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From 1969: Judy Garland, 47, Found Dead by Special To The New York Times

She dazzled audiences in "The Wizard of Oz" and "A Star Is Born," but her successes were later overshadowed by addiction and other struggles.

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From 1975: Josephine Baker Is Dead in Paris at 68 by Special To The New York Times

She performed with a string of bananas tied around her waist, an electrifying act that led her to become first a local sensation in Paris, and then an international star.

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Oct 29, 2026: A Few Good Men - Vivian Beaumont Theater
Nov 08, 2026: Wanted - James Earl Jones Theatre
Nov 16, 2026: The Fantasticks - Hayes Theater
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Jan 05, 2027: Awake and Sing! - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Jan 19, 2027: Dolly: A True Original Musical - St. James Theatre
Jan 27, 2027: Mix And Master - Todd Haimes Theatre
Feb 01, 2027: Three Days Of Rain
Mar 25, 2027: Evita - Winter Garden Theatre
Apr 01, 2027: Warriors - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Apr 05, 2027: Gloria - Hayes Theater
Apr 12, 2027: Purple Rain - Majestic Theatre
Apr 13, 2027: The Sound of Music - Vivian Beaumont Theater
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