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Historic Photo Gallery: 1969 to 1982

1978

Box office records were broken again in the summer of 1978 when the musical Eubie! had its pre-Broadway tryout starring Gregory Hines (left) and Lynnie Godfrey. Hines, known now for an extensive theatre, dance, television, and film career, was nominated for a Tony Award and won a Theatre World Award for his performance.

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