Neil Simon Knihy

This omnibus edition combines Neil Simon's memoirs, "Rewrites" and "The Play Goes On," chronicling his remarkable five-decade career as America's greatest playwright. With humor and insight, he reflects on his life, family, and the evolution of modern entertainment, capturing both triumphs and personal losses.

This collection features five of Neil Simon's most beloved plays, showcasing his signature wit and humor. Included are "Rumors," "Jake's Women," "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," "London Suite," and the acclaimed "Lost in Yonkers," which won both the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. The volume highlights Simon's ability to blend comedy with poignant themes, making it a significant addition to the repertoire of American theater.

Touching personal memories and reflections intertwine with anecdotes about the writing life in this engaging narrative. The author shares hilarious stories featuring some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, providing a unique glimpse into their world. With a blend of humor and insight, this book offers readers an enjoyable and heartfelt exploration of the creative process and the experiences that shape a writer's journey.

Genre: Dramatic ComedyCharacters: 3 males, 3 femalesScenery: Interior Maureen Stapleton won Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actress for the role of Evy Meara, a popular singer who has hit the skids. After a short stay in rehab, her best friend age-defying Toby, her daughter Polly, and Jimmy Perry, a gay actor try to help her adjust to sobriety with a jolly birthday party. Enter Lou Tanner, a former lover, who ends up giving her a black eye. The party is a wash out, the "gingerb

Leon Tolchinsky is ecstatic. He’s landed a terrific teaching job in an idyllic Russian hamlet. When he arrives, he finds people sweeping dust from the stoops back into their houses and people milking upside down to get more cream. The town has been cursed with Chronic Stupidity for two hundred years, and Leon’s job is to break the curse. No one tells him that if he stays over twenty-four hours and fails to break the curse, he too becomes stupid. But he has fallen in love with a girl so stupid, she has only recently learned how to sit down.