Sam Troughton Injured During Royal Shakespeare Company's ROMEO & JULIET

According to the NY Times, Sam Troughton, who plays Romeo in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet at the Park Avenue Armory, sustained a knee injury during a performance today, July 12. After the audience was led out of the theatre, understudy Dyfan Dwyfor took over. It remains unknown whether Troughton will peform in tonight's benefit.

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For the first time in its history of visiting the United States, the Royal Shakespeare Company is performing five of Shakespeare's plays in repertory, for a total of 45 performances this summer. The company is presented by Lincoln Center Festival, and Park Avenue Armory, in association with The Ohio State University.

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