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“There is a trend in the whole [U.S.] culture toward making things shorter. People have been watching too much television, and they have a television mentality. I think people really are wary of sitting in a theatre too long. They're not used to it.”

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Rocco Landesman
Rocco Landesman

Rocco Landesman is a renowned Broadway producer. Born on July 20, 1947, he has been active in the Broadway theater scene since the 1970s. Landesman is known for his passion for the arts and his relentless pursuit of high-quality productions. more

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