OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi presents Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play “Biloxi Blues” on Tuesday (March 5).
“Biloxi Blues” follows the adventures of Eugene Morris Jerome and his fellow Army inductees as they struggle through basic training near Biloxi in 1943.
Norm Easterbook described the hit play as a “witty and emotional rollercoaster.”
“With ‘Biloxi Blues,’ Neil Simon was able to bring a sense of humor and humanity while addressing the fears, anxieties and loneliness of young recruits headed to war,” Easterbrook said. “This is an amazing work and a must-see.”
Tickets for the 7 p.m. concert presented by Montana Repertory Theatre are from $28 to $33.50 for various seating and available by visiting the UM Box Office in the Student Union or by calling 662-915-7411.
“Biloxi Blues” is the second of three plays centered around 20-year-old Jerome, who is drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII. Throughout the play, Jerome is determined to accomplish three things: become a writer, not die in war and lose his virginity.
Montana Repertory Theatre, one of the oldest and most respected touring companies in the country, was established as a professional touring company in 1967.
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