A Life in the Theatre is a 1993 American made-for-television comedy-drama film starring Matthew Broderick and Jack Lemmon. The film premiered on TNT on October 9, 1993. It is based on David Mamet's 1977 play of the same name. Lemmon was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Robert.
This is the second adaptation of Mamet's play following the 1979 version.
The story focuses on the relationship between two actors, the only characters. One, Robert, is a stage veteran while John is a young, promising actor. They are involved in a variety of productions, and gradually their relationship begins to change.