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    Peter Dinklage in a Dress? His Latest Role's a Real Drag

    By Tim Kenneally | The Wrap – Wed, May 23, 2012 12:20 PM PDT

    Ever get the urge to watch "Game of Thrones" star Peter Dinklage cross-dress?

    First, perhaps you should re-examine your priorities.

    Second, you'll soon have your chance!

    Also read: "Game of Thrones" New Trailer Delivers Bloodshed, Romance and Suspense (Video)

    Dinklage will co-star in an all-male production of Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid" at Bard College's 2012 Bard SummerScape in July. The actor, who plays Tyrion Lannister on the HBO hit, will portray Toinette, the maid to the hypochondriac Argan at the center of the play.

    "Star Trek: Voyager"'s Ethan Phillips will play Argan.

    Also read: "Game of Thrones" Season 2: New Character Images

    The production, which will run 10 performances from July 13 and 22, will be directed by Dinklage's wife, Erica Schmidt. The pair previously collaborated on a production of "Uncle Vanya" at the college's annual arts festival.

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