A Thousand Clowns
by Herb Gardner

Name: A Thousand Clowns
Brand: Herb Gardner
SKU: 9780573616570
Rating: 3.94 (199 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever humor and unique character dynamics in this play. Many find it a delightful blend of comedy and heartfelt moments, often reminiscing about the film adaptation. Some note that while it remains entertaining, certain aspects feel slightly dated, yet overall, it retains a strong appeal.

Clever humor and sharp witEmotionally engaging charactersGreat extras in printed editionSomewhat dated in parts

Synopsis

Herb Gardner Comedy

Characters: 4 male 1 female 12 year-old boy 2 Interior scenes This benchmark of Broadway comedy produced one of the theatre's most beloved roles: unconventional Murray uncle to precocious nephew Nick.

Tired of writing cheap comedy gags for "Chipper the Chipmunk" a children's television star Murray finds himself unemployed with plenty of free time with which to pursue his...pursuits.

Lectured by his conventional brother Arnold and hounded b