The term 'IRA LEVIN PLAY' is a reference to the play 'Deathtrap' by Ira Levin. It is a thriller-comedy about a playwright who attempts to murder an aspiring playwright in order to steal his work. The play was first performed on Broadway in 1978 and has since been adapted into a film and a musical. It is considered one of the most successful plays of all time, having been performed over 4, 000 times.