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The thirty magistrates appointed by Sparta over Athens, at the termination of the Peloponnesian war. This “reign of terror,” after one year's continuance, was overthrown by Thrasybulos (B.…
The Drama Desk, a group of 150 theater critics and reporters, announced the awards on May 22, 2005.Outstanding PlayDoubt Outstanding MusicalMonty Python's Spamalot Outstanding Musical…
The Tony Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Broadway theater, were presented on June 5, 2005.Play: DoubtMusical: Monty Python's SpamalotRevival—Play: Glengarry Glen RossRevival—…
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