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The Guardian view on the right to fail in the arts: a principle that must be upheld | Editorial by Editorial

Not every great work of art is an instant hit " just look at Stephen Sondheim's Tony-winning Merrily We Roll Along The triumph of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along in last weekend's Tony awards is the latest milestone on a long and winding road of theatre history. The original Broadway production in 1981 had more than 40 previews, as its very young company struggled to get it right, but closed after just 16 pe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32PM on June 23, 2024

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