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Why were productions of "The Bus Stop" and "The Other Shore" halted?

  • Due to low ticket sales

  • Due to actor's strike

  • By the Chinese government

  • Due to natural disaster

Answer

The productions of "The Bus Stop" and "The Other Shore" were suspended due to government intervention in China. Authorities deemed the content to be politically sensitive, leading to censorship and a halt in their public presentation. Clear political messages and the potential for challenging the status quo were cited as reasons for the ban on these productions.
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