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The Beauty Queen of Leenane (2017)

Posted on January 25, 2017 by in Tags Library

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Druid’s revival of Martin McDonagh’s play, directed by Garry Hynes, at BAM’s Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, through February 5, 2017, with Marie Mullen as Mag and Aisling O’Sullivan as Maureen. Photo by Richard Termine.

“it remains a powerful cautionary tale” — Deirdre Donovan

Reception: Mixed.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Deirdre Donovan for TheaterScene.com, January 25, 2017.

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