Broadway v the West End
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Recycled: Broadway musicals
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Chasing Tonys on Broadway
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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.'
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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