| Happy Birthday | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Anita Loos |
| Date premiered | October 31, 1946 |
| Place premiered | Broadhurst Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | Newark, New Jersey 1940s |
Happy Birthday is a comedic stage play written by American playwright Anita Loos. The play premiered on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre in 1946. The show was nominated for two Tony Awards, Best Costumes by Lucinda Ballard and Best Lead Actress in a Play for Helen Hayes, who won the award as Addie Bemis. The plays tells the story of a librarian and her escapades when she decides to have a night on the town.[1]