Carmen Cusack and Gina Torres 
- March 4 - March 15 - Jodi Benson and Marcia Mitzman Gaven

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Written by
Michael Griffo
Director
Suzanne Barabas
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