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shows with 20 or fewer regular performances. The list only includes shows that had open-ended runs or limited runs that ended earlier than planned. The shows must have officially opened on Broadway, and thus productions that closed during previews are not included.

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Unless otherwise noted, the run count listed is for the original Broadway production of the show. M denotes a

musical Musical is the adjective of music. Musical may also refer to: * Musical theatre, a performance art that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance * Musical film and television, a genre of film and television that incorporates into the narr ...

, P denotes a

straight play A play is a work of drama, usually consisting mostly of dialogue between characters and intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. The writer of a play is called a playwright. Plays are performed at a variety of levels, fr ...

, R denotes

revue A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical entertainment that combines music, dance, and sketches. The revue has its roots in 19th century popular entertainment and melodrama but grew into a substantial cultural presence of its own duri ...

, D denotes a predominantly dance musical, and S denotes a special case.

Shows that closed during previews

The following shows started previews but did not officially open on Broadway: *''Infidel Caesar'' (1962 play) — closed after 1 preview performance *''

The Freaking Out of Stephanie Blake ''The Freaking Out of Stephanie Blake'' is a 1967 stage comedy which starred Jean Arthur and was produced by Cheryl Crawford. The play was written by Richard Chandler, who was Crawford's assistant.Zolotow, Sam. "Jean Arthur Due On Stage In Fall: A ...

'' (1967 play) — closed after 3 preview performances *''Senator Joe'' (1989 musical) — closed after 3 preview performances *'' Breakfast at Tiffany's'' (1966 musical) — closed after 4 preview performances *''Truckload'' (1975 musical) — closed after 6 preview performances *''

Bobbi Boland ''Bobbi Boland'' is a play by Nancy Hasty which premiered Off-Broadway at the Arclight Theatre, running from March 1 to July 10, 2001. In 2003, an attempt was made to mount a Broadway production starring Farrah Fawcett. However, the show closed du ...

'' (2003 play) — closed after 7 preview performances *''

Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Don't You Ever Forget It) ''Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Don't You Ever Forget It)'' is a musical with a book by Paul Jabara and Tom Eyen, music by Jabara, and lyrics by Jabara, David Debin, and Paul Issa. The convoluted plot revolves around the misadventures of the tit ...

'' (1973 musical) — closed after 7 preview performances *''Venus Is'' (1966 play) — closed after 7 preview performances *''

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'' (1993 play) — closed after 8 preview performances * ''

One Night Stand A one-night stand or one-night sex is a single sexual encounter in which there is an expectation that there shall be no further relations between the sexual participants. It draws its name from the common practice of a one-night stand, a single ...

'' (1980 musical) — closed after 8 preview performances *''

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' is a play by Edward Albee first staged in October 1962. It examines the complexities of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive ...

'' (2020 revival) — closed after 9 preview performances *''A Way of Life'' (1969 play) — closed after 9 preview performances *''The Office'' (1966 play) — closed after 10 preview performances *'' Leda Had a Little Swan'' (1968 play) — closed after 14 preview performances *''

The Little Prince and the Aviator ''The Little Prince and the Aviator'' is a musical with a book by Hugh Wheeler, lyrics by Don Black, and music by John Barry. Based on the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the musical deviates from the original in that aviator Toni, wh ...

'' (1981 musical) — closed after 16 preview performances *''Me Jack, You Jill'' (1976 play) — closed after 16 preview performances *''

Let My People Come ''Let My People Come'' is a musical with book and music by Earl Wilson, Jr. and lyrics by Wilson and Phil Oesterman. Subtitled "A Sexual Musical", the sexually-explicit show originally ran from 1974 to 1976 at The Village Gate theater in Greenwich ...

'' (1976 revue) — closed after 128 preview performances

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