The Gingerbread Lady
by Neil Simon
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the blend of humor and poignancy in Neil Simon's work, with many praising the engaging characters and clever dialogue. However, some feel the play has not aged well and contains elements that may be considered outdated or superficial. Overall, it captivates audiences with its emotional depth alongside comedic moments.
Synopsis
Genre: Dramatic Comedy Characters: 3 males 3 females Scenery: Interior Maureen Stapleton won Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actress for the role of Evy Meara a popular singer who has hit the skids.
After a shortstay in rehab her best friend age-defying Toby her daughter Polly andJimmy Perry a gay actor try to help her adjust to sobriety with a jollybirthday party.
Enter Lou Tanner a former lover who ends up givingher a black eye.
The party is a wash out the "gingerb
Press Reviews
"He has combined an amusing comedy with the atmosphere of great sadness. His characteristic wit and humor are at their brilliant best, and his serious story of lost misfits can often be genuinely and deeply touching."
— New York Post
"Mr. Simon's play is as funny as ever-the customary avalanche of hilarity, and landslide of pure unbuttoned joy."
— The New York Times
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Mia Moravis in "The Gingerbread Lady," Act 1 (Branch River Theatre, NH)
Publication
The Gingerbread Lady is a American comedy play written by Neil Simon and published by Samuel French (1971).
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Samuel French · 1971 · 88 pp
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