Tom Hanks Is Coming to Off-Broadway — In a Role Like You’ve Never Seen!

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[{"selector":"#anim-a6ab0559-f9d6-4d36-a496-1113a7f9fc56 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.64556947853939%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] October to December 2025 — mark your calendars. This is the off-Broadway event of the year.

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