To The Stage: After A Year Away, Broadway Is Back

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After a year away, Broadway's lights are back on. Some of the biggest productions have returned for vaccinated and masked audiences. From "Wicked" to "Chicago" to "Hamilton," theaters in New York are open at 100 percent capacity.

NPR's Morning Edition has been following three industry veterans as they get ready to return.

Krystal Joy Brown plays Eliza in "Hamilton."

Riza Takahashi was in the original cast of "Mean Girls."

And Christel Murdock is an assistant wardrobe supervisor for "Aladdin.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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This episode was produced by Brianna Scott, Nell Clark, Barry Gordemer and Lilly Quiroz. It was edited by Lee Hale and Fatma Tanis. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.