Overview

Drafted into the United States Army just before his first novel could be published, Ira Levin (creator of Rosemary's Baby, The Boys from Brazil, and Deathtrap) drew from that time in the military to craft a trio of armed forces-themed plays which run the gamut from madcap comedy to searing drama. Presented for the first time in one volume, and featuring a new introduction to each work by the author's son Nicholas Levin, here is Levin's complete trilogy of military works. No Time For Sergeants One of the most popular--and hilarious--military comedies ever to grace the stage, No Time For Sergeants (adapted by Levin from the novel by Mac Hyman) introduced Andy Griffith to the world, and helped propel down-home entertainment into the cultural mainstream. General Seeger Greek tragedy in khaki. On a day intended to honor his fallen hero son, lifetime Army man General Seeger's beliefs about him--and himself--are put to the test. Notebook Warrior Showcased twice during 1950s television's Golden Age and appearing here for the first time in print, a young violinist bristles at life as a new draftee.

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""One of the best comedies of modern times!"" -- ""Los Angeles Times on No Time for Sergeants"" ""Superb. Last evening was one of the happiest times I ever spent in any theater."" -- ""Daily News on No Time for Sergeants"" ""A pulsing, utterly human, and frequently exciting play about army life."" -- ""Women's Wear Daily on General Seeger"" ""Levin has spun his tale expertly and tautly."" -- ""New York Daily News on General Seeger"" ""One of the funniest plays ever seen on Broadway, with a warm and affectionate quality that is rare in comedies...Take a simple and lovable innocent, guileless, gullible, and without malice, and place him in juxtaposition to the pompous earnestness of military discipline and bureaucracy, and you have the springboard for mockery that can be both devastating and heartwarming...Its gift for uproarious lampooning is matched only by its genial good nature."" -- ""New York Post on No Time for Sergeants"" ""Society-shattering...Human touches of wit with wisdom."" -- ""Windsor Ontario Star on General Seeger"" ""There is scarcely a breather between laughs. It is a hilarious success."" -- ""New York Journal-American on No Time for Sergeants"" ""Written with suspenseful skill."" -- ""New York Journal-American on General Seeger""

""Superb. Last evening was one of the happiest times I ever spent in any theater."" -- ""Daily News on No Time For Sergeants"" ""One of the funniest plays ever seen on Broadway."" -- ""New York Post on No Time For Sergeants"" ""There is scarcely a breather between laughs."" -- ""New York Journal-American on No Time For Sergeants"" ""Shot through with authentic scenes of barracks humor."" -- ""The Des Moines Register on Notebook Warrior"" ""Written with forcefulness and insight."" -- ""The Des Moines Register on Notebook Warrior"" ""A pulsing, utterly human, and frequently exciting play about army life."" -- ""Women's Wear Daily on General Seeger"" ""Levin has spun his tale expertly and tautly."" -- ""New York Daily News on General Seeger"" ""Society-shattering...Human touches of wit with wisdom."" -- ""Windsor Ontario Star on General Seeger""

Author Information

The genre-defining works of novelist-playwright Ira Levin (1929-2007) include such indelible titles as Rosemary's Baby, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, and Deathtrap--the fifth longest-running play in Broadway history. At home in nearly every genre--horror (Rosemary's Baby), crime (Edgar-winning A Kiss Before Dying), science fiction (This Perfect Day), comedy (No Time For Sergeants), even a Broadway musical (Drat! The Cat!)--Levin's enduring works continue to resonate with readers and audiences, serving as iconic cultural and creative touchstones. Learn more at Levin's official website, IraLevin.org. Nicholas Levin is the creator of the IraLevin.org special features Rosemary's Baby Album and Building Stepford Wives.

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