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Watching this play is like listening to a brilliant piece of music executed with precision and filled with surprises.
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The oddly titled "Ore, or Or" is an artfully constructed, well-aimed, and resonant story of a modern New York City love triangle.
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This extravagant, sexually charged dance-theater piece is a visionary re-imagining of the story of Adam, Eve, and Lilith.
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Songs by Journey, Whitesnake, and even Amy Winehouse are becoming show tunes.
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