The 1991 production received two Tony Award nominations for best actor and actress in a play, Joe is a successful businessman and a popular member of his community.
During this unexpected encounter, Lou reveals secrets that threaten to undermine Joe's perfect world.
But what brings their world crashing down is the long-held secret that Lou reveals on how Joe began his rise to success.
The play received its world premiere in 1989 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, with Bill Raymond as Joe, Stephen Lang as Lou, and Lee Guthrie as Anne.
Both Lang and Erbe received Tony Award nominations as Best Featured Actor and Actress (respectively) in a Play.