Neil Simon

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter, and author who was born on July 4, 1927, in The Bronx, New York City. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and prolific playwrights in American history, with a career that spanned over five decades. Simon's work often focused on the trials and tribulations of middle-class life, and his plays were known for their wit, humor, and insight.

Simon began his career as a comedy writer in the 1940s, working on radio and television shows. He made his Broadway debut in 1961 with the play "Come Blow Your Horn," which was a commercial success and ran for over a year. This was followed by a string of successful plays, including "Barefoot in the Park," "The Odd Couple," "Sweet Charity," and "Plaza Suite."

"The Odd Couple," which premiered on Broadway in 1965, is perhaps Simon's most famous play. It tells the story of two mismatched roommates, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, and their hilarious attempts to live together. The play was a huge commercial success and was later adapted into a hit movie and a popular television series.

Simon's success on Broadway earned him numerous awards and accolades, including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play "Lost in Yonkers." He was also inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1983.

In addition to his work on Broadway, Simon also wrote for film and television. He wrote the screenplays for several successful movies, including "The Goodbye Girl," "The Heartbreak Kid," and "Biloxi Blues." He also wrote for television, creating the popular sitcom "The Odd Couple" and writing for shows such as "Your Show of Shows" and "The Phil Silvers Show."

Despite his success, Simon's personal life was marked by tragedy. He was married five times, and his second wife, actress Joan Baim, died by suicide in 1973. Simon wrote about his experiences in his play "Chapter Two," which premiered on Broadway in 1977.

Simon continued to write and produce plays well into his later years. His last Broadway production, "Rose's Dilemma," premiered in 2003. Simon passed away on August 26, 2018, at the age of 91. His legacy as one of the greatest American playwrights of all time lives on through his work, which continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

In conclusion, Neil Simon was a prolific and successful playwright, screenwriter, and author who left an indelible mark on American culture. His plays were known for their wit, humor, and insight into the trials and tribulations of middle-class life. He won numerous awards and accolades for his work, including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Despite personal tragedy, Simon continued to write and produce plays well into his later years, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee for the Neil Simon Play “Plaza Suite” starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker on March 4, 2020 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "MJ The Musical" starring Ephraim Sykes at the Neil simon Theatre on January 24, 2020 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Eric Chien (The Manipulator) during a press preview of "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2019 in New York City.

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"The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2019 in New York City.

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Dom Chambers (The Showman), Chris Cox (The Mentalist), Paul Dabek (The Trickster), Enzo Weyne (The Unforgettable), Kevin James (The Inventor) and Eric Chien (The Manipulator) during a press preview of "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for "The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays" at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 19, 2019 in New York City.

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Stephanie J. Block during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Stephanie J. Block and Cher during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Laurie Metcalf during the Opening Night Performance Curtain Call of Neil Simon's "Bighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

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Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes' starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane on February 1, 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes' starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane on February 1, 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

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Jarrod Spector and Micaela Diamond during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call of 'The Cher Show' at Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Ryan Worsing during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Legacy Robe honoring Ryan Worsing for 'The Cher Show' at The Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Ryan Worsing during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Legacy Robe honoring Ryan Worsi Photo

Ryan Worsing during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Legacy Robe honoring Ryan Worsing for 'The Cher Show' at The Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Teal Wicks, Ryan Worsing, Stephanie J. Block, Micaela Diamond during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Legacy Robe honoring Ryan Worsing for 'The Cher Show' at The Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Ryan Worsing during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Legacy Robe honoring Ryan Worsing for 'The Cher Show' at The Neil Simon Theatre on December 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Neil Simon memorial tribute on September 8, 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

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Cy Coleman with Neil Simon and Jessica James Attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City. November 1982

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Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2

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Jerry Seinfeld, Matthew Broderick, Neil Simon & Nathan Lane attending the Opening Night after party for the New David Mamet Play NOVEMBER at Restaurant Bond 45 in New York City. January 17, 2008

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Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn.taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2010.

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Nathan Lane with Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce attending the Opening Night after party for the New David Mamet Play NOVEMBER at Restaurant Bond 45 in New York City. January 17, 2008

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Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce arriving for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

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Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce arriving for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

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Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce attending the Opening Night after party for the New David Mamet Play NOVEMBER at Restaurant Bond 45 in New York City. January 17, 2008

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Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce attending the Broadway Opening Night Revival Performance of PROMISES,PROMISES at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. April 26, 2010

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Neil Simon & wife Elaine Joyce arriving for the Opening Night Performance of Eugene O'Neill's A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. April 9, 2007

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Neil Simon and Cy Coleman Attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City. November 1982

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Neil Simon and Jessica James Attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on November 1, 2082.

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Neil Simon and Marsha Mason Attending a Broadway show in New York City.
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Neil Simon and Marsha Mason Attending a Broadway show in New York City. October 1979

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Neil Simon and wife Diane Lander attend a broadway show on August 15, 1990 in New York City.

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Neil Simon and wife Diane Lander attend a broadway show on August 15, 1990 in New Yor Photo

Neil Simon and wife Diane Lander attend a broadway show on August 15, 1990 in New York City.

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Neil Simon and wife Elaine Joyce Attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. October 27, 2005

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Neil Simon with Hope Lange attend a broadway party on November 15, 2081 in New York City.

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Neil Simon with Hope Lange attend a broadway party on November 15, 2081 in New York City.

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Neil Simon with wife Elaine Joyce pictured at the Opening Night Arrivals of "Harvey" at Studio 54 New York City June 14, 2012

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Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach & Hal David.attending the After Party for the Opening Nigh Photo

Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach & Hal David.attending the After Party for the Opening Night Broadway performance for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. April 25, 2010.

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Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David take a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2010

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Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn.taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2010.

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Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2010.

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Theatre Marquee at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. October 7, 2010 Photo

Theatre Marquee at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. October 7, 2010

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Neil Simon attends a broadway party on November 15, 1981 in New York City.

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Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Bengal Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

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Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon attends the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'The Winslow Boy' at the American Airlines Theatre in New York City on October 17, 2013.

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Neil Simon attending the Opening Night Broadway Performance for 'Violet' at The American Airlines Theatre on April 20, 2014 in New York City.

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Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon attending the Opening Night Broadway Performance for 'Vio Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon attending the Opening Night Broadway Performance for 'Violet' at The American Airlines Theatre on April 20, 2014 in New York City.

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Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'The My Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' at Studio 54 in New York City on 11/13/2012

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Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'The Mystery of Edwin Photo

Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' at Studio 54 in New York City on 11/13/2012

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Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Caba Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Cabaret' at Studio 54 on April 24, 2014 in New York City.

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Victor Garber and Neil Simon attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on November 1, 1982.

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Victor Garber and Neil Simon attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on November 1, 1982.

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Mary Gordon Murray and Neil Simon attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME Photo

Mary Gordon Murray and Neil Simon attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on November 1, 1982.

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Mary Gordon Murray and Neil Simon attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME Photo

Mary Gordon Murray and Neil Simon attending a party after a performance of LITTLE ME at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on November 1, 1982.

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Neil Simon attends a broadway show on November 1, 1981 in New York City. Photo

Neil Simon attends a broadway show on November 1, 1981 in New York City.

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Marsha Mason and Neil Simon attend a movie premiere on October 15, 208 in New York Ci Photo

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon attend a movie premiere on October 15, 208 in New York City.

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Neil Simon attends the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'The Winslow Boy' at the American Airlines Theatre in New York City on October 17, 2013.

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Theatre Marquee for Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick starring in a revival of the Neil Simon Comedy THE ODD COUPLE.directed by Joe Mantello at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City.

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Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the After Party for the Opening Night Broadway performance for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. April 25, 2010

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Revival Performance of PROMISES,PROMI Photo

Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Revival Performance of PROMISES,PROMISES at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. April 26, 2010

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Neil Simon attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at Photo

Neil Simon attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. October 27, 2005

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Neil Simon arriving for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's

Neil Simon arriving for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Bighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Bighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009 Â© Walter McBride /

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Cast Board for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's

Cast Board for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Bighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night of Neil Simon's "Bighton Beach Memoirs" at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. October 25, 2009

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Atmosphere at the Opening Night After Party for Neil Simon's

Atmosphere at the Opening Night After Party for Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at Tavern On The Green Restaurant in New York City. October 25, 2009

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Neil Simon attending the After Party for the Opening Night Broadway performance for Photo

Neil Simon attending the After Party for the Opening Night Broadway performance for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. April 25, 2010

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the After Party for the Opening Night Broadway pe Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the After Party for the Opening Night Broadway performance for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. April 25, 2010

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Doris Roberts and Neil Simon Attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's Photo

Doris Roberts and Neil Simon Attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. October 27, 2005

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon.arriving for the Opening Night Performance of 'Bonnie & Cly Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon.arriving for the Opening Night Performance of 'Bonnie & Clyde' at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon attend a movie premiere on October 15, 208 in New York Ci Photo

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon attend a movie premiere on October 15, 208 in New York City.

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Neil Simon Attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at Photo

Neil Simon Attending the Opening night performance of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. October 27, 2005

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

Theatre Marquee at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. October 7, 2010 Photo

Theatre Marquee at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. October 7, 2010

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon

The Broadway Opening Night Arrivals for

The Broadway Opening Night Arrivals for "Angels In America" - Part One and Part Two at the Neil Simon Theatre on March 25, 2018 in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ANGELS IN AMERICA

Bob Colonna as Willie Clark, F. William Oakes as Al Lewis, and Lauren Ustaszewski as Photo

Bob Colonna as Willie Clark, F. William Oakes as Al Lewis, and Lauren Ustaszewski as The Actress in The Sunshine Boys, by Neil Simon.

From: Photo Flash: 2nd Story Theatre Presents THE SUNSHINE BOYS

Bob Colonna plays vaudevillian Willie Clark and F. William Oakes is featured as Al Le Photo

Bob Colonna plays vaudevillian Willie Clark and F. William Oakes is featured as Al Lewis in The Sunshine Boys, by Neil Simon.

From: Photo Flash: 2nd Story Theatre Presents THE SUNSHINE BOYS

CATS (Broadway): â€@iamandyhjones 4h4 hours ago Neil Simon Theatre For my firs Photo

CATS (Broadway): â€@iamandyhjones 4h4 hours ago Neil Simon Theatre For my first #catsbroadway #SIP I give you: a grown man at his JOB. @officialbroadwayworld

From: Photo Flash: Jellicle Cats Come Out to Play for Saturday Intermission Pics!

The new generation of ''Cats'' Historic cast portrait outside the Neil Simon Theatre Photo

The new generation of ''Cats'' Historic cast portrait outside the Neil Simon Theatre on July 14, 2016 in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: The Purrrrfect Cast Gets Ready to Bring CATS Back to Broadway!

The new generation of 'Cats' Historic cast portrait outside the Neil Simon Theatre o Photo

The new generation of 'Cats' Historic cast portrait outside the Neil Simon Theatre on July 14, 2016 in New York City.

From: FREEZE FRAME: Meet the New Generation of CATS on Broadway!

John McMartin Photo

From: Photo Flash: Remembering John McMartin

John McMartin and Michael McKean Photo

John McMartin and Michael McKean

From: Photo Flash: Remembering John McMartin

Bill Rauch, Robert Petkoff, John McMartin, Michael McKean, Bryan Cranston, Robert Sc Photo

Bill Rauch, Robert Petkoff, John McMartin, Michael McKean, Bryan Cranston, Robert Schenkkan

From: Photo Flash: Remembering John McMartin

Bill Rauch, John McMartin, Michael McKean, Bryan Cranston, Robert Schenkkan Photo

Bill Rauch, John McMartin, Michael McKean, Bryan Cranston, Robert Schenkkan

From: Photo Flash: Remembering John McMartin

Robert Petkoff and John McMartin Photo

Robert Petkoff and John McMartin

From: Photo Flash: Remembering John McMartin

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theat Photo

Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Broadway Revival of 'Cats' at the Neil Simon Theatre on May 10, 2016 in New York City.

From: Up on the Marquee: CATS

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Renee Elise Goldsberry Photo

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Renee Elise Goldsberry

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet of THE LAST SHIP with Sting, Edie Falco, Billy Joel & More

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Renee Elise Goldsberry Photo

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Renee Elise Goldsberry

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet of THE LAST SHIP with Sting, Edie Falco, Billy Joel & More

Lin-Manuel Miranda Photo

Lin-Manuel Miranda

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet of THE LAST SHIP with Sting, Edie Falco, Billy Joel & More

attends the Broadway Opening Night performance of ''The Last Ship'' at the Neil Simon Photo

attends the Broadway Opening Night performance of ''The Last Ship'' at the Neil Simon Theatre on October 26, 2014 in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet of THE LAST SHIP with Sting, Edie Falco, Billy Joel & More

Andrea Mariin, Martin Short, Shirley MacLaine, Guest & Robin Williams.attending the B Photo

Andrea Mariin, Martin Short, Shirley MacLaine, Guest & Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of ''Catch Me If You Can'' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams

Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of ''Catch Me If You Photo

Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of ''Catch Me If You Can'' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams

Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of ''Catch Me If You Photo

Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of ''Catch Me If You Can'' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams

Robin Williams, 57, had been touring ''Weapons of Self Destruction'' since September Photo

Robin Williams, 57, had been touring ''Weapons of Self Destruction'' since September 2008 and was scheduled to bring it to Broadway with a stop at the Neil Simon Theater - on April 23rd through the 29th and May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. His Broadway engage

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams

Robin Williams, 57, had been touring ''Weapons of Self Destruction'' since September Photo

Robin Williams, 57, had been touring ''Weapons of Self Destruction'' since September 2008 and was scheduled to bring it to Broadway with a stop at the Neil Simon Theater - on April 23rd through the 29th and May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. His Broadway engage

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce with Jason Alexander and the cast on the set of Broadway Photo

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce with Jason Alexander and the cast on the set of Broadway Bound. (Rear: Noah James, Jason Alexander, Neil Simon, Ian Alda, Elaine Joyce Front: Michael Mantell, Betsy Zajko, Gina Hecht, Allan Miller Set by Bruce Goodrich)

From: Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits Odyssey Theatre's BROADWAY BOUND

Neil Simon with Broadway Bound cast member Allan Miller Photo

Neil Simon with Broadway Bound cast member Allan Miller

From: Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits Odyssey Theatre's BROADWAY BOUND

Jason Alexander and the cast introduce Neil Simon to the audience Photo

Jason Alexander and the cast introduce Neil Simon to the audience

From: Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits Odyssey Theatre's BROADWAY BOUND

Neil Simon joins the audience in a standing ovation for the Odyssey''s Broadway Boun Photo

Neil Simon joins the audience in a standing ovation for the Odyssey''s Broadway Bound.

From: Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits Odyssey Theatre's BROADWAY BOUND

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of CABARET

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Lou Reed

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE WINSLOW BOY!

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE WINSLOW BOY!

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE WINSLOW BOY!

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE WINSLOW BOY!

BIG FISH- Neil Simon Theatre. Photo Credit: Walter McBride Photo

BIG FISH- Neil Simon Theatre. Photo Credit: Walter McBride

From: Photo Flash Special: Up on the Marquee- Fall 2013 Edition

Neil Simon
Photo

From: Photo Coverage: PICNIC's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: Alan Cumming, Susan Lucci, and More Gather for Marvin Hamlisch Memorial - Arrivals

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: Stars on the HARVEY Opening Night Red Carpet

Neil Simon with wife Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon with wife Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: Stars on the HARVEY Opening Night Red Carpet

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Arrivals - Laura Osnes, Jim Parsons & More!

David Garrison, Neil Simon, Jenn Harris Photo

David Garrison, Neil Simon, Jenn Harris

From: Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL

Stephen Bienskie, Neil Simon Photo

Stephen Bienskie, Neil Simon

From: Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce and Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: THE ROAD TO MECCA Opening Night Arrivals!

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: BONNIE & CLYDE Opening Night Red Carpet

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Bengal Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Starry Theatre Arrivals

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Bengal Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Starry Theatre Arrivals

Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce attending the Opening Night Performance After Party for 'H Photo

Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce attending the Opening Night Performance After Party for 'How To Succeed In Business...' in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: HOW TO SUCCEED's Starry Opening Night After-Party!

Neil Simon attending the Opening Night Performance After Party for 'How To Succeed I Photo

Neil Simon attending the Opening Night Performance After Party for 'How To Succeed In Business...' in New York City.

From: Photo Coverage: HOW TO SUCCEED's Starry Opening Night After-Party!

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran -

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran - "Promises, Promises" at the Broadway Theatre on 4/25/2010

From: Photo Coverage: 2010 Curtain Call Highlights - Part One

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Party!

Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach & Hal David Photo

Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach & Hal David

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Party!

Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach & Hal David Photo

Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach & Hal David

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Party!

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon Photo

Elaine Joyce & Neil Simon

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Party!

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Red Carpet Part 2

Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Red Carpet Part 2

Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon & Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Red Carpet Part 2

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran Photo

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford Photo

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran Photo

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran Photo

Neil Simon, Sean Hayes, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, R Photo

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, R Photo

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, To Photo

Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn, Katie Finneran

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, R Photo

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, R Photo

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, R Photo

Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Dick Latessa, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, R Photo

Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Dick Latessa, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Katie Finneran

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Sean Hayes, Neil Simon, Rob Ashford & Burt Bacharach Photo

Sean Hayes, Neil Simon, Rob Ashford & Burt Bacharach

From: Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES Opening Night Curtain Call!

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Dennis Boutsikaris, and Noah Robbins Photo

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Dennis Boutsikaris, and Noah Robbins

From: Photo Spotlight: THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Close on Broadway November 1st

David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, and Dennis Boutsikaris Photo

David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, and Dennis Boutsikaris

From: Photo Spotlight: THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Close on Broadway November 1st

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Spotlight: THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Close on Broadway November 1st

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce Photo

Neil Simon and Elaine Joyce

From: Photo Coverage: Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre

Neil Simon Photo

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Alexandra Socha, Jessica Hecht, Neil Simon, Gracie Bea Lawrence, and Allan Miller Photo

Alexandra Socha, Jessica Hecht, Neil Simon, Gracie Bea Lawrence, and Allan Miller

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Noah Robbins, and Santino Fontana Photo

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Noah Robbins, and Santino Fontana

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Noah Robbins, and Santino Fontana Photo

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Noah Robbins, and Santino Fontana

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, and Noah Robins Photo

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, and Noah Robins

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Dennis Boutsikaris, and Noah Robbins Photo

Josh Grisetti, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Dennis Boutsikaris, and Noah Robbins

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, and Dennis Boutsikaris Photo

David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, and Dennis Boutsikaris

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Alexandra Socha, Jessica Hecht, Noah Robbins, David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simo Photo

Alexandra Socha, Jessica Hecht, Noah Robbins, David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Dennis Boutsikaris, Josh Grisetti, and Santino Fontana

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Alexandra Socha, Jessica Hecht, Noah Robbins, David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simo Photo

Alexandra Socha, Jessica Hecht, Noah Robbins, David Cromer, Laurie Metcalf, Neil Simon, Dennis Boutsikaris, Josh Grisetti, Santino Fontana, Allan Miller, and Gracie Bea Lawrence

From: Photo Coverage: 'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Cast Meets The Press

Josh Grisetti, Neil Simon and Noah Robbins Photo

Josh Grisetti, Neil Simon and Noah Robbins

From: Photo Flash: THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' 'Eugenes', Robbins and Grisetti

Neil Simon Productions

Plaza Suite

[West End, 2024]

Writer

Promises, Promises

[Off-Broadway, 1997]

Adaptation

California Suite

[Broadway, 1976]

Theatre Owner / Operator

Writing

The Gingerbread Lady

Playwright

Playwright

I Ought to Be in Pictures

Playwright

Playwright

The Sunshine Boys

Playwright

The Star-Spangled Girl

Playwright

Playwright

Lost in Yonkers

Playwright

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Playwright

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Playwright

Playwright

I Ought to Be in Pictures

Playwright

The Good Doctor

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Come Blow Your Horn

Playwright

California Suite

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

Playwright

The Neil Simon Plays

Playwright

Playwright

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Playwright

The Dinner Party

Playwright

45 Seconds From Broadway

Playwright

Playwright

Barefoot in the Park

Playwright

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Playwright

Playwright

Sketches
Bookwriter

The Goodbye Girl

Bookwriter

Sketches

Bookwriter

Promises, Promises

Bookwriter

Bookwriter

They're Playing Our Song

Bookwriter

Neil Simon Movies

Come Blow Your Horn
[ 1963 ] writer

After the Fox
[ 1966 ] writer

Barefoot in the Park
[ 1967 ] writer

The Out of Towners
[ 1970 ] writer

Star Spangled Girl
[ 1971 ] writer

Plaza Suite
[ 1971 ] writer

Last of the Red Hot Lovers
[ 1972 ] writer

The Heartbreak Kid
[ 1972 ] writer

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
[ 1975 ] writer

The Sunshine Boys
[ 1975 ] writer

Murder by Death
[ 1976 ] writer

The Goodbye Girl
[ 1977 ] writer

The Cheap Detective
[ 1978 ] writer

California Suite
[ 1978 ] writer

Chapter Two
[ 1979 ] writer

Seems Like Old Times
[ 1980 ] writer

Only When I Laugh
[ 1981 ] producer

I Ought to Be in Pictures
[ 1982 ] producer

Max Dugan Returns
[ 1983 ] producer

The Slugger's Wife
[ 1985 ] writer

Brighton Beach Memoirs
[ 1986 ] writer

Biloxi Blues
[ 1988 ] writer

The Marrying Man
[ 1991 ] writer

The Odd Couple II
[ 1998 ] producer

Neil Simon Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Comedy

Neil SimonLaughter On The 23rd Floor

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Comedy

Neil SimonLost In Yonkers

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding New Play

Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers

winner

Drama League Awards - 1991 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Neil Simon

winner

The Pulitzer Prize - 1991 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers

winner

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers

The Pulitzer Prize - 1987 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Neil Simon, Broadway Bound

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Broadway Bound

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Play

Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues

winner

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Play

Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs

winner

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Musical of the Year

Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Music

Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Book of a Musical

Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Chapter Two

Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Sunshine Boys

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Plaza Suite

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Odd Couple

winner

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Play

Neil Simon , The Odd Couple

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Play

Neil Simon, The Odd Couple

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Play

Neil Simon, Barefoot in the Park

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Neil Simon, Little Me

Neil Simon Videos

Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold Video

Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Photos/Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Two Years on Broadway Video

Photos/Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Two Years on Broadway

by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

Video: Old Friends Lonny Price & Jim Walton Reunite to Celebrate MERRILY WE ROLL ALON Video

Video: Old Friends Lonny Price & Jim Walton Reunite to Celebrate MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 16, 2023

Photos & Video: MJ Celebrates Halloween With Special 'Thriller' Performance Video

Photos & Video: MJ Celebrates Halloween With Special 'Thriller' Performance

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Ac Video

Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards

by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

Photos/Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway Video

Photos/Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on Broadway

by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month Video

Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month

by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

BWW Poll: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' A Thanksgiving Song or Christmas Song? Video

BWW Poll: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' A Thanksgiving Song or Christmas Song?

by Social Watch - Nov 23, 2022

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Halloween With a Special Performance of 'Thriller' Video

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Halloween With a Special Performance of 'Thriller'

by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levit Video

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West

by Sneak Peek - Sep 29, 2022

VIDEO: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Celebrate 20 Years of HAIRSPRAY Video

VIDEO: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Celebrate 20 Years of HAIRSPRAY

by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Aug 15, 2022

VIDEO: Myles Frost and the Cast of MJ the Musical Perform 'Smooth Criminal' Video

VIDEO: Myles Frost and the Cast of MJ the Musical Perform 'Smooth Criminal'

by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022

TV: Recap the Tony-Nominated Shows of the Season! Video

TV: Recap the Tony-Nominated Shows of the Season!

by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2022

VIDEO: First Look At Marsha Mason In LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage Video

VIDEO: First Look At Marsha Mason In LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage

by Alan Henry - Apr 26, 2022

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick in PLAZA SUITE Video

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick in PLAZA SUITE

by Show Highlights - Apr 5, 2022

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Op Video

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Opening Night Red Carpet

by Red Carpet - Mar 30, 2022

VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise! Video

VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise!

by Candace Cordelia - Mar 27, 2022

VIDEO: Watch Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Take First Bows in PLAZA SUIT Video

VIDEO: Watch Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Take First Bows in PLAZA SUITE

by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2022

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker Discuss PLAZA SUITE on CBS SUNDAY M Video

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker Discuss PLAZA SUITE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 20, 2022

VIDEO: MJ Cast Hits the Red Carpet to Celebrate Opening Night! Video

VIDEO: MJ Cast Hits the Red Carpet to Celebrate Opening Night!

by Opening Night - Feb 2, 2022

Neil Simon News

Broadway Star Bernadette Peters Takes the Stage At Westport Country Playhouse In May Photo

Broadway Star Bernadette Peters Takes the Stage At Westport Country Playhouse In May

Join Broadway legend Bernadette Peters for an unforgettable night at the Westport Country Playhouse on May 19. Don't miss this special performance by one of Broadway's finest talents.

Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Developmen Photo

Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Development Deal and Stage Run With Broadway Producers

Joanna Pickering's brand-new plays have found development success and plans for staged runs commencing in fall 2024 to 2025.

Final Melbourne Performances on Sale For THE ODD COUPLE Photo

Final Melbourne Performances on Sale For THE ODD COUPLE

Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple which will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 18 May and the Theatre Royal Sydney from 27 June. Due to huge demand, extra Melbourne performances have been scheduled up until 23 June, on presale now and on sale from tomorrow.

LUNENBERG Begins Performances At The Public Theatre This May Photo

LUNENBERG Begins Performances At The Public Theatre This May

The Public Theatre will present the U.S. premiere of Lunenburg, running May 3 – 12.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards Photo

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada Photo

Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada

Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Theater Breaking Through Barriers' Production of Neil Si Photo

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Theater Breaking Through Barriers' Production of Neil Simon's I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES

Theater Breaking Through Barriers will present the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon's brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center! Photo

Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.

Adjusted Realists In Association With Weber State University Presents The New York Pr Photo

Adjusted Realists In Association With Weber State University Presents The New York Premiere Of RED DAYS

Experience the New York Premiere of RED DAYS, presented by Adjusted Realists and Weber State University.

New Block of Tickets Available for MJ Through January 2025 Photo

New Block of Tickets Available for MJ Through January 2025

A new block of tickets for MJ are now on sale for performances through January 5, 2025. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DA Photo

Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555

Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.

Photos: Comienzan los ensayos de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N dirigido por Antonio Bander Photo

Photos: Comienzan los ensayos de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N dirigido por Antonio Banderas

El estreno será el 6 de junio en el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2024 Photo

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN Comes to Santa Paula Theater Center Photo

Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN Comes to Santa Paula Theater Center

Santa Paula Theater Center has announced the second Main Stage show of Season 2024, Martin McDonagh’s HANGMEN, from April 12th - May 12th, 2024 with performances on Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM.

ANNIE is Coming to the Washington Pavilion This Spring Photo

ANNIE is Coming to the Washington Pavilion This Spring

The Washington Pavilion will present ANNIE! See when and where to catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE ODD COUPLE Female Version To Be Presented At Women's Theatre Collective Photo

THE ODD COUPLE Female Version To Be Presented At Women's Theatre Collective

Catch Neil Simon's hilarious comedy, THE ODD COUPLE - FEMALE VERSION, brought to you by Women's Theatre Collective in Sacramento. Witness the clash of personalities between Olive Madison and Florence Unger in this classic play about friendship and differences.

Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold Photo

Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold

MJ the Musical is launching a 'Double Platinum' sweepstakes in celebration of 2 million tickets sold worldwide. Learn more and see how to enter!

Lynne Kaufman's World Premiere of EXTREME ACTS to Play at The Marsh SF Photo

Lynne Kaufman's World Premiere of EXTREME ACTS to Play at The Marsh SF

The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of Extreme Acts, the thought-provoking latest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, directed by Molly Noble. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings Photo

Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings

Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Listen: Bernadette Peters Would Rather Play Sweeney Todd Than Mrs. Lovett Photo

Listen: Bernadette Peters Would Rather Play Sweeney Todd Than Mrs. Lovett

Listen to Bernadette Peters as she shares which Sondheim role she would like to play and more in a new interview in which she talks about Sweeney Todd, her past work and more!

Neil Simon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Neil Simon written?

Neil Simon has written 37 shows including Catch a Star (Sketches), Joy Ride (Sketches), Come Blow Your Horn (Playwright), Little Me (Bookwriter), Sweet Charity (Bookwriter), The Star-Spangled Girl (Playwright), Plaza Suite (Playwright), Promises, Promises (Bookwriter), Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Playwright), The Gingerbread Lady (Playwright), The Prisoner of Second Avenue (Playwright), The Sunshine Boys (Playwright), The Good Doctor (Playwright), God's Favorite (Playwright), California Suite (Playwright), Chapter Two (Playwright), They're Playing Our Song (Bookwriter), I Ought to Be in Pictures (Playwright), Fools (Playwright), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Playwright), Biloxi Blues (Playwright), Broadway Bound (Playwright), Rumors (Playwright), I Ought to Be in Pictures (Playwright), Lost in Yonkers (Playwright), Jake's Women (Playwright), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Playwright), London Suite (Playwright), The Goodbye Girl (Bookwriter), Proposals (Playwright), Hotel Suite (Playwright), The Dinner Party (Playwright), 45 Seconds From Broadway (Playwright), Rose's Dilemma (Playwright), The Odd Couple (Playwright), Barefoot in the Park (Playwright), The Neil Simon Plays (Playwright).

What awards has Neil Simon been nominated for?

Neil Simon has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Comedy at the Olivier Awards for "Laughter On The 23rd Floor" and "Lost In Yonkers," Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Lost in Yonkers," and a Unique Contribution to the Theatre at the Drama League Awards. He also received nominations for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Lost in Yonkers" and "Broadway Bound." Simon's nominations include Best Play at the Tony Awards for various productions such as "Biloxi Blues," "Brighton Beach Memoirs," "The Odd Couple," and "Barefoot in the Park." Additionally, he was recognized for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "They're Playing Our Song" and received nominations for Outstanding Music and Best Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk and Tony Awards respectively for the same production.

What awards has Neil Simon won?

Neil Simon has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Lost in Yonkers," the Tony Award for Best Play for "Lost in Yonkers" and "Biloxi Blues," the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play for "Brighton Beach Memoirs," and another Tony Award for Best Play for "The Odd Couple."

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