SCRUTINY | Mirvish’s The Thanksgiving Play Falls Flat
By Paula Citron on October 7, 2024
The heart of Mirvish's production of The Thanksgiving Play is in the right place, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
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By Paula Citron on October 7, 2024
The heart of Mirvish's production of The Thanksgiving Play is in the right place, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
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