We wrap up our coverage of the ‘75 Tony awards by discussing how the aftershocks of the Vietnam War were still sending tremors through Broadway via The Lieutenant and Shenandoah, having a pretty okay time with Goodtime Charley, and attempting to (finally) pay some attention to this season’s plays. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@mylittletonys) for additional content about this season’s shows!

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Athol Fugard: Sizwe Bansi is Dead