indicates that the Tony Award-nominated show, first developed in regional markets for popular annual appearances, will resurface for a second consecutive season on Broadway starting Nov. 13 at a theatre to be announced. The producers have not officially announced the limited engagement, but producing partner Kevin McCollum told Playbill.com earlier this year that he was encouraged by the audience approval and healthy grosses for the 65-performance run at the Marriott Marquis in 2008-09. He said he hoped contracts could be ironed out and that a theatre would be available for a return in the future. The musical comedy is based on the film of the same name and, under the direction of Walter Bobbie, the show (with songs by Irving Berlin) boasts vibrant colors and tap-happy choreography along the lines of 42nd Street. (Randy...
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