Set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York in September 1937, this coming of age comedy focuses, thru the eyes of its narrator, 15-year old Eugene Morris Jerome, writer-to-be and alternately perplexed and perceptive observer and guide, on life with the Jerome family. Eugene is a Polish Jewish more...
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Matthew Broderick, who won a Tony Award for his role in the original Broadway production of Brighton Beach Memoirs, has since built an impressive career with notable performances in both theater and film. more...
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Elizabeth Franz, a distinguished American actress, brought her exceptional talent to the Broadway stage in 2010 with her role in Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs," further solidifying her legacy in theater. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1983 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Matthew Broderick was nominated but did not win.
1983 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Matthew Broderick won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Zeljko Ivanek was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Elizabeth Franz was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
David Mitchell Scenic Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Gene Saks Director
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer
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