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Annaleigh Ashford, left, and Josh Groban star in Broadway's current revival of Sweeney Todd. Ashford says it's rare for musicals to have this large of an orchestra. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman/Sweeney Todd hide caption

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After years of ever-shrinking orchestras, some Broadway musicals are going big

June 3, 2023 • Producers have been saying for years that large Broadway orchestras are not financially feasible. In fact, the issue led to a strike 20 years ago. So why are some shows bringing them back?

After years of ever-shrinking orchestras, some Broadway musicals are going big

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Two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage turns a triple play in New York City

Lynn Nottage photographed at A Broadway Celebration at the Times Square EDITION, in December 2021. Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for CAA hide caption

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Two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage turns a triple play in New York City

January 14, 2022 • Nottage, the only woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice, has a new play on Broadway, an opera at Lincoln Center Theater and a Michael Jackson musical opening soon.

Two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage turns a triple play in New York City

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Shoba Narayan's fight for South Asian representation began long before Jasmine

Shoba Narayan, the first South Asian actress to play Aladdin's Princess Jasmine, took on the role in 2021. Matthew Murphy/Disney hide caption

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Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022

Shoba Narayan's fight for South Asian representation began long before Jasmine

January 9, 2022 • Cast as Aladdin's first South Asian Princess Jasmine in 2021, Shoba Narayan has been committed to bringing her cultural background to the character and the show.

Actress, Dancer, Choreographer Ann Reinking Dies At 71

Ann Reinking, pictured holding her Tony Award for best choreography for the musical Chicago in 1997, died on Saturday, her family said in a statement. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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Actress, Dancer, Choreographer Ann Reinking Dies At 71

December 15, 2020 • A mainstay in Broadway musicals, her standout turn as Roxie Hart in Chicago in 1977 earned her widespread praise. She reprised the role in 1996 and won a Tony.