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When revivals hit the Broadway stage, the look and feel of the show usually undergoes revamping. As time progresses, style, technology and casting make or break a production's ability to break through the decades.
West Side Story
The boys may have the same dance moves, but their appearance has a more modern look.
Original (1957)
Revival (2009)
Hair
The recent production was a great success, performed by combining modern pop vocals with powerful lighting effects.
Original (1968)
Revival (2009)
Gypsy
Patti LuPone's star billing proved to make the show a success.
Original (1959)
Revival (2008)
South Pacific
The revival takes us back to the same time and place but adds modern concepts and brings forward the social relevance.
Original (1949)
Revival (2008)
Sweeney Todd
The most recent revival added gave the actors the instruments and opted for a simpler staging.
Original (1979)
Revival (2005)
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