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- ↑ Jason Buchanan (2014). "Relative Strangers". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25.
- ↑ Benge, Frank (December 15, 2014). "BWW Reviews: SUFFER THE LONG NIGHT is a Riotously Funny Evening of Farce and Laughter". Broadwayworld.com.
