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Broadway shows rarely play in cinemas. 'Merrily We Roll Along' could change that by Kristen Lopez

Prohibitive costs and an uncertain market have made filmed versions of Broadway shows a rarity in movie theaters. But new dynamics on Broadway and in Hollywood might change that.

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