Written by Patrick Chavis
It’s been two years since Neil Simon, one of the most well-known playwrights of his generation, passed away. He had a very successful career writing more than 30 different plays, often adapted into feature films. Simon’s plays were famous for being comedic but also dramatic. Before I started a deep dive into theatre, the name Neil Simon was well-known, like Einstein or Mother Teresa. Lost in Yonkers won the Pulitzer prize in 1991, and in a career that resulted in the creation of so many plays, it’s often known as one of the highlights of his career. The Costa Mesa Playhouse has now put on a production of this famous play. Under the precise direction of Wendy Ruth, the charm, the comedy, and the dangerous side of families are well performed almost the entire way through.
