‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ First Preview Gets Standing Ovation After Cancellations

“Game of Thrones” play “The Mad King” finally launched previews Tuesday night after cancelling its first week of performances. The first ever run-through of the HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production, which takes place before the events in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, earned a standing ovation from the enraptur

Max Scherzer received two standing ovations while on the road in his first game back from the injured list.

Monday's game may have been the last for Scherzer in Washington, where he won two Cy Youngs and a World Series championship.

The Royal Shakespeare Company called off five preview performances of the epic four-hour production last week, including one just hours before its scheduled curtain.