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Face the Music 2007

Opened: March 29, 2007
Closing: April 01, 2007

Face the Music - 2007 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues), New York, NY 10019
A New York City police sergeant tries to intentionally lose some money by backing a Broadway show, The Rhinestone Girl, that is sure to fail. When it becomes a hit, an investigation into police corruption is launched. The police sergeant’s wife saves the day by donating the profits from the show to the city’s depleated treasury.

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Face the Music History

Other Productions of Face the Music

1932   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1933   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
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2002   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
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