Kennedy's Children
by Robert Patrick, Neil Simon

Name: Kennedy's Children
Brand: Robert Patrick
SKU: 9780573611438
Rating: 3.64 (348 reviews)

Kennedy's Children Book Cover — Kennedy's Children Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Present DayStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Interior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers generally enjoy the humor and character development in this play. Many find Neil Simon's witty dialogue and relatable scenarios particularly engaging, although some note that the play feels a bit dated. Overall, it is seen as a solid representation of Simon's comedic style, with moments of genuine connection amidst the laughter.

Witty dialogueEngaging charactersGreat humorRelatable scenariosFeels a bit dated

Synopsis

Neil Simon Full Length Comedy Characters: 1 male 3 female Interior Set Middle-aged and married overworked and overweight Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it's too late and arranges three seductions: the first Elaine Navazio proves to be a foul-mouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is next a 20-ish actress who's too kooky by half; finally comes September and Jeanette Fisher a gloomy depressed housewife who happens to be ma

Press Reviews

"Mr. Simon has created a great character here...it is extraordinarily funny and yet also charming...as witty as ever, perhaps wittier."
— The New York Times

"Delightfully hilarious and witty, as well as filled with wisdom about human nature...an uproariously funny author. But he is far more than that. He has a mellow and compassionate understanding of how weak and essentially well meaning mankind behaves...a genuinely brilliant play."
— New York Post