THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS's Two 'Eugenes', Robbins and Grisetti Profiled in The New York Post
by Eddie Varley - Oct 25, 2009
THE Neil Simon Plays are the first Broadway revivals of two of Neil Simon's beloved Eugene Morris Jerome plays, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound, directed by David Cromer. Brighton Beach Memoirs opens tonight, Sunday, October 25 at the Nederlander Theatre. Broadway Bound joins Brighton Beach Memoirs in repertory on November 18, with opening night on Thursday, December 10
Neil Simon Praises Next to Normal, Talks Nerves to the NY Times
by Robert Diamond - Oct 25, 2009
Neil Simon gave a wide-ranging interview to the New York Times earlier this week, in which he discusses his nerves about the dual revivals of Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound which are being revived in repertory for the first time since the 1980s when the productions first opened.
Photo Flash: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opens Tonight
by Robert Diamond - Oct 25, 2009
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, the first of THE Neil Simon PLAYS, directed by David Cromer, opens tonight, Sunday, October 25. BROADWAY BOUND will join BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS in repertory on November 18, 2009.
NY Post & Wall Street Journal Feature THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009
THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS are the first Broadway revivals of two of Neil Simon's beloved Eugene Morris Jerome plays, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound, directed by David Cromer. Brighton Beach Memoirs is currently in previews and opens this Sunday, October 25 at the Nederlander Theatre. Broadway Bound joins Brighton Beach Memoirs in repertory on November 18, with opening night on Thursday, December 10. THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS have been making headlines lately in some of the city's most high profile papers, receiving special features in the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal today.
THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Announce Student Rush Policy
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 8, 2009
The producers of THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS have announced a student rush policy. A limited number of $30 tickets will be made available for purchase by students, available at the box office on the day of the performance only. Two tickets per valid student ID. Student rush tickets are subject to availability and the number of student tickets for each performance may vary.
THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Begin Previews Tomorrow, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 1, 2009
THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS begin performances tomorrow night at the Nederlander Theatre with the first preview of Brighton Beach Memoirs. The production, directed by David Cromer (Our Town), will open October 25.
The Nederlander Theatre Box Office Opens Today For THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2009
The Nederlander Theatre box office opens today, August 31 at 10:00 AM for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, the first Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. The box office will be open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Nederlander Theatre is located at 208 West 41st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
The Nederlander Theatre Box Office Opens For THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS August 31
by Charlie Piane - Aug 28, 2009
The Nederlander Theatre box office opens Monday, August 31 at 10:00 AM for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, the first Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. The box office will be open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Nederlander Theatre is located at 208 West 41st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press
by Peter James Zielinski - Aug 25, 2009
The first Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND, two of Simon's beloved semi-autobiographical 'Eugene Jerome' plays will be directed by David Cromer (Our Town) and will play the beautifully restored Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Rehearsals began in New York on Monday, August 24th and the cast and creative team took a moment to meet and greet the press. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to mingle with the talented theatrical team!
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS & BROADWAY BOUND Launch Official Website
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009
The upcoming Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND, collectively known as The Neil Simon Plays, have just launched their official website. The new site allows you to access cast and staff information, purchase tickets, and more! To check out the site, visit www.theneilsimonplays.com.
Photo Flash: THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' 'Eugenes', Robbins and Grisetti
by Eddie Varley - Aug 7, 2009
Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 7 for THE Neil Simon PLAYS, new productions of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. Specially priced preview tickets for $50-$35 (not including Saturday evening performances) will be available for both plays if ordered by September 6. Regular priced tickets are $100-$65. Tickets will be available at www.Ticketmaster.com.
'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' To Offer Discount Priced Preview Tickets Starting 8/7, Rehearsals Begin 8/24
by Eddie Varley - Aug 6, 2009
Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 7 for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, new productions of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. Specially priced preview tickets for $50-$35 (not including Saturday evening performances) will be available for both plays if ordered by September 6. Regular priced tickets are $100-$65. Tickets will be available at www.Ticketmaster.com.
'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Set For The Nederlander
by Eddie Varley - Jun 17, 2009
Producers Emanuel Azenberg and Ira Pittelman are pleased to announce that THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, new productions of Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND, will play Broadway's beautifully restored Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The productions will be directed by David Cromer (Our Town).
Metcalf, Grisetti, Boutsikaris, Robbins, and More Set For 'BRIGHTON BEACH' and 'BROADWAY BOUND' Casts
by Eddie Varley - May 27, 2009
Producers Emanuel Azenberg and Ira Pittelman are pleased to announce casting for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS - new productions of two of Neil Simon's most beloved and successful works, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. David Cromer (currently represented in New York with the critically acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town) directs THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, which will be performed in repertory at a theatre to be announced.
Tharon Musser, Legendary Lighting Designer, Dead at 84
by Eddie Varley - Apr 19, 2009
Tharon Musser was universally considered the 'Dean of American Lighting Designers'. She graduated from Berea College in 1946 and attended Yale University before moving to New York City to begin her career. Her first Broadway lighting work was Jose Quintero's staging of Eugene O'Neill's Long Days Journey into Night (1956) at the original Helen Hayes Theatre.