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Music group expects new genres to boost revenue as they adopt streaming services
The 1963 musical is repurposed with new songs and a script by Julian Fellowes
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The producer of such global hits as ‘Cats’ and ‘Miss Saigon’ is a master of reinvention. After five decades, he has transformed the risky musical theatre business into a billion-pound cash machine
Dylan Emery and Adam Meggido’s ensemble create musicals on the hoof using suggestions from the audience
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