Get ready for a summer filled with mismatched roommates, clashing personalities and plenty of laughs as Artists Collaborative Theatre presents Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple at the Breaks Interstate Park Amphitheater.

Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy both the classic male version and the female version of Simon’s beloved comedy during eight performances scheduled from July 10 through August 1, 2026.

Two Versions of a Classic Comedy

In the original version, Felix Ungar is a nervous, exceptionally tidy news writer who moves in with his friend Oscar Madison after separating from his wife. Oscar is a carefree sportswriter whose apartment—and personal life—could use some serious attention.

Although Oscar is comfortable with clutter, careless spending and the occasional spoiled meal in the refrigerator, Felix seems unable to relax. His constant cleaning, cooking and well-intentioned corrections soon begin to test Oscar’s patience. What begins as an act of friendship quickly becomes a hilarious battle between two people who could not be more different.

The female version offers a fresh take on the same classic conflict, with the untidy Olive Madison opening her apartment to the extremely organized Florence Unger. The personalities may be different, but the comic tension and roommate troubles remain.

Performance Schedule

All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to select the correct date and version when purchasing tickets.

Female Version

• Friday, July 10
• Saturday, July 11
• Friday, July 24
• Saturday, July 25

Male Version

• Friday, July 17
• Saturday, July 18
• Friday, July 31
• Saturday, August 1

Event Information

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Admission: $12 per person
• Approximate Duration: Two hours
• Location: Breaks Interstate Park Amphitheater
• Address: 627 Commission Circle, Breaks, Virginia 24607

Tickets may be purchased through the Artists Collaborative Theatre box office.

Guests purchasing tickets online should bring a copy of their confirmation email, as it will be used for admission into the show. Please review the selected performance date carefully before completing your purchase. All ticket sales are final.

Make It Part of Your Summer Getaway

A performance of The Odd Couple makes a fun addition to a summer weekend in Pikeville, Pike County and the surrounding region. Spend the day exploring the mountains, scenic overlooks and outdoor attractions of Central Appalachia before settling in for an evening of live comedy under the stars at Breaks Interstate Park.

Whether you identify with the neat and nervous Felix and Florence or the carefree Oscar and Olive, this summer production promises an entertaining night of community theatre and classic Neil Simon comedy.

Reserve your seats, choose your version and prepare for an evening of big laughs at Breaks Interstate Park!