Summer, 1928. New York City. Beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way, a small-time gambler and big-time drinker returns to the faded hotel he has made his home. He encounters a new night clerk at the front desk and as the early hours of the morning give way to another dawn, he continues to chase the American Dream in order to survive.

"Hughie" originally opened on B'way in 1964 a the Royale and starred Jack Dodson (Clerk) and Jason Robards (Erie). A 1996 revival at Circle in the Square starred Al Pacino (Erie) and Paul Benedict (Clerk) -- it was directed by Mr Pacino.