Problem: (1) A Broadway - Revival 2001 was staged by Joe Mantello and played Alan Cumming as Otto , Jennifer Ehle as Gilda and Dominic West as Leo .
(2) A 2001 Broadway revival was directed by Joe Mantello and starred Jennifer Ehle as Otto , Alan Cumming as Gilda and Dominic West as Leo .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) In 2013 , Williamson left and was replaced by guitarist Don Hill and later , Boling left and was repalced by Keith Tew .
(2) In 2013 , Williamson left and was replaced by guitarist Don Hill and later , Boling was left and replaced by Keith Tew .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In rural areas , coverage is much higher than in urban areas .
(2) Coverage in urban areas is considerably higher than in rural areas .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The Entente Cordiale of 1904 changed the diplomatic and military landscape , which was reflected in fictional writings .
(2) The Entente Cordiale of 1904 changed the diplomatic and military landscape , which reflected in fictional writings .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes