Lost in Yonkers Audiobook, by Neil Simon Play Audiobook Sample

Lost in Yonkers Audiobook

Lost in Yonkers Audiobook, by Neil Simon Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Barbara Bain, Dan Castellaneta, and full cast Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2002 Format: Original Staging Audiobook ISBN:

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Set in Yonkers in 1942, two boys, aged 13 and 16, must spend one year with their austere and demanding grandmother. While the war rages in Europe, Jay and Arty learn the ropes from Uncle Louis and assorted relatives, all peculiar characters. Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play is performed here by a full cast, featuring Barbara Bain, Dan Castellaneta, and more.

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"When we were younger, my sister and I saw the play. Afterward, we would sit and read from this for hours acting out all the character voices. A touching story about emotional healing during WW II and finding ones self in the process. In my opinion it is one of Neil Simon's best books/plays. "

— Natasha (5 out of 5 stars)

Lost in Yonkers Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.04 out of 54.04 out of 54.04 out of 54.04 out of 54.04 out of 5 (4.04)
5 Stars: 12
4 Stars: 4
3 Stars: 7
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Somewhere between a four and a five. It was very funny, but also moving in parts. The characters were likeable and vividly rendered, and I had fun attempting everyone's various accents in my head. "

    — Charlie, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a very different Simon play. It is a very serious play that deals with some difficult moral dilemmas. I particularly like Bella. She is a complex character who delivers a very powerful monologue near the end of the play. "

    — Lindsay, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hilarious! Love the characters & story! (: "

    — Furball, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't think it was particularly funny, the whole dialogue was pretty campy. The redeeming part of the play for me was the climax, which gets a tad darker than the rest of the story. Of course, it has a happy ending, all problems resolved. I gave this a whopping "Meh." "

    — Joshua, 10/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Haven't read a play in awhile. Super easy read and predictable plot. I can imagine it would be very emotionally compelling on stage. Too bad I missed seeing it. "

    — Redgeorgiadawg, 8/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this play in high school and played Bella for a drama class. I still remembered her monologue, which made me happy :-) "

    — Jennifer, 6/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the humor of the play as well as the historical compenent. Definitely a quick read. "

    — Jess, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved reading a short play. Sweet story. Can't wait to watch the film version. This is another choice for my student books. "

    — Flannery, 9/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " awesome book i read through it all the way now i have to do all the journal entry's and questions i think i also need questions......................... "

    — Bratzqueen16, 9/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first of many plays I plan on reading. A fabulous comedy with interspaced wisdom thrown in. Wonderful writing, witty remarks, and laugh out loud comments. "

    — Amanda, 6/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a quick read, mostly because I couldn't put it down until I'd reached the end. Neil Simon writes for the average person, and it is easy to relate to the various characters with understanding and compassion. The book is filled with plot-twists and humor. "

    — Rsaal2021, 5/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful play. "

    — Andrew, 4/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " When we were younger, my sister and I saw the play. Afterward, we would sit and read from this for hours acting out all the character voices. A touching story about emotional healing during WW II and finding ones self in the process. In my opinion it is one of Neil Simon's best books/plays. "

    — Natasha, 2/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Jay and Arty were Hilarious, one of the greatest plays I've read. an unforgetable story. "

    — Dian, 11/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite play, but it's cute and funny and entertaining. "

    — Colleen, 9/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This play was cute. My favorite characters were Uncle Louis and the Grandma. To be honest though, I expected a little more then cute. I had heard such great things about Neil Simon and this play had won awards. The play was cute but I expected more to be frank. "

    — Natalia, 9/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my favorite plays!! Excellent read. I love the character of Bella, she has some wonderful monologues in second half of the play. "

    — Debbie, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Jay and Arty were Hilarious, one of the greatest plays I've read. an unforgetable story. "

    — Dian, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " awesome book i read through it all the way now i have to do all the journal entry's and questions i think i also need questions......................... "

    — Bratzqueen16, 12/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't think it was particularly funny, the whole dialogue was pretty campy. The redeeming part of the play for me was the climax, which gets a tad darker than the rest of the story. Of course, it has a happy ending, all problems resolved. I gave this a whopping "Meh." "

    — Joshua, 9/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the humor of the play as well as the historical compenent. Definitely a quick read. "

    — Jess, 7/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite play, but it's cute and funny and entertaining. "

    — Colleen, 7/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This play was cute. My favorite characters were Uncle Louis and the Grandma. To be honest though, I expected a little more then cute. I had heard such great things about Neil Simon and this play had won awards. The play was cute but I expected more to be frank. "

    — Natalia, 4/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved reading a short play. Sweet story. Can't wait to watch the film version. This is another choice for my student books. "

    — Flannery, 1/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a very different Simon play. It is a very serious play that deals with some difficult moral dilemmas. I particularly like Bella. She is a complex character who delivers a very powerful monologue near the end of the play. "

    — Lindsay, 8/5/2008

About Neil Simon

Neil Simon, Americas most prolific and beloved playwright, is the author of more than thirty plays and screenplays. As a child he found refuge and inspiration watching early comedians like Charlie Chaplin, eventually deciding to incorporate comedy into his many works. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize and three Tony Awards and received more Oscar and Tony Award nominations than any other writer. Despite this, many still feel he is underrated. He now splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.