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Political climate sets scene for modern take on ‘Romeo and Juliet'

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Washington DCOctober 16, 2024 3:31 pm

Political climate sets scene for modern take on ‘Romeo and Juliet'

A modern version of “Romeo and Juliet” has a splash of politics just in time for the election. News4’s Arielle Hixson previews Folger Shakespeare Library’s spin on a Shakespeare classic.

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