'Celebrity Autobiography' Broadway Show to Close Early After Poor Reviews and Low Attendance
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Greg Evans
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Summary
Celebrity Autobiography, a Broadway show featuring celebrities reading memoirs of other celebrities for comedic effect, is closing early on June 21 at the Shubert Theatre — about two months ahead of schedule. The production struggled to attract audiences following poor reviews and, in many cases, no reviews at all from major publications. The show began performances on May 16 and opened on May 18.
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The show has been struggling to find an audience after opening to poor reviews, or, at many publications, no reviews at all.
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