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It is divided into two parts: "Millennium Approaches" and "Perestroika". Set in the 1980s during the AIDS crisis and Reagan administration, the play explores various themes including sexuality, identity, religion, and politics. The story follows several interconnected characters, including a gay man named Prior Walter who is diagnosed with AIDS, his boyfriend Louis Ironson who struggles with guilt and fear, Joe Pitt, a closeted lawyer, and Roy Cohn, a powerful and corrupt lawyer who denies his homosexuality. The play delves into their personal struggles, relationships, and their encounters with supernatural beings and angels. "Angels in America" has received significant critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of the human experience amidst a tumultuous period in America's history. It has won numerous awards, including the Tony Award for Best Play in both 1993 and 1994. The play has also been adapted into a successful HBO miniseries in 2003, further cementing its cultural impact and popularity.