Broadway Bound
Broadway Bound
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Brief
120
Play • Fiction
Brighton Beach, New York • 1940s
1986
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Broadway Bound, Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play, follows brothers Eugene and Stanley trying to break into comedy writing amid their parents’ failing marriage. Set in 1949 Brooklyn, the two siblings secure an opportunity with CBS, but their success causes tension within their dysfunctional family. Alongside their professional journey, the play explores themes of ambition, familial bonds, and generational conflict. Topics of infidelity and familial discord are discussed.
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Melancholic
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
471 ratings
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Review Roundup
Neil Simon's Broadway Bound has been praised for its witty dialogue and heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and personal aspirations. Critics commend the well-crafted characters and emotional depth, though some note that the pacing can be uneven at times. Overall, it remains a touching and humorous portrayal of ambition and relationships.
Who Should Read Broadway Bound?
Readers who enjoy familial dramas with humor, like Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman or Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, will appreciate Neil Simon's Broadway Bound. The play delves into the aspirations and struggles of two brothers trying to break into show business while dealing with family dynamics.
471 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
120
Play • Fiction
Brighton Beach, New York • 1940s
1986
Adult
18+ years
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