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“The Shark is Broken” is a Broadway-loving shark scientist’s dream come true

Posted on October 2, 2023January 4, 2024 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on “The Shark is Broken” is a Broadway-loving shark scientist’s dream come true
“The Shark is Broken” is a Broadway-loving shark scientist’s dream come true
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A new Broadway show based on the making of Jaws, co-written by and starring Robert Shaw’s son, is some of the most fun I’ve had at the theater in years. Wearing my finest elasmo-swag to the theater “Jaws” changed the world, with scientific, cultural, and political impacts that continue to this day. Jaws made the … Read More ““The Shark is Broken” is a Broadway-loving shark scientist’s dream come true” »

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