Last year, I wrote one of my most popular columns ever: the 100 Theatre Tweeters you MUST follow. Ever since, I’ve been getting emails from both new and veteran tweeters, asking me when I might update the list. And as new shows emerge and new actors, directors, creative teams, and Broadway fans join our favorite social networking site, it has become clear that last November’s list has become outdated.
So, I bring you to the new & improved Top 100 Theatre Tweeters you MUST follow on Twitter!!
You guys, this was hard. There are so many intelligent Broadway-related twitter feeds now that when I made my list of finalists, it numbered nearly twice than I had room for on the list!! Narrowing it down took days, and every time I thought I had it finished, a series of brilliant tweets would appear that made me question my decision. Many times I had to remind myself that too many great theatre tweeters is actually a very nice problem to have.
This is simply, and completely subjectively, MY top 100 Theatre Tweeters, right at THIS moment in time.
Of course, I encourage you to chime in and discuss enthusiastically. Who are YOUR favorite twitterers on Broadway?
These are mine.
2amt 2am Theatre |
An online meeting place for theatre professionals and afficionados about the issues they find important in theatre on Broadway & beyond.
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42deeznutz Darren Ritchie |
Most recently the White Knight in Wonderland, Darren is passionate and funny in his tweets about Broadway and life (including his gorgeous love, Janet Dacal!).
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aaronmeier Aaron Meier |
A Broadway publicist, but his tweets never seem to be selling anything. He's clearly passionate about Bway!!
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abroadwaycritic The Broadway Critic |
Based in California but takes frequent trips to NYC and beyond. A bicoastal take on the world of Broadway.
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allihouseworth Alli Houseworth |
This chick has us all covered by live-tweeting just about every Theatre conference on the Eastern Seaboard!
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andrewkober Andrew Kober |
No longer in HAIR but tweeting just as cutely as when he was Margaret Meade full time. Totes twitter-crush-able.
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annieonbroadway Annie The Musical
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Get excited about the 2012 revival! They're already tweeting about the casting process!
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applausebooks Applause Books |
Up to the minute info about current & upcoming books all about theatre.
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AudraEqualityMc Audra McDonald |
Get to know the woman behind the four (FOUR!) Tony Awards via her heart-on-sleeve tweets
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bcefa Broadway Cares |
THE place for info on Broadway's favorite charity, plus deets on special events like Broadway on Broadway and the Broadway Flea Market
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benvereen Ben Vereen |
A legend, and so humble! Tweets back to fans and seems genuinely grateful for a lifetime of stardom
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bettybuckley Betty Buckley |
She tweets in teenager lingo and I love her for it. A timeless Broadway superstar
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bonnieclydebway Bonnie & Clyde on Broadway |
Visual and musical previews of the show before its Broadway debut!
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bookofmormonbwy The Book of Mormon |
Arguably the most popular show on Broadway; their twitter feed includes celeb sightings, inside info, rushing tips, & lots more.
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broadwayimpact Broadway Impact |
Tweets from an organization that proves the Bway community can make a difference, with tips on how we can help!
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BroadwayMusical BroadwayMusical |
An amalgamation of news & clips spanning everything Broadway.
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broadwaypulse Robert Diamond |
Highlights from BroadwayWorld including lots of fun video clips!
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broadwaysafrica Broadway in S Africa |
This nonprofit organization sends Broadway actors & artists to teach & reach kids in South Africa. Tweets feature touching stories of their success!
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broadwayspotted Broadway Spotted
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Find out where your favorite Broadway stars spend their off-stage time.
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broadwayworld BroadwayWorld |
Twitter feed of the biggest, most comprehensive Broadway web site on the net!
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broadwayworldjr Erin Leigh Peck
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The go-to twitter feed for anyone seeking advice on theatre for kids in NYC (on Broadway and off!)
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Bubbles2828 Adrian Bryan-Brown |
Tweets from one of Broadway's most experienced publicists!
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bwaygodspell GODSPELL on Broadway |
In addition to a fact-filled countdown till the show's first preview, they're also engaging Broadway fans with exclusive previews, photos & rehearsal anecdotes.
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ccaggiano Chris Caggiano |
A theatre fan & blogger who is always up for a critical discussion of Broadway & beyond.
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ClearDayBway ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER |
The show hasn't even begun previews and the twitter feed is already alive, awake & engaging!
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composerstephen Stephen Schwartz |
How could you not follow the guy who created Wicked, Godspell & Pippin?
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cosmopaulitan Paul Gosselin |
A recently relocated actor & Broadway fan, I'm counting on him to keep us up to date on the Los Angeles musical theatre world!
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covertnyc Kevin Covert |
A brilliant character actor whose tweets tell the inside story about being on (and off) a Broadway stage.
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dailyshowtune Showtune Lyrics
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My favorite way to get a Broadway song stuck in my head every morning!
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davidcote David Cote |
Theatre editor for Time Out and a contributor to NY1 On Stage, he knows his stuff and isn't afraid to debate all things theatrical.
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davidhenryhwang David Hwang |
One of the greatest playwrights of modern times, his current tweets let us behind-the-scenes at Broadway's upcoming "Chinglish"!
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davidsingletary David Singletary |
Co-host of the youtube talkshow "Broadway Speaks Out" and one of the funniest, most engaging theatre fans on twitter.
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dramabookshop Drama Book Shop |
The best place for any theatre-related literature tweets when new plays become available, and also hosts free & low-cost events with theatre-makers of all types.
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elaine_paige Elaine Page |
She expresses such delight when her famous friends come to see her in Follies! I love that this legend has brought her presence to NYC and to twitter.
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EricaMTheatre Erica McLaughlin
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Tweeting live from the TKTS booth where she is the Patron Services Coordinator, she is also an actress and savvy Broadway fan.
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fdilella Frank DiLella
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NY1's most handsome theatre producer/host tweets while on assignment, from events and out on the town.
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freestylelove Freestyle Love Supreme |
This feed is the most reliable place to keep up with the theatrical hip-hop improv troupe featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Jackson, James Monroe Iglehart & more.
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gratuitousv Esther |
An engaging and passionate fan whose love for Broadway shines through in every tweet.
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h2sbway Pierrepont Finch |
The official twitter feed of "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying," it offers far more than links to positive reviews. Games, contests, and clever references to the show make it fun every day.
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hesherman Howard Sherman |
The former Executive Director of the American Theatre Wing remains as passionate as ever, with well-crafted tweets & entertaining, compelling blogs.
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janmaxwellnyc Jan Maxwell |
Despite claiming this account, Jan Maxwell has never tweeted. I'm hoping that including her in this list will either inspire or guilt her into starting!
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jenashtep Jennifer Tepper
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With more brilliant & obscure theatre references than any other tweeter I follow, this chick knows her stuff and never ceases to entertain.
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jenbender76 Jen Bender |
A director on Broadway, off-Broadway, on TV and at Cirque du Soleil, her tweets are sweet and full of chat with her Broadway-actor friends!
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jfobway Jay Fo |
A Florida-based fan who collects rare Broadway recordings and shares fun facts and conversation with his followers.
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JimGlaub Jim Glaub |
Providing insight about Broadway from another perspective, he tweets about his life working in theatrical advertising, marketing & web development -- and about his true love for theatre.
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joespubnyc Joe's Pub |
THE venue for Broadway stars' solo concerts and musical side projects, find out about listings & tickets sales first via their tweets!
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Jordan_Roth Jordan Roth |
As President of Jujamcyn Theatres, he gets more access than most of us dream of having! Luckily he shares the wealth via his generous tweets.
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joshlamon Josh Lamon |
If any Broadway actor appreciates his twitter followers more, I don't know him. Everything Josh tweets is sweet & full of gratitude. I love this guy!
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JulieHalston Julie Halston |
Possibly the funniest woman I've ever seen perform, her tweets follow suit and keep me giggling all day long.
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Julie_James Julie James |
The mastermind behind (and on) the mic at Sirius XM's "On Broadway," she tweets her experiences with the hot stars & huge legends she features on the air.
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kateshindle Kate Shindle |
Currently my favorite Broadway-star twitter feed! She tweets back & forth with fans and engages in banter that feels like she's chatting with old friends!
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kchenoweth Kristin Chenoweth |
Always loving, funny and candid, Kristin's twitter feed is a constant source of delight straight from the superstar's adorable self!
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kevinddaly Caoimhín O'Dalaigh |
The self-proclaimed "Theatre Aficionado" really knows his stuff! He sees everything on Broadway and tweets intelligent, enthusiastic commentary & conversation.
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lane1008 Lane Beauchamp |
Days working for BCEFA and nights checking out as much theatre as he can, he tweets from events all over town with a spirit that can only come from a deep love for Broadway.
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laurabellbundy Laura Bell Bundy |
The original Elle Woods tweets from middle America as she pursues her Country Music dreams… and keeps her NYC sense of humor.
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laurabenanti Laura Benanti |
After breaking from twitter for over a year, the Tony winner is back and better than ever!
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Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Unsurprisingly, his tweets are lyrical, insightful, touching, fun and brilliant all at the same time!
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lopezbobby Bobby Lopez |
Want a window into the mind that created The Book of Mormon and Avenue Q? This is it!
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LyssieJones Lysistrata Jones
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Tweets from this not-yet-opened new Broadway musical have me fascinated and totally excited to see it as soon as previews begin!
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martiGCummings Marti Gould Cummings |
Host of Broadway Speaks Out, proudly untucked drag queen, and fabulous cabaret performer, Marti does it all (in heels) and somehow finds the time to tweet the deets!
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michaelriedelNY Michael Riedel |
Perhaps the most outspoken theatre critic in NYC, Riedel has finally joined twitter.
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msleasalonga Lea Salonga |
Her passions for theatre, music, activism and her Filipina roots shine through beautifully in her this theatrical legend's twitter feed.
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mtishows Music Theatre Intl |
Ever wonder about licensing a Broadway musical to play in another city/venue? This is the company that does it, and keeps us up to date via daily tweets.
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nadiaquinn Nadia Quinn |
Even after starring in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, she doesn't hold back from admitting just how much a Broadway fan she truly is!
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nataliekhill Natalie Hill |
One of the sweetest tweeters on Broadway, she is witty and vocally (tweet-fully?) grateful for her life in the theatre.
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NewYorkTheater Jonathan Mandell |
Talk about a tweeter who knows his Broadway stuff! From news to conversation-starters to commentary, he's got it all.
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nikkimjames Nikki M James |
The Tony winner tweets with clear excitement at becoming Broadway's newest sweetheart!
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nytimestheater NYTimes Theater |
The quickest way to get theatre scoops from New York's premiere newspaper (gray lady, baby!).
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oandmco O&M Co |
A Broadway PR co. that tweets cleverly, making me really want to see the shows they represent!
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pantages Broadway/L.A. |
One of the West Coast's premiere spots for Broadway-scale productions, their tweets convey a true excitement for welcoming the best of musical theatre!
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playbillstore PlaybillStore.com |
Find out about new merchandise from all over Broadway (& beyond) as soon as it's available.
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raymondjlee Raymond J Lee |
A sweet tweeter who doesn't hold back on his excitement to be on the big stage.
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SethRudetsky Seth Rudetsky |
His tweets are nearly a funny as his Sirius XM Broadway Radio show!
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shentonstage Mark Shenton |
Want a view from across the pond? He's one of the UK's most prominent theatre reviewers, who also covers Broadway via travels to NYC.
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SisterActBway Sister Act on Broadway |
Fun fan interaction via twitter "confessions" as well as "Sisters of the Week" honoring fan of the show!
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splurge24 Splurge24 |
A passionate fan who pulls no punches. His tweets are endearing & funny, and his love for Broadway is obvious!
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Steinway7 Bryan Fenkart |
He went from being my favorite Broadway understudy to the star of Memphis on tour. I expect tweets from the road!
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steveonbroadway SteveOnBroadway |
One of the first vocal Broadway fans on twitter, Steve attends performances all over the world and holds nothing back when it comes to tweeting his love for theatre.
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stickflyplay Stick Fly |
Their feed has me excited about the all-star cast coming to the Cort in Alicia Keys' Broadway producing debut.
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storypirates Story Pirates |
A nonprofit org that uses theatre & media to encourage literacy, they tweet lines from stories written by kids which then become original musicals!
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submissionsonly Submissions Only |
My favorite online video series, it's a love letter and a send-up of the life of a struggling Broadway actor. I live for the upcoming new episodes!
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tadwilson Tad Wilson |
A Broadway fan who made it to the big stage! Recently seen in Priscilla and Rock of Ages, he will soon appear in Bonnie & Clyde
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tellyleung Telly Leung |
Recognizable recently as a Warbler on Glee, he's a Bway star first! Humble and kind, plus seems truly honored to be on Broadway.
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thebwayleague The Broadway League |
If there's news about Broadway as a whole, they'll tell you first.
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thecraptacular the craptacular |
Hilarious, tongue-in-cheek commentary on all things Broadway!!
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thenickadams Nick Adams |
Broadway's hottest bod in sequins and also a sparkly tweeter full of thanks for his supporters.
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TheTerriWhite Terri White |
The showstopper of @FolliesBroadway is a relative newcomer to twitter but a worthy feed about the life of a performer!
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thetonyawards The Tony Awards |
THE twitter feed for my favorite night of the year -- plus Tony-related info year-round.
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thewillswenson Will Swenson |
Broadway's newest tweeter is still getting used to the idea… we must encourage him by following his every tweet!
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thewing American Theatre Wing |
The official word of The American Theatre Wing, home of the Tonys, Springboard NYC, the Theatre Intern Group, and much more.
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thtrbob Bob |
A musical theatre addict based in Chicago, with lots of NYC visits peppered in. Great perspective on theatre in both cities!
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timessquarenyc Times Square |
Info on everything going on in and around Times Square, including live performances by Broadway casts!
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tkts TKTS |
Heads' up on what's offered at TDF's half-price ticket booths, and also a witty presence from the center of NYC.
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traciethoms Tracie Thoms |
It's clear when she tweets that she's having a total blast. Engages fans in fun games and all-night dish sessions.
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tulitapepsi Susan Blackwell
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The brilliant actress and writer is one of my favorite people in the Broadway community (on twitter and off!).
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TweetHereThis Now. Here. This.
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The new project from the @titleofshow team! Confirmed for a 2012 premiere at @vineyardtheatre
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UpstagedNYC Upstaged |
The twitter feed of Time Out New York's theatre section, featuring eclectic Bway coverage (the Spiderman cast's fitness tips, for example).
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vineyardtheatre Vineyard Theatre |
The birthplace of many of Broadway's most original and stimulating new shows.
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wicked_musical Wicked the Musical |
The Witches of Oz from all over the world are represented here!
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YankTheMusical Yank the Musical |
One of my favorite Off-Broadway shows from 2010, it's back in workshops and hopefully coming to Broadway soon!
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