‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ First Preview Gets Standing Ovation After Cancellations

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“Game of Thrones” play “The Mad King” finally launched previews Tuesday night after cancelling its first week of performances. The first ever run-through of the HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production, which takes place before the events in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, earned a standing ovation from the enraptur
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“Game of Thrones” play “The Mad King” finally launched previews Tuesday night after cancelling its first week of performances.
The first ever run-through of the HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production, which takes place before the events in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, earned a standing ovation from the enraptured audience. Addressing the crowd ahead of the […]
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