The Butter and Egg Man
| The Butter and Egg Man | |
|---|---|
First edition 1926 | |
| Written by | George S. Kaufman |
| Date premiered | September 23, 1925 |
| Place premiered | Longacre Theatre, New York City, New York, US |
| Original language | English |
| Setting | Office of Lehmac Productions in New York City; a hotel in Syracuse |
The Butter and Egg Man is a 1925 play by George S. Kaufman, the only play he wrote without collaborating. It was a Broadway hit during the 1925–26 season at the Longacre Theatre. Adapted to film six times, it is still performed on stages today.