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Soldier of Orange: how the musical that was destined to fail broke all records

Soldier of Orange: how the musical that was destined to fail broke all records

The Dutch musical 'Soldaat van Oranje' has achieved record-breaking success, reaching four million visitors across nearly 4,000 performances. The production will conclude its long-running engagement at the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk on July 11.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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