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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Adaptation of 'Julius Caesar' loses sponsorship over assassination scene

    Delta Airlines and Bank of America pulled their support from New York’s famous Shakespeare in the Park over concerns about a new production of “Julius Caesar.” The play features a gilded bathtub, a Slavic-accented wife, coiffed blond hair, pussy hats, and the assassination of a Trump-like ruler.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 12, 2017 • 1 min read

    Delta Airlines and Bank of America pulled their support from New York’s famous Shakespeare in the Park over concerns about a new production of “Julius Caesar.” The play features a gilded bathtub, a Slavic-accented wife, coiffed blond hair, pussy hats, and the assassination of a Trump-like ruler.

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