Neil Simon, the prolific playwright who produced a string of comic smashes and was the most commercially successful American playwright in the latter half of the 20th century, died August 26 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital following complications from pneumonia. He was 91 years old. He was surrounded by his wife, Elaine Joyce Simon, and his daughters, Ellen and Nancy Simon.
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Plaza Suite (2021) Opened Unknown |
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Promises, Promises (2010) Opened Apr 25, 2010 |
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Broadway Bound |
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Brighton Beach Memoirs (2009) Opened Oct 25, 2009 |
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Barefoot in the Park (2006) Opened Feb 16, 2006 |
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The Odd Couple (2005) Opened Oct 27, 2005 |
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Sweet Charity (2005) Opened May 4, 2005 |
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45 Seconds from Broadway (2001) Opened Nov 11, 2001 |
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The Dinner Party (2000) Opened Oct 19, 2000 |
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Little Me (1998) Opened Nov 12, 1998 |
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Drama Desk Award | |||
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1979 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | They're Playing Our Song | Nominee |
New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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1985 | Best Play | Biloxi Blues | Nominee |
1983 | Best Play | Brighton Beach Memoirs | Winner |
1965 | Best Play | The Odd Couple | Nominee |
Pulitzer Prize | |||
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1991 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Lost in Yonkers | Winner |
1987 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Broadway Bound | Nominee |
Tony Award | |||
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1979 | Best Book of a Musical | They're Playing Our Song | Nominee |
1974 | Best Original Score | The Good Doctor | Nominee |
1965 | Author of a Play | The Odd Couple | Winner |
1963 | Author of a Musical | Little Me | Nominee |