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Original American Theater Wing Antoinette Perry Award, commonly known as the ÔTony,Õ the medal measuring 3ý in diameter and held in its original 8.25 tall stand, engraved on the reverse: "The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc., presents to Marvin A. Krauss, Best MusicalÑProducer, La Cage aux Folles, 1984." The front of the medal features the traditional symbolic dramatic masks raised in relief, encircled with the text, "Antoinette Perry Award." The black base measures 3.75ý x 3.75ý and bears an affixed plaque engraved, "American Theatre Wing Tony Award." In fine condition. The beloved musical, with a book by Harvey Fierstein and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman, follows a gay couple whoÑwith one of them in dragÑattempt to appear straight when meeting their sonÕs fianceeÕs ultra-conservative parents. It was a smash hit after premiering on Broadway in August 1983, running for 1,761 performances before closing four years later. The production was nominated for nine Tony Awards and took home six, including the highest prize, Best Musical, as represented here. La Cage aux Folles has since been revived on Broadway twice, each time winning multiple Tonys (including Best Revival of a Musical). An ideal example of one of entertainmentÕs most prestigious awards.