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in 1993. Written by Tug Yourgrau, with lyrics by Tug Yourgrau and

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and music by

and produced by the

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, the play is a drama set during

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. The play's Broadway production was nominated for six

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s,1993 Tony Award nominations
/ref> including Best Play, Best Actor in a Play for

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, and Best Featured Actor in a Play for

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