Today on Broadway: Monday, January 31, 2022

"Music Man" Not Inviting Critics Pre-Opening, Review for "Swept Away," Does! Patti! Give a Damn!?

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1) “The Music Man” Will Not Invite Critics Before Opening Night

2) Reviews are in for “Swept Away” at Berkeley Rep

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-SWEPT-AWAY-at-Berkeley-Rep-20220130

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3) In Other News

Edie Brickell Writing New Musical Starring Carmen Cusack

https://www.playbill.com/article/bright-star-co-creator-edie-brickell-working-on-musical-about-hawaii-missile-false-alarm

Documentary on Maurice Hines Coming to Starz

https://playbill.com/article/documentary-about-tony-nominee-maurice-hines-is-coming-to-starz

2022 Obie Awards to Include Streaming Shows

4) Feel Good Recommendations

NPR: Theater stars spring to life on the pages of 'B is for Broadway'

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/29/1075871132/childrens-book-b-is-for-broadway?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Does! Patti! Give a Damn!?

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZQlcrUh_hB/?utm_medium=copy_link