Overview

Synopsis

Following Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues, this is the poignant and funny conclusion of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical Eugene trilogy. Eugene and his brother Stanley are trying to break into the world of professional comedy writing, while coping with their parents' messy and gut-wrenching split. When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, the rest of the family is upset to hear a comedic rendition of their own trials and tribulations. How will Eugene and his brother balance their loyalties to their family and to their art?

Broadway Bound was a finalist for the 1987 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

Show Information

Book
Neil Simon
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1986
Genres
Dark Comedy, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York; February late 1940s
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Concord Theatricals
Ideal For
community theatre, professional theatre, College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Eugene Morris Jerome

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Stanley Jerome

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Kate Jerome

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Jack Jerome

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Ben Epstein

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Blanche Morton

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

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Guide Written By:

Emma Houlahan

Emma Houlahan

Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.