So when Mimsie suddenly locks herself up in the bathroom minutes before her wedding, all hell breaks loose. When the play starts, you see Norma begging her daughter to come out. Unable to persuade her, she calls up her husband who is downstaires in the midst of preparations. He freaks out when he hears what his wife has to say, and both - start from requesting Mimsie to come out, then go on to intimidating her, then blackmailing her and then again begging. Beyond the fact that both are obviously worried for their daughter, they have their own specific reasons to be annoyed.
Norma - earlier so thrilled by the preparations - is scared that a canceled wedding will cause her embarrassment. Roy - on his part - has spent a great deal on the marriage and like most men, is fretting about the costs. So after itemizing the large sums of money he's spent on heaps of food, liqour and musicians, he yells to her, "Mimsey, this is your father.
I want you and your four hundred dollar wedding dress out of there in five seconds! View all 3 comments. Jun 11, MATFiction rated it liked it. Interesting play, liked the idea of 3 parts. Love the final Act, really cool concept. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This three-act play or series of playlets is thought to be a comedy. I consider it a tragedy. In each act or playlet, the characters have been going about their business, living lives of quiet desperation, until a central event which occurs during their stay at the Plaza Hotel in New York City blows their world right open and reveals to them how pathetic they truly are.
The difference between their aspirations and their reality is too stark to be ignored. I'd be curious to know if anyone who h This three-act play or series of playlets is thought to be a comedy.
I'd be curious to know if anyone who has seen this performed live had a different experience. The audiobook which was produced in the late s with an all-star cast made the material seem dated and the characters appear to be mere caricatures.
This was not the best exposure to Mr. Simon's work. I gave it four stars exclusively for the very last act; absolutely hilarious! It's a must-read comedy. May 20, Madeline rated it really liked it Shelves: plays-or-poetry , audiobook. What a great dramatized audiobook. Story 1: is about a married couple celebrating their anniversary. I found this to be very sad in so many ways. Story 2: A married woman meets her high school sweetheart after being apart for 17 years. I really enjoyed this one. Story 3: A young girl is crying in the bathroom of her wedding day.
Her parents are outside the door trying to get her to come out. My least What a great dramatized audiobook. My least favorite story as it contains lots of drama and intense emotions.
Apr 04, Laura rated it liked it. You know, as Neil Simon goes, I was surprised that this play takes a pretty dark view of marriage. It's nothing earth-shattering, but enjoyable. Oct 28, Anna rated it liked it Shelves: plays. I love Neil Simon, the substantive joy, and quick clip of his plays. I am endeared by the mid-century shtick. I was drawn to this while battling the blues, and it was good company.
Act I is the best one, which gives this play a teetering feel about it. I don't know I feel guilty about how much I love Neil Simon's plays. Maybe I shouldn't feel guilty, but I do. Why shouldn't I? But Plaza Suite -- despite the amazing cast in this L. Theatreworks audio performance Marsha Mason was the best, Ed Asner was the most disappointing, and JoBeth Williams was the most insufferable I don't know Theatreworks audio performance Marsha Mason was the best, Ed Asner was the most disappointing, and JoBeth Williams was the most insufferable -- is pretty bad.
Two of the three scenarios are dated; the performances are dated; the dialogue is dated; the jokes rarely land; and the Neil Simon voice just gets lost in an avalanche of whining and complaining.
Hang on That's true, but it's not always so obvious. Aug 05, Lindsay K. Boucher rated it liked it Recommends it for: those who like Neil Simon. This is not one of my favorite Neil Simon plays. Jose Ocasio Broadway debut. Waiter Mamaroneck Visitor From Mamaroneck. Waiter Hollywood Visitor From Hollywood. Press Representative: Cheryl Sue Dolby. Barbara Baxley. Feb 13, - Jun 07, Peggy Cass. Jan 05, - May 21, Jun 08, - Oct 03, Don Porter. Jun 09, - Jan 03, May 25, - Jun 06, Gary Barton.
Tony-winning composer Marc Shaiman has been recruited to pen original music for the upcoming Broadway revival of Neil Simon's comedy Plaza Suite. The previously announced production, directed by John Benjamin Hickey, will begin previews on March 13, and officially open on April 13 at the Hudson Theatre.
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will star. Shaiman previously contributed to the work of Neil Simon in , when he crafted music for a Broadway revival of T he Odd Couple , which also starred Broderick. In the first scene, Matthau's wife Maureen Stapleton , discovers that he is fooling around with his secretary. In the next episode, Matthau portrays a producer who calls an old flame for a rendezvous - but the lady has more on her mind than romance.
In the final sequence, Matthau and Lee Grant are the frustrated parents of a bride-to-be who has locked herself in the bathroom - moments before the wedding!
A delightful comedy, Plaza Suite is written in Neil Simon's sensitive and sophisticated style. Parental guidance Plaza Suite. Once you select Rent you'll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it.
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