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Jamie Wilkes and Brian Cox in "The Score." Photo by Teresa Castracane.
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Jack Holden is electrifying in the Olivier-winning "KENREX," a true crime thriller now playing Off-Broadway.

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Jamie Wilkes and Brian Cox in "The Score." Photo by Teresa Castracane.
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