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* DiagnosedByTheAudience: Some of Wayne’s behavior resembles some of the symptoms of OCD. Donny and all of the guys show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder but it’s never confirmed in the show.



** The final performance of "Welcome Home," where Julia gives graphic descriptions of what the guys have endured during and after the war.

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** The final performance of "Welcome Home," where Julia gives graphic descriptions of what the guys have endured during and after the war.war.
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** The show itself was passed over for a Tony nomination, which some suspect was a contributing factor in its cancelation.

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** The show itself was passed over for a Tony nomination, which some suspect was a contributing factor in its cancelation.closing.
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* GeniusBonus: There are several musician jokes that might fly over the heads of general audiences. One example is when Donny is changing the key on a song and Johnny (the drummer) says "Hold on, I gotta transpose this." (Drums are just in one key so he doesn't need to change anything.)
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** Donny telling an entire bar of people that he feels like the wrong man made it home.

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** Donny telling an entire everyone at the bar of people that he feels like the wrong man made it home.
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** The final performance of "Welcome Home," where Julia gives graphic description what the guys have endured during and after the war.

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** The final performance of "Welcome Home," where Julia gives graphic description descriptions of what the guys have endured during and after the war.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Mrs. Adams is one of the most beloved characters in the play for her witticisms, bigheartedness, and surprising depth.
* HoYay: Nick complains about Wayne handling his laundry like they were married.



** The prologue shows the Michael's final moments before death.
** The obvious tension between Wayne and his wife after he comes home from war.

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** The prologue shows the Michael's final moments before death.
** The obvious tension between Wayne and telling Nick that his wife after he comes home from war.kicked him out. Made worse by the fact that the only time they interact, it's clear their relationship is on the rocks.

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* AwardSnub: ''Many'' theatergoers were shocked when they learned Corey Cott wasn't nominated for a Tony Award for the role of Donny Novitski.
* CriticalDissonance: The play has been a darling among social media users (mostly Twitter and Tumblr), for its choreography, acting, and its sensitive portrayal of PTSD and similar mental health issues. Critics, while admitting the play was well-done, chide it for its soundtrack and the music competition plotline overshadowing the veterans efforts to overcome their inner demons.

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* AwardSnub: Twice
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''Many'' theatergoers were shocked when they learned that Corey Cott wasn't nominated for a Tony Award for the role of his work as Donny Novitski.
** The show itself was passed over for a Tony nomination, which some suspect was a contributing factor in its cancelation.
* CriticalDissonance: The play has been a darling among social media users (mostly Twitter and Tumblr), Tumblr) for its choreography, acting, and its sensitive portrayal of PTSD and similar mental health issues. Critics, while admitting the play was well-done, chide it for its soundtrack and the music competition plotline overshadowing the veterans efforts to overcome their inner demons.demons.
* TearJerker: Inevitable given the subject matter.
** The prologue shows the Michael's final moments before death.
** The obvious tension between Wayne and his wife after he comes home from war.
** Everyone's reaction when the NBC producers tells them the band has to finance their own trip.
** Donny recounting Michael's death to Julia.
** Donny telling an entire bar of people that he feels like the wrong man made it home.
** The final performance of "Welcome Home," where Julia gives graphic description what the guys have endured during and after the war.
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* AwardSnub: ''Many'' theatergoers were shocked when they learned Corey Cott wasn't nominated for a Tony Award for the role of Donny Novitski.
* CriticalDissonance: The play has been a darling among social media users (mostly Twitter and Tumblr), for its choreography, acting, and its sensitive portrayal of PTSD and similar mental health issues. Critics, while admitting the play was well-done, chide it for its soundtrack and the music competition plotline overshadowing the veterans efforts to overcome their inner demons.

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