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Julia Sweeney: Older & Wider is the latest one-person show from renowned monologist and former SNL comedian. She tells stories about her family: her daughter, her husband, and her mother. Poignant and funny. This show had successful theater runs in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
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- C. Allen
- 08-15-24
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Excellent view of life and family told in a funny and caring style. julia Sweeney is fantastic.
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