Biloxi Blues
Comedy - Original
Neil Simon Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 19, 1985
- Opening Date: March 28, 1985
- Closing Date: June 28, 1986
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 524
Playwright: Neil Simon
Synopsis
In the second installment of Neil Simon's autobiographical Brighton Beach trilogy, Eugene Jerome (a fictionalized version of Simon) goes into basic training to serve in World War II, finding romance and developing his writing talents by observing the diverse group of men he serves with — and the strange sergeant he serves under.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Matthew Broderick | Eugene Morris Jerome |
| Randall Edwards | Rowena | |
| Barry Miller | Arnold Epstein | |
| Penelope Ann Miller | Daisy Hannigan | |
| Matt Mulhern | Joseph Wykowski | |
 |
Alan Ruck | Don Carney |
 |
William Sadler | Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey |
| Geoffrey Sharp | James Hennesey |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Neil Simon | Writer |
 |
Gene Saks | Director |
| David Mitchell | Scenic Design | |
 |
Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| Tharon Musser | Lighting Design | |
| Thomas Morse | Sound Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Most Promising Male Performer | William Sadler | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Gene Saks | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Barry Miller | Winner |
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | William Sadler | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Best Play | Neil Simon | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Debut Performance | Barry Miller | Winner |
| 1985 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Theatre World Award | Barry Miller | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Direction of a Play | Gene Saks | Winner |
| 1985 | Featured Actor in a Play | Barry Miller | Winner |
| 1985 | Play | Winner |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jun. 29, 1986 | 4 | $136,340 - |
$27,534 | $21.51 - |
6337 1336 |
8 0 |
59.29% | 9.04% |
| Jun. 22, 1986 | 3 | $108,806 - |
$3,830 | $20.26 - |
5371 1336 |
8 0 |
50.25% | 2.62% |
| Jun. 15, 1986 | 2 | $104,976 - |
$4,608 | $20.62 - |
5091 1336 |
8 0 |
47.63% | 1.62% |
| Jun. 8, 1986 | 1 | $100,368 - |
- | $20.41 - |
4918 1336 |
8 0 |
46.01% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$450,490 - |
$20.70 | 21717 42752 |
32 0 |
50.80 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$10,760,653 - |
$25.67 $0.00 |
410573 598528 |
448 0 |
68.60 % | |||
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