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Biloxi Blues

Book • 1985
Biloxi Blues is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon, following Eugene Morris Jerome as he undergoes military training in Biloxi, Mississippi during World War II. The play explores themes of identity, authority, and personal growth through Eugene's experiences with his fellow soldiers and the demanding Sergeant Toomey.

It is the second installment in Simon's Eugene trilogy, after 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' and before 'Broadway Bound'.

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Mentioned by Woody Harrelson as the play he auditioned for that significantly changed his career trajectory.
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Mentioned by Steve Zahn as his first professional play where he played Donald J. Carney.
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