real Maggie informs Jake that she has dinner plans with someone and that she believes that person is going to propose, leading to an argument between Jake and Maggie, and eventually Maggie's departure. Suddenly, Jake hears the voice of his late mother. She informs him of her forgiveness and love of him and then disappears. All of the other imaginary characters reappear and say goodbye to Jake. The real Maggie announces that she canceled the dinner date and wants to work things out with Jake. Film In 1996, the play was made into a TV movie starring Alan Alda with direction by Glenn Jordan. Both Alda and Van Patten were brought in from the original cast to reprise respectively the roles of Jake and Edith. References External links Jake's Woman at ThatTheatreSite Provides character descriptions, updated audition listings, and other useful show resources. 1996 films Plays by Neil Simon Plays set in New York City 1992 plays