‘Barn’ series raising opportunities
The Labyrinth Theater Co.'s "barn series" may retain its modest name from the days when these play readings actually were held in one, but the artists involved nowadays are increasingly accomplished.
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Biz booms; ‘Town’ 516g
Broadway feasted on tourists during the Thanksgiving weekend frame, as the B.O. for Week 27 (Nov. 24-30) leaped by a full 25% to $18,921,763. Attendance of 260,627 climbed by a more modest 11.7%.
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