IT'S
A NEW DECADE ON BROADWAY!
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Look
below to see what's around for 2010, and even some that are
planned for the coming years.
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Featured Show
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LOOPED:
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Based on a real event, Looped takes place in the summer of
1965, when an inebriated Tallulah Bankhead stumbles into a sound
studio to re-record one line of dialogue from her last movie. Given
her intoxicated state and inability to loop the line properly, what
ensues is a hilarious showdown between an uptight sound editor and
an outrageous legend.
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A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE:
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A new play by Martin McDonagh. The title is just the starting point;
take a man searching for his missing hand, two con artists out to
make a few hundred bucks, and an overly curious hotel clerk, and the
rest is up for grabs.
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| A FEW GOOD MEN: |
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revival of Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play, which was later made into a
hit film of the same name. |
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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC:
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A revival of the Sondheim musical, set in a weekend country house in
turn of the century Sweden, bringing together surprising liaisons,
long simmering passions, and a taste of love's endless
possibilities.
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A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE:
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Scarlett Johansson makes her Broadway debut alongside Tony-winner
Liev Schreiber in Arthur Miller's gripping drama about love,
belonging, and betrayal. This event is only scheduled for a limited
engagement!
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ALL ABOUT ME:
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Dame Edna Everage and Michael Feinstein appear in a new show by
Christopher Durang.
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AMERICAN IDIOT:
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A new musical which follows working-class characters from the
suburbs to the city to the Middle East, as they seek redemption in a
world filled with frustration. Featuring the music of Green Day.
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| ANGELS: |
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new musical based on Milton's epic poem, "Paradise
Lost." Featuring aerial choreography, this show tells the
story of the ancient war between the Angels and Lucifer's fallen
minions. |
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BEAUTY:
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A new musical which uses the "Sleeping
Beauty" fairy tale as a jumping off point for a contemporary
and provocative story of beauty lost and beauty found.
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BETTY BOOP:
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A new musical based on the curvaceous cartoon character.
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BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL:
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The Tony-winning smash hit musical, telling the story of a boy
with a dream, celebrating his triumph against the odds.
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| BRIGADOON: |
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revival of the classic Lerner and Lowe musical, which tells
the story of two disillusioned Americans on vacation in Scotland
who wander into a village that comes alive every one hundred years
for only one day. |
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| BRUCE LEE: JOURNEY TO THE
WEST: |
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new show that tells of the martial arts legend's difficult road to
success, as figures from Chinese mythology follow his quest and
the Monkey King, a beloved warrior god, becomes his heavenly ally.
In a show fusing sources as diverse as martial arts, Chinese
Opera, modern dance, and pop music, Bruce struggles to master his
skills, purify his spirit and forge a link to unite East and West. |
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CARMEN:
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A new musical based on the classic novel by Prosper Merimee. Set
against the background of war-torn Spain, Gypsy music is used to
tell the story, along with original contemporary music.
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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN:
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A new musical based on the film about a young con man and the FBI
agent who pursued him for years.
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CHICAGO:
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The smash-hit, razzle-dazzle musical that is the longest-running
revival in the history of Broadway!
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COLLECTED STORIES:
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This play chronicles the relationship between two female writers:
Ruth Steiner, a celebrated New York author with a dry wit and a
distinguished career; and her bright-eyed young protégé, Lisa
Morrison. As their relationship evolves and the line between fact
and fiction starts to blur, their story comes to an explosive
conclusion.
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COME FLY AWAY:
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This one-of-a-kind experience combines the seductive vocals of Frank
Sinatra with the sizzling sound of a 19-piece band and the visceral
thrill of Twyla Tharp's choreography.
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DANCIN':
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A new production of Bob Fosse's 1978 show, drawing inspiration from
popular culture and various types of music and movement.
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ENRON:
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Using music, dance, and video, Enron explores one of the most
infamous scandals in financial history, reviewing the tumultuous
1990s and casting a new light on the financial turmoil of
today.
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FELA!:
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A new musical based on the life of composer, performer, activist and
Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
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FENCES:
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A revival of August Wilson's play which takes place in Pittsburgh in
the 1950s and follows Troy, a former baseball player, who struggles
to provide for his family.
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GOD OF CARNAGE:
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What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the
unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate
between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave
properly? Or a night of name-calling, tantrums and tears before
bedtime? Boys will be boys, but the adults are usually worse- much
worse. Starring James Gandolfini, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, and
Marcia Gay Harden.
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GODSPELL:
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A revival of the musical based on The Gospel of St. Matthew.
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GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER:
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Joey Drayton brings her fiancé, Dr. John Prentice, home to meet her
affluent parents. Their liberal persuasions are put to the test when
they find out her ideal choice- wealthy, handsome, and brilliant- is
also African-American.
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HAIR:
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A revival of the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, which won the
Tony for Best Revival!
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HOUDINI:
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A new musical about Harry Houdini which will deal with the human
yearning for astonishment; miracles, both manmade and supernatural;
and the quest to defy death.
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IN THE HEIGHTS:
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A musical about two days in the life of Washington Heights, a
vibrant immigrant neighborhood at the top of Manhattan. From the
vantage point of Usnavi's corner bodega, we experience the joys,
heartbreaks and bonds of a Latino community struggling to redefine
home. Tony winner for Best Musical!
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IN THE NEXT ROOM or The Vibrator Play:
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A new comedy by Sarah Ruhl about marriage, intimacy, and
electricity. Starring Laura Benanti and Michael Cerveris.
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JERSEY BOYS:
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The smash-hit musical that takes you up the charts, across the country,
and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES:
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A revival of the 1983 musical fresh from London.
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LEAP OF FAITH:
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A new musical based on the film of the same name, telling the story
of Jonas Nightingale, a rock star in evangelist's clothing, who cons
his way across the draught stricken farm belt.
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LEND ME A TENOR:
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When the world-famous Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, passes out before a
performance at the Cleveland Opera House, the general manager
persuades his assistant to don the costume and pretend that he is Il
Stupendo.
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LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART:
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A brother, sister, and their respective spouses attempt to celebrate
the Fourth of July with a gnawing uncertainty that makes their
affluent habits and petty prejudices sizzle in the summer sun.
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LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE:
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A new musical based on the series of "Little House on the Prairie" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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LOMBARDI:
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A new play amount the life and times of one of America's most
inspirational and mercurial personalities, Hall of Fame NFL coach
Vince Lombardi.
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LOVE NEVER DIES:
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The sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Set
ten years later, the show follows the story of The Phantom, who has
moved from his lair in the Paris Opera house to haunt the
fairgrounds of Coney Island, far across the Atlantic.
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| MAMMA MIA!: |
| Set in the present day
on a small mythical Greek island, interweaving 22 ABBA songs into
a tale of a mother and her soon-to-be-wed daughter. Now a hit
motion picture! |
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| MEMPHIS: |
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new musical following the life story of a young, white radio disc
jockey, Huey Calhoon, growing up in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1950s.
An unlikely hero with a great love of the music he hears on Beale
Street, Huey's on-air antics and unstoppable enthusiasm for 'race
records' creates a new white audience for African-American music.
His personal life transcends the race line as well, when he falls in
love with a beautiful black singer - with dramatic consequences. |
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET:
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A new musical based inspired by the famed 1956 recording session
that brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins,
and Elvis Presley.
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| NEXT FALL: |
| A
new play that has been described as a look at faith, commitment,
and unconditional love. |
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| NEXT TO NORMAL: |
| A
new musical which explores how one suburban household copes with
crisis and shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves
sane and and their family's world intact. |
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| ONCE: |
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the streets of Dublin, a street musician and a Czech immigrant
meet, begin writing songs together, and then rehearse and record
their songs to take to London in hopes of landing a music
contract. |
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| PRESENT LAUGHTER: |
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revival of the 1942 play by Noel Coward. |
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PROMISES, PROMISES:
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Sean Hayes stars in a revival of the 1968 musical
by Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, and Hal David. Promises, Promises tells
the story of Chuck Baxter, who in an effort to advance at the
Consolidated Life Insurance Company, lends executives his apartment
for their extramarital romantic trysts.
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PURE COUNTRY:
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Rusty is a country music superstar at the height of his career, with
all the high-stakes pressures that come with it. When they start to
take their toll and he walks out on an overblown concert tour, his
search to find himself- and the love he left behind- begins.
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RACE:
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A new play written and directed by David Mamet, starring David Alan
Grier and James Spader.
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ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS:
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This musical comedy re-thinking of the classic
1964 Warner Brothers film will shine a Broadway light on that sexy
era in pop culture that ushered in the 1960s and whose hold remains
firm on the American psyche - where James Bond reigned supreme,
martinis flowed freely, and Sinatra and Martin ruled the night.
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| ROCK OF AGES: |
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new 80s-rock musical featuring the music of Journey, Bon Jovi,
Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia,
Whitesnake, and many more. Fresh from a successful
Off-Broadway run! |
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SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE:
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A new musical based on the 1993 film of the same
name.
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| SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM: |
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intimate portrait of of the famed composer in his own words and
music. Interview footage reveals the composer's personal life and
artistic process. |
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SOUTH PACIFIC:
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The exquisite Broadway revival of the Rogers
& Hammerstein classic.
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SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK:
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A new musical based on the Marvel comic hero,
directed by Julie Taymor, with music by Bono & The Edge.
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TALES OF THE CITY:
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Both a deeply-felt portrait of the sexually and politically-charged
1970s and a wry comedy of manners, Tales of the City follows
the comic adventures of a young Midwestern woman who moves to 28
Barbary Lane and encounters a host of eccentric characters whose
lives intertwine in surprising ways.
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| TALLEY'S FOLLY: |
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revival of the Pulitzer Prize winner, Talley's Folly is a
two-character comedy that unfolds on the 4th of July near the end
of World War II in the romantic setting of a moonlit boat house in
rural Missouri. Sally Talley is the daughter of a prominent local
family who is being courted by an unlikely suitor, Matt Friedman,
a Jewish accountant from St. Louis. Both are rebels against the
conventions of the turbulent times, and finding each other may be
their only chance for happiness. |
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY:
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A new musical based on the characters, cartoons, and sketches by the
legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. With a unique style that
combined the ghoulish, macabre, and just plain weird with charm,
wit, and enchantment, Addams' drawings of Gomez, Morticia, Fester,
Wednesday, Pugsley, Grandmama, Lurch, and Thing served as the
inspiration for multiple television series and motion pictures.
Starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth!
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| THE LION KING: |
| Julie
Taymor's acclaimed staging of the Disney animated film has been
hailed as a Broadway landmark. The story of a young lion cub's
personal journey toward his destiny as king is enhanced by the
lyrics of Tim Rice and the music of Elton John. |
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THE MIRACLE WORKER:
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A revival of the play about Helen Keller and the
extraordinary teacher who taught her to communicate with the world.
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THE NUTTY PROFESSOR:
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A new musical based on the 1963 film. Professor Julius Kelp is a
dull geek with a bright idea. Privately experimenting in his
laboratory to the cure for his social failures, he creates a potion
that transforms him into a smooth-talking party animal named Buddy
Love.
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| THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: |
| Andrew
Lloyd Webber's smash musical version of the Gaston Leroux novel,
which won the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. Now the
longest-running musical on Broadway. |
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| THE PITMEN PAINTERS: |
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new play that tells the story of the Ashington Group - miners from
Northumberland who became celebrated painters. |
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THE ROTHSCHILDS:
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This musical tells of the rise of the Rothschild family from humble
beginnings in Germany to the founding of their financial empire and
growing political influence under the guidance of patriarch Mayer
Rothschild, to their assistance in funding Napoleon's defeat, and
how they secure a declaration of rights for European Jews.
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TIME STANDS STILL:
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James and Sarah, a journalist and a photographer, have been together
for nine years and share a passion for documenting the realities of
war. But when injuries force them to return home to New York, the
adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life.
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| TRIP OF LOVE: |
| A
new musical that follows a young girl's trip through the 1960s,
told through dance as well as the iconic hit songs of the
decade. |
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| WEST SIDE STORY: |
| A
revival of the classic musical including a new, bilingual
book. |
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| WICKED: |
| This is the smash-hit musical,
based
on the novel by Gregory Maguire, that takes place in the land of Oz. |
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Carol Ostrow Productions and
Group Sales
1776 Broadway, Suite 1400
New York, New York 10019
Phone: (212) 265-8500 Fax: (212) 262-1672
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