Broadway v the West End

Article Abstract:

London has had a competitive edge over Broadway in producing hit musicals in the last 20 years, largely on the strength of Andrew Lloyd Weber hits such as 'Phantom of the Opera.' The rivalry between the New York and London musical theater scenes is chronicled from the 1860s.

International aspects, London, England, Popular culture

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Recycled: Broadway musicals

Article Abstract:

The revival of Frank Loesser's musical 'Guys and Dolls' has been a smash hit on Broadway, and has inspired the production of several musical revivals that have kept ticket windows humming. It would be nice if new American musicals could attract the same kind of attention.

Criticism and interpretation, Musicals, Guys and Dolls (Play), Loesser, Frank

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Chasing Tonys on Broadway

Article Abstract:

Broadway theater is experiencing a revitalization, as some Hollywood stars are appearing in current productions. Gene Hackman, Richard Dreyfuss, and Glenn Close are starring in 'Death and the Maiden.'

New York, Theater, Broadway theater

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