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War of the worlds, Invasion from Mars, [adapted by] Howard Koch [from the novel by H.G. Wells]

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War of the worlds, Invasion from Mars, [adapted by] Howard Koch [from the novel by H.G. Wells]

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eng

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fiction

Main title

War of the worlds

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[adapted by] Howard Koch [from the novel by H.G. Wells]

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Invasion from Mars

Summary

Join actors from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation as they recreate this classic radio thriller. The breathless pace and convincing details make it clear why the 1938 broadcast of an "eyewitness report" of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic. Originally directed by Orson Welles and performed by his Mercury Theatre of the Air, The War of the Worlds is an adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel of the same name.The War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring John de Lancie, Meagan Fay, Jerry Hardin, Gates McFadden, Leonard Nimoy, Daryl Schultz, Armin Shimerman, Brent Spiner, Tom Virtue and Wil Wheaton.The War of the Worlds is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world

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adult

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Invasion from Mars

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