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Big River
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William Hauptman
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William Hauptman
Writer
Roles (2)
Big River
Opened July 24, 2003
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Big River
Opened April 25, 1985
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Inside the Playbill: William Hauptman (Writer)
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Big River
Big River
Awards
Tony Award
1985
Best Book of a Musical
Big River
Winner
