Neil Simon

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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BIO

Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter, and author who was born on July 4, 1927, in The Bronx, New York City. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and prolific playwrights in American history, with a career that spanned over five decades. Simon's work often focused on the trials and tribulations of middle-class life, and his plays were known for their wit, humor, and insight.

Simon began his career as a comedy writer in the 1940s, working on radio and television shows. He made his Broadway debut in 1961 with the play "Come Blow Your Horn," which was a commercial success and ran for over a year. This was followed by a string of successful plays, including "Barefoot in the Park," "The Odd Couple," "Sweet Charity," and "Plaza Suite."

"The Odd Couple," which premiered on Broadway in 1965, is perhaps Simon's most famous play. It tells the story of two mismatched roommates, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, and their hilarious attempts to live together. The play was a huge commercial success and was later adapted into a hit movie and a popular television series.

Simon's success on Broadway earned him numerous awards and accolades, including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play "Lost in Yonkers." He was also inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1983.

In addition to his work on Broadway, Simon also wrote for film and television. He wrote the screenplays for several successful movies, including "The Goodbye Girl," "The Heartbreak Kid," and "Biloxi Blues." He also wrote for television, creating the popular sitcom "The Odd Couple" and writing for shows such as "Your Show of Shows" and "The Phil Silvers Show."

Despite his success, Simon's personal life was marked by tragedy. He was married five times, and his second wife, actress Joan Baim, died by suicide in 1973. Simon wrote about his experiences in his play "Chapter Two," which premiered on Broadway in 1977.

Simon continued to write and produce plays well into his later years. His last Broadway production, "Rose's Dilemma," premiered in 2003. Simon passed away on August 26, 2018, at the age of 91. His legacy as one of the greatest American playwrights of all time lives on through his work, which continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

In conclusion, Neil Simon was a prolific and successful playwright, screenwriter, and author who left an indelible mark on American culture. His plays were known for their wit, humor, and insight into the trials and tribulations of middle-class life. He won numerous awards and accolades for his work, including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Despite personal tragedy, Simon continued to write and produce plays well into his later years, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

Photos

Signage at The Neil Simon Theater

Date:

02/02/2022

From: Photos: Go Inside MJ's Opening Night Curtain Call

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick Photo

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Date:

03/03/2020

From: Up On The Marquee: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

Date:

01/28/2020

From: Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

12/28/2019

From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on Broadway's Marquees of 2019

"The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

12/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Press Preview

Eric Chien (The Manipulator) during a press preview of "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

12/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Press Preview

Dom Chambers (The Showman), Chris Cox (The Mentalist), Paul Dabek (The Trickster), En Photo

Dom Chambers (The Showman), Chris Cox (The Mentalist), Paul Dabek (The Trickster), Enzo Weyne (The Unforgettable), Kevin James (The Inventor) and Eric Chien (The Manipulator) during a press preview of "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

12/03/2019

From: FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of THE ILLUSIONISTS - Magic of the Holidays

Neil Simon Theatre

Date:

11/22/2019

From: How to 'Stage Door' a Broadway Show

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

Date:

11/19/2019

From: Up On The Marquee: THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns to Broadway

Stephanie J. Block and Cher during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Ch Photo

Stephanie J. Block and Cher during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

Date:

06/11/2019

From: IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The 2019 Tony Award Winners

Stephanie J. Block during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Cher Show' Photo

Stephanie J. Block during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

Date:

06/11/2019

From: IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The 2019 Tony Award Winners

Laurie Metcalf during the Opening Night Performance Curtain Call of Neil Simon's "Bighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

Date:

06/03/2019

From: Photo Flashback: 2019 Tony Nominee Laurie Metcalf Takes a Bow in 2007

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on De Photo

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

Date:

12/30/2018

From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Marquees of 2018

Theatre Marquee unveiling for Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on Na Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes' starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane on February 1, 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

Date:

12/30/2018

From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Marquees of 2018

Date:

12/30/2018

From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Marquees of 2018

Productions

Plaza Suite

[West End, 2024]

Writer

Promises, Promises

[Off-Broadway, 1997]

Adaptation

California Suite

[Broadway, 1976]

Theatre Owner / Operator

Writing

The Gingerbread Lady

Playwright

Rose's Dilemma

Playwright

I Ought to Be in Pictures

Playwright

London Suite

Playwright

The Sunshine Boys

Playwright

The Star-Spangled Girl

Playwright

Rumors

Playwright

Lost in Yonkers

Playwright

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Playwright

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Playwright

Jake's Women

Playwright

I Ought to Be in Pictures

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Playwright

The Dinner Party

Playwright

45 Seconds From Broadway

Playwright

Plaza Suite

Playwright

Barefoot in the Park

Playwright

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Playwright

Playwright

Sketches
Bookwriter

Bookwriter

Sketches

Bookwriter

Bookwriter

Bookwriter

They're Playing Our Song

Bookwriter

Movies

Come Blow Your Horn
[ 1963 ] writer

After the Fox
[ 1966 ] writer

Barefoot in the Park
[ 1967 ] writer

The Out of Towners
[ 1970 ] writer

Star Spangled Girl
[ 1971 ] writer

Plaza Suite
[ 1971 ] writer

Last of the Red Hot Lovers
[ 1972 ] writer

The Heartbreak Kid
[ 1972 ] writer

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
[ 1975 ] writer

The Sunshine Boys
[ 1975 ] writer

Murder by Death
[ 1976 ] writer

The Goodbye Girl
[ 1977 ] writer

California Suite
[ 1978 ] writer

The Cheap Detective
[ 1978 ] writer

Chapter Two
[ 1979 ] writer

Seems Like Old Times
[ 1980 ] writer

Only When I Laugh
[ 1981 ] producer

I Ought to Be in Pictures
[ 1982 ] producer

Max Dugan Returns
[ 1983 ] producer

The Slugger's Wife
[ 1985 ] writer

Brighton Beach Memoirs
[ 1986 ] writer

Biloxi Blues
[ 1988 ] writer

The Marrying Man
[ 1991 ] writer

The Odd Couple II
[ 1998 ] producer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Comedy

Neil SimonLaughter On The 23rd Floor

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Comedy

Neil SimonLost In Yonkers

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding New Play

Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers

winner

Drama League Awards - 1991 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Neil Simon

winner

The Pulitzer Prize - 1991 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers

winner

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers

The Pulitzer Prize - 1987 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Neil Simon, Broadway Bound

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Broadway Bound

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Play

Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues

winner

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Play

Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs

winner

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Musical of the Year

Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Music

Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Book of a Musical

Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Chapter Two

Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Sunshine Boys

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Plaza Suite

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Odd Couple

winner

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Play

Neil Simon , The Odd Couple

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Odd Couple

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Barefoot in the Park

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Neil Simon, Little Me

Videos

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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

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by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2024

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by Joshua Wright - Aug 6, 2024

Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Photos/Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Two Years on Broadway

by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

Video: Old Friends Lonny Price & Jim Walton Reunite to Celebrate MERRILY WE ROLL ALON Video

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by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 16, 2023

Photos & Video: MJ Celebrates Halloween With Special 'Thriller' Performance

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Ac Video

Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards

by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

Photos/Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway

by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month

by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

BWW Poll: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' A Thanksgiving Song or Christmas Song?

by Social Watch - Nov 23, 2022

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Halloween With a Special Performance of 'Thriller'

by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levit Video

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by Sneak Peek - Sep 29, 2022

VIDEO: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Celebrate 20 Years of HAIRSPRAY

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Aug 15, 2022

VIDEO: Myles Frost and the Cast of MJ the Musical Perform 'Smooth Criminal'

by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022

TV: Recap the Tony-Nominated Shows of the Season!

by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2022

VIDEO: First Look At Marsha Mason In LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage

by Alan Henry - Apr 26, 2022

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick in PLAZA SUITE

by Show Highlights - Apr 5, 2022

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Op Video

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Opening Night Red Carpet

by Red Carpet - Mar 30, 2022

VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise!

by Candace Cordelia - Mar 27, 2022

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Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'ABC,' 'I Want You Back' & More in A MOTOW Photo

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ANNIE Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January Photo

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Johanna McKenzie Miller Will Direct SWEET CHARITY at Blank Theatre Company Photo

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Jamaal Fields-Green To Join MJ THE MUSICAL West End This January Photo

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LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December Photo

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MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL Opens In Hamburg Tonight Photo

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Check out a first-look image of MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL star Benét Monteiro in the title role ahead of Sunday's opening night festivities here!

Video: Disabled Performer Makenzie Morgan Gomez Releases 'Music and the Mirror (& Mob Photo

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MISERY & More Set for Peninsula Players Theatre 90th Season Photo

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The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNA Photo

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Matthew Broderick to Guest Star on ELSBETH with Son James Wilkie Broderick Photo

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Review: WINTER SOLSTICE at Rec Room Arts Photo

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Tickets For ANNIE at the Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week Photo

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Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award G Photo

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Blank Theatre Company announced its 2025 season with two full-length productions, a cabaret fundraiser, and new residency at The Greenhouse Theatre Center. The season includes SWEET CHARITY and more.

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How many shows has Neil Simon written?

Neil Simon has written 37 shows including Catch a Star (Sketches), Joy Ride (Sketches), Come Blow Your Horn (Playwright), Little Me (Bookwriter), Sweet Charity (Bookwriter), The Star-Spangled Girl (Playwright), Plaza Suite (Playwright), Promises, Promises (Bookwriter), Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Playwright), The Gingerbread Lady (Playwright), The Prisoner of Second Avenue (Playwright), The Sunshine Boys (Playwright), The Good Doctor (Playwright), God's Favorite (Playwright), California Suite (Playwright), Chapter Two (Playwright), They're Playing Our Song (Bookwriter), I Ought to Be in Pictures (Playwright), Fools (Playwright), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Playwright), Biloxi Blues (Playwright), Broadway Bound (Playwright), Rumors (Playwright), I Ought to Be in Pictures (Playwright), Lost in Yonkers (Playwright), Jake's Women (Playwright), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Playwright), London Suite (Playwright), The Goodbye Girl (Bookwriter), Proposals (Playwright), Hotel Suite (Playwright), The Dinner Party (Playwright), 45 Seconds From Broadway (Playwright), Rose's Dilemma (Playwright), The Odd Couple (Playwright), Barefoot in the Park (Playwright), The Neil Simon Plays (Playwright).

What awards has Neil Simon been nominated for?

Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Laughter On The 23rd Floor, Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Lost In Yonkers , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lost in Yonkers, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Lost in Yonkers, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lost in Yonkers, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Broadway Bound, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Broadway Bound, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Biloxi Blues, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Biloxi Blues, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Biloxi Blues, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for They're Playing Our Song, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for They're Playing Our Song, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for They're Playing Our Song , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Chapter Two , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Sunshine Boys, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Plaza Suite, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Odd Couple, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Barefoot in the Park and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Me.

What awards has Neil Simon won?

Neil Simon has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Lost in Yonkers, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lost in Yonkers, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Biloxi Blues, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs, and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple.

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