Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers' room

3.8

102 min

Cast

Nathan Lane

as Max Prince

Mark Linn-Baker

as Val Skotsky

Saul Rubinek

as Ira Stone

Dan Castellaneta

as Milt Fields

Richard Portnow

as Harry Prince

Kristi Angus

as Darlene Drew

Ardon Bess

as Cecil

Colin Fox

as Cal Weebs

Sherry Miller

as Faye

Director

Richard Benjamin