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The actor and producer returned to the stage at the end of the play at Wyndham's Theatre to politely remind people of theatre etiquette.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

As he eats, he scans a printed list of film titles – mainly vintage comedies – looking for something to play at his family movie night.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Round-number theory has also come into play at the key $100 level, which previously acted as support last June, December, and again in January.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“But I was not expecting to not even get a chance to play at all.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Stevie Wonder, my childhood idol, was showing up to play at campaign events, joking and calling me by my first name as if we’d known each other forever.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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