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08 Jun 2015, 12:54 pm

It was originally a book in 2003 was adopted to Broadway who lead character has strong ASD traits or is described in various publications as being and Aspie/Autie.

Wikipedia Article about play
New York Times Article about Tony Awards describing lead character as Aspie

Tony Awards Won
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Best Play
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Alex Sharp as Christopher Boone
Best Lighting Design of a Play - Paule Constable
Best Scenic Design of a Play - Bunny Christie
Best Direction of a Play - Marianne Elliott


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