By Terri Schwartz
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Robert Scholz took a deep breath as he carefully walked backwards up the stairs. In the distance he could hear shouts from the eager audience and the sound of the MC trying to hold their attention. Scholz tried to move a little faster, but his pace remained constant while friends assisted him from all sides.

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Happy Birthday to the late, great Jackie Gleason! Gleason, famous for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners, would have been 92 years old today. “The Great One” is getting a couple of gifts for his birthday.
First is the launch of his all-new website, JackieGleason.com, which will feature constantly updated clips and photos [...]

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Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway — the longest running show in history.
The longest-running show in Broadway history opened on this day in 1988 — “The Phantom of the Opera.” Adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber from the classic French novel by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the story [...]

By John Guilfoil
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Here’s a gift idea that can’t fail – a hot Christmas show and a night at a great hotel with all the amenities.

By Rachel Zarrell
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The newest installment from Broadway Across America makes the trip to the theater worth it for a razor-edged updated version of Stephen Sondheim’s, Sweeney Todd. Tony-award winning for its unique direction, in which the actors serve as the orchestra, this musical is unconventional with tunes not easily forgotten.
Sweeney Todd is a dark tale set in [...]

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