Overview

Synopsis

Brighton Beach Memoirs is the first play in Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical comedic Eugene trilogy, which also includes Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound. The story of Brighton Beach Memoirs follows almost 15-year-old Eugene Jerome as he grows up in 1937 Brooklyn. Eugene learns about girls, family, relationships, and the impending war. Eugene makes many witty observations about life and the need for family throughout the play, as he interacts with his passionate, quirky Polish-Jewish relatives.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1982
Genres
Comedy, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
brighton beach, brooklyn, new york, september, 1937
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Male, Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Early Teen, Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult Characters

Guide Written By:

Cindi Calhoun

Cindi Calhoun

Theatre teacher, director, writer, and seamstress