 The play was directed by Daniel J. Sullivan in Los Angeles.The play premiered Off-Broadway in a production by the Manhattan Theatre Club in January 1997 (previews), officially on February 26 and closed on April 20, 1997.The production featured Andrew McCarthy (Arthur), Park Overall, Daniel Gerroll and Edward Herrmann (Dr. Block),with direction by Daniel Sullivan, sets by Derek McLane and costumes by Jane Greenwood.