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Theater Lover Takes A Stand Against Annoying Cell Phone

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:00 +0000

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Kevin Williamson took a stand against annoying cell phone use. The National Review writer attended a musical in New York and says the crowd was disruptive. One woman was Web surfing on her phone, violating theater rules. Mr. Williamson tells Gothamist he complained to the woman. She replied: So don't look. That's when Williamson grabbed her phone and threw it across the theater, an offense for which he says he's glad to go to jail if he is prosecuted.

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Former Heavyweight Champ Wants To Try Shakespeare

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:22:00 +0000

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NPR Staff — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:25:55 +0000

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'Matilda' Brings Beloved Book To Broadway

Jeff Lunden — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:32:00 +0000

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