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Brighton Beach Memoirs
Neil Simon
Broadway Bound
by Neil Simon
Broadway
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 AwardPulitzer PrizeTony 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
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the finale of the Eugene trilogy. While many appreciate the poignant and mature storytelling, some express disappointment with the darker tone compared to the earlier plays. The character arcs and life lessons resonate well, though not everyone enjoyed the shift in humor and atmosphere.
Poignant and mature storytellingGreat character developmentWitty and heartfelt dialogueDarker tone disappointed someShift in humor may alienate fans
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 |
Videos
Broadway Bound Scene
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2010
BindingPaperback
EditionIllustrated
Pages116
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573690532
ISBN-100573690537
LCCN87200680
LCCPS3537.I663 B73 1987b
Broadway Bound is a American comedy play written by Neil Simon and published by Samuel French (2010).
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Samuel French · 2010 · 116 pp
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