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Grading "The History Boys"
By Ed Siegel
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The cast of the SpeakEasy Stage Company production of "The History Boys." (Photo:Mike Lovett/SpeakEasy) |
BOSTON, Mass. - May 06, 2008 - "The History Boys" was the toast of London in 2004 and again in New York, when it transferred there two years ago. A film version added to the buzz around the same time.
Now that it's in Boston, how dependent on the original acclaimed production is Alan Bennett's award-winning play?
Morning Edition's critic-at-large Ed Siegel is ready to hand out his grade.
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