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A Face in the Crowd review

“Star-spangled mess”
ReviewsSep 23, 2024by Sam MarloweYoung Vic, London
Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas in A Face in the Crowd at the Young Vic, London. Photo: Ellie Kurttz
Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas in A Face in the Crowd at the Young Vic, London. Photo: Ellie Kurttz
Garbled musical satire with songs by Elvis Costello fails to hit home

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