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Name: Broadway bound
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Neil Simon

*Broadway Bound* is the concluding volume of Neil Simon’s semi‑autobiographical trilogy that began with *Brighton Beach Memoirs* and *Biloxi Blues*. The play focuses on Eugene Jerome and his older brother as they attempt to launch a career together as a comedy‑writing team, navigating the challenges of the theatrical world. In typical Simon style, the piece blends humor with keen observations of family, ambition, and the pursuit of creative success in American drama.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays

Authors: Neil Simon

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