About the Show

A hilarious, unfiltered take on love and new beginnings—told by stars of stage and screen.

My First Ex-Husband is a sharp, unfiltered look at love, relationships, and reinvention, adapted from real-life stories by comedian Joy Behar. Blending humor with raw honesty, the show explores the complexities of romance and personal transformation.

A rotating cast of theater, television, and film actors brings new energy to each performance, offering unique perspectives on these relatable tales.

At its core, My First Ex-Husband is a celebration of resilience and new beginnings, finding humor and meaning in life’s unexpected turns.

Critic Reviews (8)

"My First Ex-Husband is a tonic for broken hearts and love-struck audience members alike"
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"Randal Myler's production is slick enough to deliver the expected laughs"
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"The laughs are too few and very far between in My First Ex-Husband."
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"My First Ex-Husband" with a celebrity cast is witty, quick and ceaselessly funny
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"listening to these stories is not inspiring. Rarely funny in a deep way"
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A rebellious femininity supplemented by fully fleshed out characterizations.
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There aren’t any real O. Henry-style narrative surprises here.
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"Mostly they’re about being married to a guy with a massive quirk"
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Cast and creative team