Come Blow Your Horn
by Neil Simon

Name: Come Blow Your Horn
Brand: Neil Simon
SKU: 9780573607134
Rating: 3.49 (226 reviews)

Broadway West End

Come Blow Your Horn Book Cover — Come Blow Your Horn Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins 1960s Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Interior Set Period Costumes American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the smart writing and humor in this play, highlighting its ability to illustrate family dynamics with heart. Many find it entertaining, even if some aspects feel dated or less impactful over time. While some enjoyed it as a nostalgic piece, others noted it may not be as memorable as Simon's later works.

Smartly written and entertaining Great characters and laughs Illustrates family dynamics well Some parts feel dated Not particularly memorable

Synopsis

Full Length, Comedy / Characters: 3 male, 4 female Scenery: Interior Neil Simon's first Broadway comedy smash.

Alan Baker, a 30-ish swinging bachelor with time, money and women to spare, welcomes rebellious and eager 21-year brother Buddy into his den of iniquity while their horrified parents can only watch and pray.

This farcical 60's romp became a hit movie starring Frank Sinatra.

"A slick, lively, funny comedy."-The New York Times

Press Reviews

"Smoothly plotted and deftly written...Mr. Simon has served up a multitude of sprightly lines. Best of all, he has provided some explosively hilarious moments rooted in character."
— The New York Times

"The comic dialogue is delivered perfectly throughout, but there are also some hilarious pieces of purely physical comedy that bring the house down. It is only by a skilful setup and perfect timing that something as simple as opening a pencil dispenser could produce show-stopping laughter from the audience."
— British Theatre Guide