Neil Simon's Rumors

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Pioneer Productions is delighted to announce its upcoming production of Rumors, Neil Simon's celebrated comedy of confusion, deception, and nonstop laughs. Known for its rapid-fire dialogue and relentless comic momentum, Rumors is widely regarded as one of Simon's most ambitious and brilliantly constructed farces.  The production will run November 6–15, 2026, at The Stage at Fellowship Hall, located inside the Morristown United Methodist Church at 50 South Park Place in Morristown.

When affluent deputy mayor Charley Brock and his wife Myra host an elegant anniversary celebration, the evening quickly descends into chaos. The first guests to arrive discover a shocking scene: Charley has suffered a gunshot wound to the ear, Myra is nowhere to be found, and the household staff has disappeared. As more guests arrive and rumors begin to spread, a desperate effort to conceal the truth leads to a cascade of outrageous cover-ups and escalating misunderstandings. The result is a fast-paced comedy packed with wit, physical humor, and the signature brilliance that made Neil Simon one of America's most beloved playwrights.

The production is directed by Daniel Peter Vissers and co-produced by Shanna Levine-Phelps and Tom Olori.  The exceptional cast that brings Simon's escalating mayhem to life features:

• Miriam Salerno as Chris Gorman
• Joel Frank as Ken Gorman
• Bill Barry as Lenny Ganz
• Amy Boardman as Claire Ganz
• Stephen Federbusch as Ernie Cusack
• Sue Mandzik Davis as Cookie Cusack
• Jon Beeler as Glenn Cooper
• Christiane Lange as Cassie Cooper
• Bradford Harris Harlan as Officer Welsh
• Speedwell Amaechi as Officer Pudney 

Dates: November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15, 2026
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Venue:
The Stage at Fellowship Hall
Morristown United Methodist Church
50 South Park Place
Morristown, NJ
Tickets and Information: https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org/seasontickets/rumors