Biloxi Blues, a play by Neil Simon, is the second in what is known as Simon's Eugene Trilogy, the first being Brighton Beach Memoirs, and the third being Broadway Bound. In it, Eugene Jerome, a teen in 1945 New York City, enlists in the Army in what would turn out to be the last year of World War II. Jerome is sent to Biloxi, Mississippi for basic training. During the training, he learns to cope with fellow soldiers of all walks of life, falls in love, loses his virginity in less than ideal circumstances, and more, all while having to cope with an abusive drill sergeant. In 1985, Biloxi Blues won the Tony Award for best play, and was made into a 1988 movie starring Matthew Broderick. A play is a common form of literature, usually consisting chiefly of dialog between characters, and usually intended for performance rather than reading. ... Neil Simon (born July 4, 1927 in The Bronx, New York City), is an American playwright and screenwriter. ... Brighton Beach Memoirs is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy by Neil Simon. ... Broadway Bound is a play by Neil Simon. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the United States, and is at the center of international finance, politics, communications, music, fashion, and culture. ... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb. ... Biloxi and Mississippi coast The city derived its name originally from the Biloxi, a native American tribe: Biloxi (Tribe) Biloxi is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award® (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American film and stage actor who is perhaps most widely known for his role as the protagonist in Ferris Buellers Day Off although the most successful film where he has a starring role is The Lion King. ...

External links

• Biloxi Blues at the Internet Movie Database
• Full Synopsis at BroadwayWorld.com