
Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon
Directed by Joe Paparone
Winner of the 1985 Tony Award for Best Play, Biloxi
Blues is part two of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical
trilogy about his growth from adolescence into adulthood.
In the steamy heat of Biloxi, Mississippi, budding writer
Eugene encounters the absurdities of army life, including
endless drills, dense bunkmates, and chipped beef on
toast. But he also discovers that his compulsive wisecracking
grates on his tough drill sergeant, who happens to be
a touch psychotic. Despite the strongly comedic bent,
the play also holds a more serious message as Eugene
comes to learn about the wide world around him.
"A play that rings with a newer, deeper, sweeter
truth." - NY Magazine
"Joyous and unexpectedly rewarding." - NY
Times
"A fine comedy, and another step in the process
of making Simon neither so simple, nor so simplistic." -
NY Post.
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