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Neil Simon
Broadway Bound
by Neil Simon
Broadway
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Why we like it
"Neil Simon's poignant comedy about family and dreams resonates deeply, proving that heartfelt stories need not be extravagant."
From: Low-Budget MusicalsAwards & Recognition
Drama Desk Award Pulitzer Prize Tony Award
Finalist: 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Nominee: Four 1987 Tony Awards, including Best Play Nominee: Four 1987 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding New Play
Synopsis
Comedy
Characters: 4 male 2 female Combination interior set.
Part three of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents break-up and eventual divorce.
When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time the family is upset to hear a thinly-veiled portrait of themselves played for laughs.
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Press Reviews
"Contains some of the author's most accomplished writing."
— The New York Times
"A lovely play; warm, perceptive and gently humorous."
— Newsday
"Simon's writing remains delightful."
— Washington Post
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Ben |
| Eugene |
| Stan |
| Blanche |
| Jack |
| Announcer |
| Chubby Waters |
| Mrs. Pitkin |
| Kate |
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Broadway Bound Scene
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Edition Illustrated
Pages 116
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573690532
ISBN-10 0573690537
LCCN 87200680
LCC PS3537.I663 B73 1987b
Broadway Bound is a American comedy play written by Neil Simon and published by Samuel French (2010).
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