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Philosopher faces trial in 'New Jerusalem'

In spite of what we expect stylistically from well-known playwrights, they can sometimes surprise you. Take, for instance, David Mamet's new play "November," which plays less like his difficult, controversial works like "Oleanna" or "Glengarry Glen Ross" and more like a Neil Simon comedy. Or consider even Neil Simon, who won a Pulitzer for his heartbreaking coming-of-age drama "Lost in Yonkers."...

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