'Through a Naked Lens,' onstage in NYC through Jan. 21

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Through a Naked Lens

            , onstage in NYC       through January 21
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          Dec 13, 2005
          
        
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       George Barthel's
            play Through a Naked Lens       opens off-Broadway at
            the Wings Theatre on Friday, December 16, and runs
            through Saturday, January 21. The show tells the story of
            gay hollywood       legend Ramon Novarro and his involvement
            with Photoplay magazine journalist Herbert Howe. For
            tickets and more information call (212) 627-2961 or visit www.WingsTheatre.com.     

        
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Through a Naked Lens
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