It ran for 983 performances from 1964 to 1966, making it one of the most successful comedies on Broadway in the 1960s,[1] and was turned into a feature film of the same name in 1966.
The play's star, Sandy Dennis, won a Tony Award for her performance; William Goldman called it "one of the personal triumphs of the decade.
It went through four different directors, and star Michael Rennie left the cast, being replaced at short notice by Don Porter.
[6] Variety said "Long-shot winners are always exciting, and last week’s surprise kick opening of 'Any Wednesday' was no exception.
It turned out to be a sleeper however, with an added kick in the emergence of a new star in a previously little-known actress, Sandy Dennis... 'Any Wednesday' is a plausible, adroitly wacky and not only consistently funny but also infectiously warm and enjoyable romantic comedy.