Laughter On The 23rd Floor
by Neil Simon

Laughter On The 23rd Floor Book Cover
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What readers are saying

Readers enjoy the humor and nostalgic qualities of the play, appreciating its witty dialogue and memorable characters. Many find it a classic example of Neil Simon's work, highlighting the cleverness of the script and its engaging storyline. However, some feel that the play can be a bit uneven in pacing, particularly in the second act.

Hilarious and witty dialogueNostalgic for TV comedyMemorable charactersWell-paced comedyPacing issues in second act

Synopsis

Full Length Comedy Characters: 7 male 2 female Interior

Inspired by the playwright's youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman "Max Prince".

"Old style comedy: fast and furious."-

The Wall Street Journal "One of [Simon's] funniest...Comedy comedy

Press Reviews

"One of [Simon's] funniest...Comedy, comedy all the way."

— Newsweek

"Enough laughs per minute to assure [it] a long run and many happy audiences."

— USA Today

"The funniest comedy on Broadway in years and likely to remain the funniest comedy on Broadway for years."

— Variety

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Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year2010
BindingPaperback
EditionIllustrated
Pages88
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573694141
ISBN-100573694141

Laughter On The 23rd Floor is a American comedy play written by Neil Simon and published by Samuel French in London (2010).

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