Dinner at Eight (play)

Dinner at Eight
First edition 1932
Written by	George S. Kaufman Edna Ferber
Date premiered	October 22, 1932 (1932-10-22)
Place premiered	Music Box Theatre, New York City

Dinner at Eight is a 1932 American play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. The plot deals with the Jordan family, who are planning a society dinner, and what they, as well as various friends and acquaintances—all of whom have their own problems and ambitions‚ do as they prepare for the event. The film adaptation Dinner at Eight followed and Mentone Productions released the spoof Supper at Six. Several revivals, a made-for-TV movie, and an opera followed.